If you or someone you know is trying to make sense of the new CalFresh work requirement, here’s what you need to know, and how volunteering can help. As of June 1, 2026, new federal…
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Every strawberry, orange, and ear of corn that reaches a San Diego neighbor’s table has a story behind it. Most people picture food donations as canned goods and boxed pasta, but fresh produce is actually…
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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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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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This holiday season marked the 45th year of our Holiday Food Drive, and once again, our community showed up in extraordinary ways. Throughout the season, donors, volunteers, businesses, schools, and neighborhood groups stepped forward to help…
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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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This summer, the San Diego Food Bank partnered with the City of San Diego and San Diego Public Library to help bridge the meal gap for students and families who rely on free meals during…
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For 20 years now, David Ruiz’s infectious smile and laugh have brightened the day of thousands of San Diego Food Bank employees, volunteers, nonprofit partners, visitors, and our neighbors who come to us for assistance….
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As the school year approaches, the San Diego Food Bank is relaunching one of its most impactful programs for elementary students: the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Entirely donor-funded, the program provides weekend food packages…
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