Feeding San Diego

Today, we welcomed Congressman Mike Levin to Feeding San Diego for an important conversation about the growing challenges in the fight against hunger. Due to recent federal cuts, we’re at risk of losing access to over 500,000 pounds of nutritious food that could be purchased through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA). LFPA has helped us purchase and distribute fresh, locally grown food to communities across San Diego County. Without continued support, programs like this are in jeopardy. 💬 “Fighting hunger has always been one of my top priorities in Congress. I’ll continue to stand up for food banks, defend food assistance programs from grueling cuts, and push for the restoration of federal funding.” — Rep. Levin Over 350,000 San Diegans - including more than 100,000 children - are facing food insecurity. These cuts couldn’t come at a worse time. We remain committed to our mission to end hunger through food rescue and rely on our community to help make it possible. 🧡

Join us at Pechanga Arena on April 18 to watch the San Diego Seals in action while making a difference! 🥍 For each $30 ticket, $10 goes directly to Feeding San Diego, helping provide meals for those in need. Plus, ticket holders will have the exclusive opportunity to step onto the field and meet the players after the game. Support a great cause and enjoy an exciting night of lacrosse—get your tickets before they’re gone! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4cihf9B

Federal cuts are impacting hunger relief—here’s how you can help! Recent USDA funding cuts will put more pressure on hunger relief efforts. While Feeding San Diego isn’t directly affected, more people may turn to us for help. Your support ensures we can keep rescuing food and feeding those in need. Donate today. Share this video. Help us spread awareness. Together, we can fight hunger through food rescue. Thank you for standing with us! 🧡 #FeedingSanDiego #EndHunger

Join us for a hands-on food rescue volunteer shift this Earth Month! Register here: https://bit.ly/3FMav7D In just two hours, you’ll help save edible surplus food by either gleaning produce or relabeling donated food items—ensuring good food feeds people, not landfills. Shifts are on: Wednesday, April 2 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 11 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 2-4 p.m. Last year, our volunteers helped divert over 31 million pounds of food from going to waste. Sign up today and make a real impact for people and the planet 🧡 ♻️

Last weekend for #FightHungerSparkChange! Thank you to everyone who has participated so far.

Did you know that women are more likely to experience food insecurity? Mothers, caregivers, and those leading single-parent households navigate layered responsibilities every single day, showing unwavering dedication to their families and communities and modeling what resilience looks like in action. This #WomensHistoryMonth, join us in celebrating the women of Feeding San Diego who dedicate their days to making sure edible surplus food gets to the people who need it right here in San Diego County 🧡

The March edition of News Bites is here with all the latest from Feeding San Diego. Dig in!

Thanks to The Cappetta Family Foundation, Pauma School is officially off the wait list for a school pantry and is able to provide 100 families with nutritious groceries for nights and weekends twice a month! This is a big step towards food security in a rural area of San Diego County that urgently needed resources. We are so grateful to Nancy Jo and John Cappetta for choosing to sponsor a school pantry this year. It's only with the support of our donors that we can expand the School Pantry Program! According to Pauma School Principal Sarah Songer, there is a high need in the Pauma area with many families struggling financially. The area is a food desert, with the closest big grocery stores in Escondido or Temecula, both of which are at least 20-minute drives away. In the immediate area, the community doesn’t have a lot of options for food. The school is surrounded by citrus groves but it's not necessarily accessible to the kids. School staff really wanted to prioritize being able to provide families with food, and now with this partnership with Feeding San Diego, they can. #programs #nonprofit #endhunger

We are incredibly grateful to Feeding San Diego's corporate partners who contributed to our mission in February. These partners donate crucial funds and often their time (in the form of volunteer hours) to make it possible for locals experiencing hunger to bring nutritious meals home year-round. Thank you to CAVA, Cordial, Guild Mortgage, Recludix Pharma, Cal-Mil, and Avidity Biosciences, Inc. for standing with us to support our mission. #nonprofit #hungerrelief #foodrescue #giveback #corporatepartners

Happy National Ag Day! We’re grateful for partnerships with local farms like Hukama Produce that help support hunger relief in San Diego. #ThankYouFarmers! #AgDay25 Share this post to support a strong #FarmBill for U.S. farmers and people facing hunger!