Three years ago, Congress passed historic legislation designed to help Americans recover from the impacts of the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding, which was split up into 780 grants and sent to local governments across the country. The County of San Diego received a portion of those [...]
It's a cloudy, overcast day in Imperial Beach. But standing out against the gray sky are two brightly colored pop-up tents. These two tents mark the new school food pantry at Berry Elementary School. As parents drop off their kids, volunteers set up a variety of nutritious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables. Generously funded [...]
It's back-to-school season. For many families, this time of year is full of chaos. From back-to-school shopping to changes in child care and routine, getting the kids back to school is no easy feat. And the pressure on families experiencing food insecurity is even more severe. On top of everyday concerns, they have to worry [...]
Teachers make a significant impact on the lives of students in a myriad of ways. World Teacher’s Day is a day to celebrate how teachers transform education. This World Teacher’s Day, we’re spotlighting one teacher who saw a need and took action. Elizabeth Lonnecker, a ninth- and eleventh-grade English teacher at Hoover High School, noticed [...]
As San Diego County kids head back to school this month, it’s important to remember that school is about more than just learning inside the classroom. Students need resources outside of the classroom to be able to focus and learn when they’re on campus. Feeding San Diego’s School Pantry Program is the answer to this [...]
A mother figure is a beautiful thing. The technical definition of a mother figure is a woman who is regarded as a source of nurture and support. To know one is to know that it's so much more than that. Undoubtedly, it's a woman who embraces people where they are, spreads love and warmth with [...]
The stereotype of the "starving" college student is common. Many college graduates look back on the years of eating Cup of Noodles for multiple meals with fondness. However, food insecurity on college campuses is a scary reality. As inflation persists and students head back to school, it’s vital to address the need for food [...]
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