“I never thought I would need help like this.” For Ciara and Norma, visiting a food distribution marked a difficult step toward rebuilding their lives. Both women were receiving food assistance for the first time…
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As CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, Casey Castillo oversees a $113.6 million organization with more than $100 million in net assets, directing 90% of expenses to program services. In 2025,…
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Thanks to the National Association of Letter Carriers, the region-wide effort helps stock the San Diego Food Bank’s shelves ahead of increased summer need. San Diego, CA (May 11, 2026) – The National Association of…
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Over 400 supporters gather as demand for food assistance remains high across San Diego County. San Diego, CA (May 5, 2026) – At a time when more families are struggling to keep food on the…
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“I never saw it coming.” For most of his life, Santee resident Scott Brown was the one helping others. A U.S. Navy veteran and former director for a steel and solar energy company, Scott built…
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Last month, we welcomed partners from across the region to our annual Food Donor Recognition Luncheon for a meaningful afternoon of connection and celebration. Hosted in our volunteer center — the heart of our daily…
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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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Every Thursday at Naranca Elementary School in El Cajon, something reliable happens: 33 students go home with a bag of food to help carry them through the weekend when school meals aren’t available. For kids…
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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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