The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joan Jacobs, a truly dedicated civic leader and visionary philanthropist who worked to make the world a better…
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San Diego Food Bank Recognized Dozens of Community Food Drive Hosts at Annual Recognition Ceremony
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank hosted our annual Food Drive Recognition Luncheon & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. During the ceremony, we celebrated those in our community who came together…
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San Diego Foundation Empowers BIPOC Farmers in the San Diego Community by Awarding the San Diego Food Bank a $200,000 Grant!
The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank has been locally run and operated by those living in the San Diego community since it was founded in 1977. We pride ourselves in being able to…
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Assemblymember Brian Maienschein Hosts Blood and Food Drive in Support of Local Nonprofits Ahead of the Holiday Season
Friday the 13th has a reputation for being considered a day of unfortunate luck, but not for the San Diego Food Bank and the San Diego Blood Bank. We teamed up earlier this month on…
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San Diego Seals Scored 800 Gallons of Milk for the San Diego Food Bank!
Hollandia Dairy and the San Diego Seals visited our Miramar location early on the morning of September 14 to make their annual “Gallons for Goals” donation. Hollandia Dairy made a commitment to donate 6 gallons…
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Food Bank Partner Agency – Community Christian Service Agency Shares Impacts of CalFresh Emergency Allotments Ending
The Community Christian Service Agency, a local nonprofit organization and partner of the San Diego Food Bank since 1998, has been experiencing the effects of the end of CalFresh Emergency allotments as more clients turn…
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Client Stories – North County Food Bank Client Choice Pantry
Meet Linda. Linda is a Vista resident who relies on assistance from the North County Food Bank’s Client Choice Pantry to help put food on the table. Linda shops the Client Choice Pantry at our…
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San Diego Food Bank Hosts Volunteer Recognition Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
Volunteers are at the heart of our mission at the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, donating nearly 84,000 combined hours to support our operations and hunger relief programs last year alone!In appreciation of…
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Nutrition Notes: Beef Up on Beans
Beans, peas and lentils are members of the legume family. They are relatively cheap, low fat, and contain protein, carbohydrates, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and fiber. Research shows that including beans in the…
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Food Bank Awarded Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein of the 77th Assembly District
This month the San Diego Food Bank had the honor of being recognized as Nonprofit of the Year for California’s 77th Assembly District. During the celebration of California Nonprofits Day at the State Assembly, Assemblymember…
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