Food and Nutrition Program

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.

The incredible team from Hope for San Diego made a big impact at our Food Pantry and Encinitas Store during their July day of service. Volunteers of all ages worked hard to deep clean and organize our facilities. They brought lots of hard work, fun and enthusiasm to the job!

Thank you to our CRC volunteers, serving our neighbors since 1979!

Thank you to everyone who donated to Stamp Out Hunger 2024, providing over 15,000 pounds of food for CRC and neighbors in need!

Samantha, a resilient single mother of three, is navigating the challenges of inflation and the higher costs of food. Through CRC's Food & Nutrition program, she not only finds the sustenance to nourish her children but also the support to hope for a brighter future during these difficult times. Here’s what Samantha shared with us in her own words about why CRC is important to her

Thank you to Healthy Day Partners for nourishing neighbors in need with fresh produce!

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