The #SanDiego team spent the night volunteering for , an organization fighting hunger relief.
They were able to pack 1,500 pounds of oranges and 100 pounds of avocados for various programs like the School Pantry Program that serves locals experiencing hunger.
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Feeding San Diego is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue.
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This #militaryappreciationmonth, we want to give extra thanks to the heroes serving our country. The brave men and women who serve should never have to worry about feeding themselves or their families, but unfortunately it's a reality for many. Learn more: bit.ly/42fTitK
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Situated in Mira Mesa, serves a population with the highest Asian and Pacific Islander representation.
“I feel really great serving this community because I have a connection with them in so many ways” - Arthur, Feeding San Diego Produce Pantry Lead.
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On May 9th, .health in partnership with is having a food distribution located in Oceanside, CA for Drive-Thru only. 🍎
Click the link for more information and help spread the word!
bit.ly/3HNPNCN
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According to , more than 330,000 people in San Diego County are considered food insecure. That means you likely know someone who is or has been food insecure without realizing it. We unpacked the myths about food insecurity on our blog:
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During #AAPIHeritageMonth and all year long, we celebrate & elevate the voices of AAPI people who are a part of the movement to end hunger. The Feeding America network works alongside AAPI communities to ensure everyone has access to the food & resources they need to thrive.
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Our food pantry expansion is nearly complete! Construction is finished. Next steps: purchase & install shelving & refrigeration, then bring in the food! TY, , , and for making this project possible! #endcollegehunger #studentsuccess
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“This partnership is a perfect example of why we cannot let food go to waste. We shouldn't be putting perfectly good edible surplus food in landfills.”
Thank you to for this insightful story about our partnership with . Watch:
Proud to be supporting Feeding San Diego and its Produce Pantry to #EndHunger. Our employees were hard distributing food, hosted at our very own @northislandamp in Chula Vista. To learn how you can volunteer or donate to visit feedingsandiego.org
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This #StopFoodWasteDay, we are highlighting the #StarbucksFoodShare program. To date, we have rescued over 3 million lbs of surplus food from local Starbucks stores. Thanks to a $24,000 grant from , we can continue to grow our food rescue operations in San Diego County.
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“We’ve been working with Feeding San Diego for about a year and a half now. We pick up food waste on the way back to our farm after doing deliveries in town. I’m honored to be involved with a hunger-relief organization.” - Phil Noble,
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First Glean-A-Thon EVER in the US, hosted by PG on #EarthDay2023
65 volunteers
9,300 lbs citrus recovered
27k servings of fruit provided to and
4.5 TONS of edible food diverted from landfill. #producegood
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Over 66 billion lbs. of food is wasted in the United States each year. We work with partners like to reduce food waste and provide rescued food to our neighbors.
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This #earthmonth, we're celebrating our partnership with local @starbucks stores as part of the Starbucks FoodShare program. Together, we've rescued more than 3 million lbs. of Starbucks food and redistributed it to our community. See it in action: youtu.be/BCIeT2QS6bE.
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At Feeding San Diego, we #FeedPeopleNotLandfills. By rescuing surplus food before it goes to waste and redirecting it to people facing hunger, we help both people and the planet. This #earthday, we invite you to do the same. Get involved: bit.ly/414c1rt
Did you know there are a wide range of benefits that come with volunteering as a family? We asked one committed volunteering family to share their top three benefits of spending their Friday nights volunteering together.
Read what they had to say:
Over 40 / / / employees spent the morning sorting and packing food at ! #TeamCox #LifeAtCox #MakeYourMark #VolunteerMonth
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We’re stoked to have five amazing organizations back for our 2023 #BroAm events!
Join us in raising funds and creating awareness for these worthy causes! broam.org #PlayYourPart
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Our latest blog post showcases the Starbucks FoodShare program, a partnership between and that allows Feeding San Diego to play a pivotal role in rescuing food from local Starbucks stores:
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Calling all volunteers! This #nationalvolunteerweek, we're inviting our amazing volunteers to join us for a fun social event at our Sorrento Valley headquarters.
