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At the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, we believe food security is a universal need.
As the region’s largest hunger-relief organization, we serve as a critical lifeline for 400,000 people every month across San Diego County. Through a combination of direct programs and a network of more than 450 nonprofit partners, we provide food assistance to individuals and families facing food insecurity, while also advocating for systemic change and building a healthier, more resilient community.

Media Contact

For media and press inquiries, please contact:

Arika Daniels
Senior Director of Communications
adaniels@sandiegofoodbank.org
858-863-5216

Announcements

Shutdown Ends — Thank You, San Diego

November 12, 2025 November 13, 2025

Continued Federal Government Shutdown and CalFresh: Our Statement

October 22, 2025 November 13, 2025

San Diego Food Bank Stands Strong Amid Federal Government Shutdown

September 30, 2025 November 12, 2025

$25,000 Cox Charities Grant Expands Food Assistance for Military and Veteran Families

September 9, 2025 September 9, 2025

San Diego Seals and Hollandia Dairy Donate 800 Gallons of Milk

August 26, 2025 August 28, 2025

Senator Schiff Tours Food Bank Amid Federal Food Assistance Cuts

August 15, 2025 August 27, 2025

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Press Releases

Thousands of San Diegans Receive Emergency Food Assistance at Snapdragon Stadium Amid Federal Shutdown

November 2, 2025

Food 4 Kids Backpack Program Returns for 2025-2026 School Year, Urgently Seeks Donations to Feed Local Kids

September 1, 2025

Hyundai Translead Donates Refrigerated Trailer to San Diego Food Bank to Support Countywide Food Distribution

August 27, 2025

San Diego Food Bank Welcomes New Board Members, Executive Committee Leaders to Advance Hunger-Relief Mission

August 25, 2025

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Stories

Grandma Ann Nourishes Family, Neighbors, and Holiday Traditions Through the Food Bank

Where Compassion Meets Efficiency: How the Food Center Connects Community Through Partnership

At 96, Loretta Finds Sustenance and Connection Through the Food Bank

Food Drive

The Life of a Red Barrel: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Food Drives

A Lifeline of Hope: How Food Assistance Gave Melissa a Second Chance

Summer Without School Meals: One Family’s Balancing Act

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Fuel your impact with the latest news and updates from the San Diego Food Bank.

News Bites

Sen. Schiff tours San Diego Food Bank, predicts ‘more hunger’ due to Trump cuts

Times of San Diego | August 13, 2025

SD Food Bank prepared despite reduced federal aid, greater local demand

Times of San Diego | August 10, 2025

CBS 8 wins San Diego Food Bank’s 2025 ‘Guac-Off’ Challenge

CBS 8 | July 31, 2025

Cuts to SNAP nutrition aid are coming. What San Diegans need to know

inewsource | July 16, 2025

San Diego food assistance organizations see demand increase amid federal cuts to nutrition programs

KPBS | July 16, 2025

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is expanding its emergency response to support local families, federal workers, and military households facing financial strain.

CEO Casey Castillo joins CNN to share how the Food Bank is mobilizing across San Diego County — supporting partner pop-up distributions, supplying nutritious staples, and preparing for increased demand as the holidays approach.

With more than 100,000 active-duty military members and 50,000 federal workers in the region, San Diego is especially vulnerable to the ongoing shutdown. The Food Bank’s mission remains clear: Ensure every neighbor has access to food and essential items, no matter how long the shutdown lasts.

If you or someone you know is impacted, visit  https://sandiegofoodbank.org/gethelp or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
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Original Air Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | Source: CNN (Downloaded via TVEyes)
Government Shutdown Strains San Diego’s Military and Federal Workers
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As the federal government shutdown continues, Operation Promise is leading efforts to support San Diegans affected by missed paychecks. Operation Promise hosted a special emergency distribution, in partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, to provide groceries, diapers, toiletries, household essentials, fresh produce, proteins, and gas cards to government employees and military families experiencing financial strain.

Held at Operation Promise’s National City headquarters, the event demonstrated the power of community compassion — ensuring families receive vital resources with dignity and care during this time of uncertainty.

To learn more about Operation Promise, visit https://www.opcssd.org.

If you or someone you know is impacted, visit  https://sandiegofoodbank.org/gethelp or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
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Original Air Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2025 | Source: Fox 5 (Downloaded via TVEyes)
Operation Promise Leads Emergency Distribution Amid Shutdown
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With the federal government shutdown now in effect, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is preparing for an immediate surge in need. CEO Casey Castillo joins KUSI to discuss how the shutdown — and recent cuts to federal food programs — could impact local families, including thousands of military households and federal workers living paycheck to paycheck.

Find out how the Food Bank is responding and how San Diegans can get help or get involved.

If you or someone you know is impacted, visit  https://sandiegofoodbank.org/gethelp or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
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Original Air Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Source: KUSI (Downloaded via TVEyes)
Government Shutdown: San Diego Food Bank on Emergency Response
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As Congress fails to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown, the ripple effects are already being felt in San Diego. From missed paychecks to increased pressure on food safety nets, many local families — including military households — may face the hardest hit.

Food insecurity in our region is already at its highest point in nearly a decade. Nearly 400,000 residents rely on CalFresh monthly, and any disruption in benefits would be devastating. The San Diego Food Bank also serves 39,000 active-duty military and veteran family members each month.

Hear from Brigitte Wesselink, VP of Operations & Programs, about how the shutdown could impact local families and find out how you can help.

If you or someone you know is impacted, visit  https://sandiegofoodbank.org/gethelp or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
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Original Air Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Source: KUSI (Downloaded via TVEyes)
Missed Paychecks, Rising Need: Shutdown Ripple Effect in San Diego
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September is Hunger Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the reality of hunger here in San Diego County and to inspire our community to be part of the solution.

The San Diego Food Bank serves nearly 400,000 people every month, distributing the equivalent of 43 million meals each year through a network of 450 nonprofit partners.

Hear Julie Moore, Director of Community Engagement, and Herbert Cawthorne of Galvez Community Services share the staggering reality: 1 in 4 San Diegans faces food insecurity. Hunger touches neighbors, classmates, veterans, and families across every ZIP code in the county. Herbert recalls the stories of local families — a mother laid off and struggling to feed her four children, and a woman at the pantry door asking for just one meal. These are the faces of hunger in our community.

• Get involved by volunteering, donating, or hosting a food drive.
• Every dollar helps. Just $8 provides a backpack of food for a child in need.
• Learn more at https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/hunger-awareness-month.

It truly takes a community to feed a community. Join us this September and beyond in the fight against hunger.
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Original Air Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 | Source: Fox 5 (Downloaded via TVEyes)
National Food Bank Day: 1 in 4 San Diegans Face Hunger
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September is Hunger Awareness Month and September 5 is National Food Bank Day. The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank serves 400,000 people every month with the help of more than 450 local nonprofit partners.

Hear Julie Moore, Director of Community Engagement, and Herbert Cawthorne of Galvez Community Services share how hunger impacts families across San Diego County — often in invisible ways — and how together, we can make a difference.

• Get involved by volunteering, donating, or spreading the word.
• Learn more at https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/hunger-awareness-month.

It truly takes a community to feed a community. Join us this September and beyond in the fight against hunger.
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Original Air Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 | Source: KUSI (Downloaded via TVEyes)
Food Bank and Partners Unite for Change During Hunger Awareness Month
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