Food and Nutrition Program

A CRC client story: Maria received housing assistance, food and resources that helped her move from homelessness to stability.

Daniel visits our client-choice pantry to choose nourishing food for himself, his two foster children and his aging mother. For Daniel, who lives with a disability after surviving an assault, CRC has become a lifeline.

Gabriela arrived at CRC’s emergency shelter with her 7-year-old daughter, Maribel, finding safety and a new beginning for her family.

After tragically losing her eldest son, Sam became trapped in an abusive relationship. Sam left everything behind and spent a year unsheltered for the first time in her life.

Take Action. Make a Difference. Every day, individuals and families in our community are forced to make impossible choices – between food and rent, gas or electricity. But food should never be an impossible choice.  This September, join Community Resource Center in partnership with the Feeding America network for Hunger Action...

Sophia shares, "The food and nutrition center is very helpful to be able to put food on our table, especially with the food prices going up so high. We care for two children we’re fostering, a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old with medical complexities. And my sister-in-law lives with us with her two kids, ages 13 and 8. What may seem like a small donation makes a huge difference to us being low income. Even the diapers have helped a lot. I’m very thankful for it."

In San Diego County, 1 in 4 residents struggles with food insecurity, according to the San Diego Hunger Coalition. At CRC, our Food & Nutrition Center rescues thousands of pounds of surplus food each year, providing essential support to an average of 659 households each month (January – November 2024...

After experiencing homelessness for four years, mostly living out of his car, Greg reached out to CRC for support in finding stable housing.

The moment Amina and her children stepped into their new home was unforgettable. "Amina was crying tears of joy," shared CRC's Program Manager.

Thank you to everyone who wore orange on Hunger Action Day, September 10, 2024, to take action against hunger and raise awareness! For ways to get involved during Hunger Action Month, please check out our blog post.

September is Hunger Action Month! This September, join Community Resource Center in partnership with the Feeding America network for Hunger Action Month. It’s a time to raise awareness, take action, and fight hunger in our community. Together, we can strive for a hunger-free and healthy San Diego. Did you know...

No one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, especially seniors.