The Power of a Familiar Face
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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Love Does Brings Food and Hope, Door-to-Door, Through Food Bank
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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Grandma Ann Nourishes Family, Neighbors, and Holiday Traditions Through the Food Bank
Affectionately known as “Grandma Ann” in her small Campo community, Ann has built her life around caring for her family and neighbors. At 59, she is a proud mother of four and grandmother of eight,…
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Where Compassion Meets Efficiency: How the Food Center Connects Community Through Partnership
Tucked inside the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s warehouses in Miramar and Vista are Food Centers — bustling hubs of activity where logistics meet compassion. Here, our trusted network of agency partners, including…
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At 96, Loretta Finds Sustenance and Connection Through the Food Bank
At 96 years old, Loretta is living a life defined by resilience and compassion. Born during the Great Depression, she learned early on the necessity of making do with what she had. As an adult,…
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The Life of a Red Barrel: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Food Drives
Ever wonder what happens to items donated through a food drive? Or how our iconic red barrels play a crucial role in fighting hunger across San Diego County? Let us take you behind the scenes…
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A Lifeline of Hope: How Food Assistance Gave Melissa a Second Chance
A second chance — something many people dream of, while others actively pursue. A second chance offers an opportunity to rewrite one’s story, reminding us that a setback is not the end, but a stepping…
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Summer Without School Meals: One Family’s Balancing Act
It’s the last day of the school year. The final bell rings as children rush off — ready for summer. For thousands of families in San Diego County, the last school bell of the year…
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