Bonus points if you stay afterwards for a volunteer shift: bit.ly/3ZMakh5
Check out this great coverage in the (thanks to ) about the awesome group of who volunteered this past weekend to earn their Climate Controller patches: bit.ly/3nZ6SSX. Shout out to , who we partnered with to create the patch!
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This #earthmonth, we're celebrating our partnership with local stores as part of the Starbucks FoodShare program. Together, we've rescued more than 3 million lbs. of Starbucks food and redistributed it to our community. See it in action: youtu.be/BCIeT2QS6bE.
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Check out the spring edition of NewsFeed! Learn more about our food rescue efforts, hear stories from people we serve, and read about how we keep perfectly good surplus food out of the landfill. Find it online: bit.ly/3ZHhl2E
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Thanks to a $100,000 challenge match from Price Philanthropies, every dollar you give this month will help provide 2x as much fresh, nutritious produce to families and seniors in need right here in San Diego County.
DOUBLE your impact today: bit.ly/410ix28
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"Nutrition is a necessity, not a luxury, and we can end hunger if we make it a nationwide priority and work together. " - Claire Babineaux-Fontenot of #FeedingAmerica and of Worldwide
Read the full op-ed from here:
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Join us for an estate planning luncheon, hosted by & Lucky Duck Foundation! Estate Planning Consultant, Hal Abrams, J.D. LL.M., will be sharing strategies and suggestions on the best ways to leave your legacy for family and charity.
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It's #globalvolunteermonth! Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization & we couldn't do what we do without them. If you haven't already, check out all our volunteer opportunities and join us in ending hunger through food rescue this month: bit.ly/3ZxnvlT
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Feeding San Diego is working with @RaytheonTechnologies and to bring an end to military hunger in San Diego County. With much-needed funds provided by @RaytheonTechnologies, we’ll be able to support our Feeding Heroes program. Learn more: bit.ly/42uI6tI
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Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and give back! Spring cleaning donations don't need to stop at extra clothing! Reach out to your local food bank to see if they're accepting shelf-stable goods, household, or hygiene products🌸
bit.ly/3Fh9sJM
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Our team at STEP met with our community partners at to continue to build on our partnership. We appreciate you and thank you for all you do to support STEP and our military and veteran families.
#stepexperian #feedingsandiego #foodinsecurity
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March is National Nutrition Month!
We want to thank our amazing partners , , , and B.A.R.E Truth who have generously provided hot food to support the unhoused community.
#VituityCares #healthcareheroes #bethechange #healthequity
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With big changes to CalFresh coming, we want to make sure you get the most out of your benefits and know how to access additional food assistance. This article from breaks down what you need to know:
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we're spotlighting Pat Metcalf and the incredible work she's done to create a no-cost marketplace that prioritizes dignified distribution.
Read about the Daily Bread Marketplace and what sets it apart: bit.ly/3yU7ag2
Thank YOU for helping us feed San Diegans facing hunger! 🧡
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THANK YOU @FeedingSanDiego for being a Fresh Rescue Partner!
...and sorry about the bumpy video! Bags got in the way, but our hearts are in the right place. 
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A fantastic event for military families with food provided by Feeding San Diego! Register today.
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Our Mil this April for Month of the Military Child! This year, we're hosting TWO events, one in San Diego & another in Oceanside. FREE resources, food & fun for military families! vvsd.net/cohen-clinic-e
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Our Mil this April for Month of the Military Child! This year, we're hosting TWO events, one in San Diego & another in Oceanside. FREE resources, food & fun for military families! vvsd.net/cohen-clinic-e
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San Diego Restaurant Week () is back, and for its 20th year, the organization is teaming up with to support year-round hunger relief and food rescue programs. #SDRW
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Ray donates extra produce from his farm to to ensure people facing hunger have access to quality fruit; rescuing it from being discarded 🍊
Learn more about how we work with farmers by visiting:
feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/ho
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Only 3⃣more days until the start of !
#DYK is the charity partner for this spring's event. For every meal ordered, $2 will be donated by Chef Works, up to $10,000, to support people facing hunger in #SanDiego.
Visit: bit.ly/3z07Y31
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