Food and Nutrition Program

Thank you to the Takeda Team for bringing joy to families in need with their Bikes for Charity Build!

Once facing homelessness, Donna, a senior with a brain condition and disability, found hope and a new start at Community Resource Center. Her journey began after experiencing traumatic abuse in another state, which led her to California, where she experienced a series of short-term stays, moving from motels to safe parking programs.

Thank you to the Veracyte Team for driving change during their recent Putt-Putt Mini Golf Tournament!

Consider using our December Giving Calendar to collect food throughout the month to donate to our Food and Nutrition Center!

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.

On July 6, San Diego State University released an economic impact and recipient data report for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...