Event featured a record-breaking paddle raise and title sponsor match to support Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
Vista, CA (Aug. 18, 2025) – The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank hosted its annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista, bringing together more than 120 golfers and community leaders for a day of philanthropy and friendly competition that raised more than $210,000 to support hunger-relief programs across San Diego County.
A highlight of the event was the paddle raise, which generated the largest total in tournament history with $27,100 pledged. Title sponsor Neurocrine Biosciences furthered the effort with a generous $20,000 match to benefit the Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, which provides weekend meals for local children facing food insecurity. The program currently serves 3,700 children each week across 19 school districts and 96 schools regionwide.
“This year’s tournament demonstrated the incredible heart of our community,” said Casey Castillo, CEO of the San Diego Food Bank. “Every golfer, sponsor and volunteer helped turn a day of golf into hundreds of thousands of meals for local families.”
The day featured 30 foursomes competing across 18 holes, along with lively contests and a post-tournament awards reception.
Tournament Results
- First Place Team: Dan Moore, Paul Yossem, Kim Goldstein and Brandon Richards
- Closest to the Pin: Andy Ratz (Men’s) and Stacy Moskowitz (Women’s)
- Straightest Drive: Marty Benjamin
- Putting Contest: Mike Brannon
The Food Bank extends special thanks to the Golf Classic Committee, co-chaired by Dan Moore and Ed Johnson, and event sponsors: Neurocrine Biosciences (Title Sponsor); JSL Partners (Presenting Sponsor); Ed Johnson (Golf Cart Sponsor); Insperity (Dinner Sponsor); Umpqua Bank (Lunch Sponsor), Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions (Eagle Sponsor); Hub (Straightest Drive Contest Sponsor), Securitas (Gift Bag Host), Kaiser Permanente (Driving Range Host); Toyota Carlsbad (Hole-in-One Host) and Charter Communications (Photo Both Sponsor).
High-resolution event photos available for download here.
Members of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic Committee, which helped raise more than $210,000 for hunger-relief programs countywide. Back row, from left: Ed Johnson (Co-Chair), Dan Moore (Co-Chair), Garrett Harsuyker, John Dudek, Paul Yossem and James Rossi. Front row, from left: Andy Guzenski, Sandy Crays, Kristin Howell, Bob Poulsen, Fred Patterson III, Michael Hadland, Mark Loftus and Todd Hutcheson.
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About the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is the food safety net for all of San Diego County, providing food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. Through a combination of programs and robust network of more than 450 local partners, the San Diego Food Bank distributed nearly 53 million pounds of food and supplies in FY 24/25 to individuals and families through our regional network of services. Join us online at sandiegofoodbank.org and @sdfoodbank on social media.