Assemblymember Chris Ward, representative of the 78th district, visited one of our senior food distributions at Westminster Manor in downtown San Diego over the holiday season, where he delivered 40-pound food boxes to seniors on…
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Baker Electric Solar Helps San Diego Food Bank Go Green with Solar
In the summer of 2015, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank went solar with Baker Electric Solar in order to save money on energy and mitigate their impact on the environment. Joan and…
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“Food is always the last priority.”
On a cloudy December morning, Barbara stands in line for food assistance at the Food Bank’s food distribution in La Mesa. She arrived at 7 a.m. for a food distribution that starts at 9 a.m.Barbara…
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Billy F. Gibbons to Headline AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival
The San Diego Blues Festival is an annual food and fundraiser for the San Diego Food Bank.We are excited to announce that the headliner for this year’s blues fest will be singer-guitarist Billy F. Gibbons…
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CalFresh Emergency Allotments Ending
Since March 2020, CalFresh-eligible households have been receiving CalFresh Emergency Allotments on a monthly basis. The CalFresh Emergency Allotment was approved during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency through the federal nutrition program called SNAP (previously…
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2023 Food Drive Recognition Ceremony
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter hosted our annual Food Drive Recognition Ceremony to celebrate the hard work of our wonderful supporters and their extraordinary food…
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A Sustainable Approach to Hunger Relief
The concept of growing food for personal consumption is not a new one. Gardens have been around for centuries, but they’re making a comeback as a popular way to promote food security and nutrition education.The…
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A sweet (and healthy!) donation
Thanks to a generous donation from Golden State Fruit and Provide Commerce, the Food Bank was able to distribute more than 35,000 pounds of pears into the community this month. This donation is aligned with…
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“My family is so grateful for the help we get from the Food Bank.”
On a sunny fall morning, Savannah and her son Ronin wait in line for food assistance at the Food Bank’s food distribution in Tierrasanta. “I have three children. My oldest, Gabe, is thirteen years old….
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