We often think of Thanksgiving as the kickoff to the holiday season of giving, but why not start with Halloween? Get a jump on giving this year by trick-or-treating for canned goods! As you go…
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San Diego County Fair supports the Food Bank
The summer months are a critical time for hungry San Diegans. Donations to the Food Bank drop dramatically, but demand increases due to thousands of children living in poverty who stop receiving free school meals…
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Local students cook up a fundraiser to help the Food Bank
Students at Innovations Academy in Scripps Ranch showcased their fall projects for family and local community members back in December. One project that made a big impact was their cooking project. Middle school students volunteered…
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Foster Farms Donates Additional 70,000 Servings of Chicken to Help Feed Local Families
The San Diego Food Bank received a generous donation from national poultry company Foster Farms on Wednesday morning – 70,000 servings of frozen chicken to help feed local families.The arrival of this large food donation…
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Empty Bowls Bring Filled Plates to the Tables of Struggling San Diegans
Nine years ago, my mother sent me an article from her hometown newspaper in Davis, Calif. It was highlighting a charity event that several local schools were involved with. It was called “The Empty Bowl…
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Cutwater Spirits Donates 50,000 Meals and Hand Sanitizer to Food Bank
San Diego’s largest distillery, Cutwater Spirits, donated enough funds to provide 50,000 meals to those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.Cutwater Spirits is a longtime supporter of the Food Bank. The company has hosted fundraising events,…
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