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By Matt Newell-Ching, Public Policy Manager A few weeks ago, I shared a bit about our legislative agenda to #EmergeStronger in 2021 and beyond. Huge thanks to all of you who already took action! Today, I want to follow up, …
A percentage of sales from the brand’s Everlasting Joy MacroBar supports the non-profit’s mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals SAN DIEGO (April 16, 2021) — Feeding San Diego has announced that GoMacro, a mother-daughter owned company dedicated to making plant-based nutrition bars, has again partnered with the organization on a benefit …
Plant-Based Protein Bar Company GoMacro Partners with Feeding San Diego to Help End Hunger More >
Large–scale distribution open to anyone in need of food assistance and can serve up to 1,400 households SAN DIEGO (April 15, 2021) — To address the increased need for food assistance in San Diego County, Feeding San Diego‘s Together Tour is adding San Marcos on Saturday, April 17. This series …
In response to the growing need for emergency food supplies in the wake of COVID-19, the Muslim Educational Trust (MET) distributed over $225,000 worth of food to Metro-area families of all faiths — Muslims, Christians, Jews and others. More than …
With many people out of work and struggling with the economic impacts of COVID-19, food distributions around Vermont are still serving visitors at record levels. Because of you, free, fresh food is available for neighbors who need it, all year …
VeggieVanGo Brings Fresh Fruits, Veggies, and Smiles to Thousands Each Month More >
Meatless Monday is a global campaign that aims to encourage people to eat less meat for both individual health and the health of the planet. Commercial meat production uses lot of natural resources such as water and land which can …
Victor Lew outside the Food Depository (Lew’s face mask was temporarily removed for this photo). For Victor Lew, this past year has been a learning experience. Through his volunteer work, Lew’s not only learned more about the need in his …
Pictured above: Ashley Woodcock and Mandi Stone of the Walmart Distribution Center in Pottsville, PA, volunteer at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Associates from the Walmart Distribution Center regularly volunteer their team to pack boxes at the Food Bank for …
Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot by police on Sunday in Minneapolis. Another Black man killed by police. And while media pundits and legal commentators debate whether this specific case was an accident, we know that systemic racism …
After losing his job because of the pandemic, Andy wanted to find a way to still give back to his community, so he began volunteering at the grocery distribution at the College of San Mateo (CSM). With its large, empty …
For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing stories about local people who are providing hope to their neighbors in the form of food with help from retail partners like Sam’s Club and Walmart. Keep reading to learn how YOU …
As reported by Reuters, the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to wind down the Farmers-to-Families Food Box Program (FFFBP) at the end of May. Oregon Food Bank CEO Susannah Morgan issued the following statement regarding the transition and overall need …
Statement on Evolution of USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box Program More >
I’m a caretaker, a nurturer. We used to go to Brookfield park for family gatherings and my grandma would cook and we had music and games. Everybody came, the whole neighborhood. She would just end up feeding everybody. When PJ …
WSFL South Florida — Continuing our partnership with Feeding South Florida, this week we got to take a look at the organizations Choice Pantry. This special pantry is set up similarly to a grocery store and allows those in need …
Operation Food Search recently announced a new gleaning partnership with Eckert’s Belleville Farm located at 951 S. Green Mount Rd. in Belleville, Ill. The family farm will donate peaches and apples from gleaning events to assist OFS’s Greater St. Louis …
If you told us a year ago we’d be where we are today, we wouldn’t have believed you. After a record year of food distribution, the entire staff at Arkansas Foodbank would agree that our accomplishments during the pandemic were …
Rita Pineda, a retired Chicago Public Schools teacher, has logged nearly 100 hours of volunteering at the Food Depository during the pandemic. Rita Pineda knows what it’s like to need a little help. When she was a single mother of …
Volunteer profile: A retired teacher still has lessons to give More >
Partnership with the California Restaurant Association allows those dining out to add a meal for those facing hunger SAN DIEGO (April 13, 2021) — With San Diego Restaurant Week officially underway, Feeding San Diego is encouraging San Diegans dining out this week to look for the Give …
Feeding San Diego Encourages San Diegans to Give a Meal During San Diego Restaurant Week More >
Hawaii Foodbank Board Chair David Herndon said, “Amy is a natural fit for the position. Her extensive leadership experience in nonprofit operations, financial management, fundraising, strategic planning and organizational development, as well as her thorough understanding of Hawaii and its …
San Diego Restaurant Week is back (April 11-18), and we’ve partnered with the California Restaurant Association to provide an option for those looking to give back while dining out. Our Give a Meal initiative is for those who would like to support local restaurants and provide meals to …
It’s hard to believe that many schools in San Diego County have been closed for a full year now, replaced with distance learning. A large part of Feeding San Diego’s food distribution network is schools, to provide nutritious, healthy food to low-income students and their families. One …
Feeding San Diego brings nourishing food and inspiration to Monarch School More >
Karim Bukhadurov from Great.com interviewed Living Goods as part of their ‘Great.com Talks With…’ podcast. This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact …
Este proyecto es realizado por embajadores del Banco de Comida de Oregon para la comunidad Latinx y es pensando en familias que han sido impactadas por el COVID-19. Solo tiene que llenar un pequeño cuestionario y si califica, recibirá una …
NECESIDADES DEL DÍA: También los Latinos Necesitamos lo Esencial en Casa More >
In 2020, Safeway’s food donations alone brought the equivalent of 3,921,838 meals to the Oregon Food Bank Network. Most recently, Safeway Albertsons customers have donated more than $660,000 to date through a register donation campaign as part of the KGW …
Sending food to the landfill should be considered a last resort. In addition to avoiding the detrimental environmental impact that food waste creates, reducing overall waste allows us to minimize disposal costs. Thanks to an ongoing partnership with Alpine-based Bloom Family Farms, we can …
Local farmer Jeff Bloom helps Feeding San Diego stop food waste in its tracks More >
Looking Bravely: The power of a simple pair of eyeglasses By Helen Keller Intl | April 8, 2021 We recently spoke with Kindal Adams, who manages our U.S. Vision Program in New Jersey. Working in some of the state’s most underserved …
Looking Bravely: The power of a simple pair of eyeglasses More >
High demand at first distribution last week prompted the organization to quickly return to the site to help San Diegans in need of food assistance SAN DIEGO (April 8, 2021) — Tomorrow, Feeding San Diego will hold its second large-scale food distribution in the South Bay as part of its Together Tour, …
Effort part of the organization’s Together Tour series of distributions that have served over 25,000 San Diegans to date SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2021) — This morning, Feeding San Diego is holding a large-scale food distribution at Pechanga Arena San Diego as part of its Together …
Feeding San Diego Holds Large-Scale Food Distribution at Pechanga Arena San Diego Today More >
[embedded content] Proceeds will help feed Families, Children and Seniors in Central and Southern Arkansas struggling to makes ends meet Little Rock, Ark. [April 1, 2021] – Arkansas Foodbank is hosting a Day of Giving on Thursday, April 8, 2021 …
Support Families, Children and Seniors during Arkansas Foodbank’s Day of Giving More >
We are honored to have recently been inducted into Feeding America’s 2020 Advocacy Hall of Fame. As stated by Feeding America, the Advocacy Hall of Fame is a year-long contest that challenges Feeding America network members to complete a set …
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