Last month, we welcomed partners from across the region to our annual Food Donor Recognition Luncheon for a meaningful afternoon of connection and celebration. Hosted in our volunteer center — the heart of our daily…
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For more than a decade, Chef Sara Polczynski and Chef Vaughn Vargus have dedicated countless hours — and nine months out of the year — to meticulously planning the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food…
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Every Thursday at Naranca Elementary School in El Cajon, something reliable happens: 33 students go home with a bag of food to help carry them through the weekend when school meals aren’t available. For kids…
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This February, something special happened across San Diego County. For the first time, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank invited the community to take part in Spread the Love, a monthlong peanut butter…
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After decades of working and building a life in San Diego, Evelyn never imagined she would need to visit a food distribution in her retirement years. Like many seniors living on a fixed income, life…
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The latest federal government shutdown is now in effect, and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is standing ready to assist impacted employees across our region if needed. This partial shutdown is impacting Coast Guard personnel, TSA officers,…
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What does 5,000 pounds of food look like? For the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s community partner Love Does, it looks like a refrigerated truck rolling through San Diego neighborhoods three days a…
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San Diego, CA (Jan. 29, 2026) – International Relief Teams has donated 28,776 pounds of shelf-stable nut and seed butters to the San Diego Food Bank, continuing its commitment to help bridge the growing gap…
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The start of a new year brings a renewed sense of purpose. It’s a time to reflect on what matters most and set intentions for the months ahead. While many New Year’s resolutions focus on personal goals,…
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