Listen to Mark’s Story
August 10, 2023
Ted is college graduate, husband and father. He had a family, home, a great job and at a certain point in his life, he lost it all.
Ted is college graduate, husband and father. He had a family, home, a great job and at a certain point in his life, he lost it all.
August 10, 2023
Ted is college graduate, husband and father. He had a family, home, a great job and at a certain point in his life, he lost it all.
July 18, 2023
On July 6, San Diego State University released an economic impact and recipient data report for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
May 18, 2023
Susy’s journey from crisis to stability Susy was a survivor of domestic violence who came to CRC’s emergency shelter with her two young daughters, Sammy and Sofia. Susy had experienced homelessness as a child and wanted to give her daughters a stable home. She secured a full-time job, but it...
December 30, 2021
Christen lost her employment and housing due to Covid layoffs before the mandatory eviction moratorium. She was unable to find employment and ran out of savings, and was forced to give up her apartment. After a short time with family, Christen became homeless. Coping with serious health concerns, she was...
August 6, 2021
Food donation drives help keep our food pantry stocked, we welcome donations throughout the entire year! To make this process more efficient for storing and shelving, we request that you select one item to focus on for your donation drive. Help Provide Healthy Food for our Neighbors in Need One...
June 23, 2021
Community Resource Center is honored to be recognized by Assembly member Tasha Boerner Horvath as the District 76 California Nonprofit of the Year! Each year, California Assembly members and State Senators select a nonprofit from their district to be recognized for their work to provide services to those in need,...
August 26, 2020
September is Hunger Action Month If you need food assistance, please visit our Food & Nutrition Center page to learn more. Hunger is on the rise in San Diego County due to COVID-19. Join Community Resource Center this September for Hunger Action Month to stand together with the Feeding America...
July 16, 2020
Watch Community Resource Center’s Virtual Tour of our Food & Nutrition Center. Learn more about hunger in San Diego and how we’ve adapted to meet the growing need with our CEO, John Van Cleef. Take a tour of our Food & Nutrition Center with our program manager, Yanira Frias. Yanira...
August 26, 2019
Making the Most with Compost! August 26, 2019 Did you know that CRC and our volunteers rescue around 500 pounds of food scraps a month to benefit the community? Throughout the week, CRC picks up perishable food such as produce, meats, dairy and more from local “fresh rescue” partners –...
August 5, 2019
Rickey and Halima had to choose between paying the rent and feeding their four school-aged children. Despite both parents working two jobs, Halima says, “We were spending so much on food, gas, electric and expenses that we were falling behind in our rent.” Rickey and Halima started coming to Community...
July 16, 2019
“Monday owns my heart. I go home so full. I feel so blessed. I see what a difference CRC makes in peoples’ lives.” Every Monday, CRC volunteer Duke Skaff runs Community Resource Center’s Food & Nutrition Center food distribution. As lead volunteer for the day, Duke oversees a group of...
June 27, 2019
Thank you for being a Summer Superhero! Your help will provide nutritious food to hungry children this summer! Below you will find instructions and materials you can use to promote your fundraiser. Start your own fundraiser: Visit our Fundraising Page or text “SUPERHERO” to 717-77 Click on “Become a Fundraiser” and enter...