May 17, 2024
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
November 18, 2020
Be a CRC Season of Hope Ambassador Hope starts with you! Join Community Resource Center during our Season of Hope to give help and hope to those who are hungry, homeless and hurting in our community. Below are some ways you can help share CRC and provide healthy food, stable...
July 30, 2020
Holiday Baskets Drive-Thru Distribution will take place on Saturday, December 5 In response to COVID-19, Community Resource Center’s 38th Annual Holiday Baskets Program will take place as a drive-thru, contactless distribution on Saturday, December 5. Participating families will receive food, blankets and family gift bags through a contactless distribution model....
August 16, 2018
En Español Holiday Baskets Registration is Now Open! Community Resource Center’s Holiday Baskets is San Diego’s largest distribution program, providing a dignified and free “shopping experience” for eligible families and individuals in need. Participants will receive not only basic necessities such as food and the trimmings for a holiday meal,...
July 13, 2018
We are looking for some high-level volunteer involvement for the 2018 Holiday Baskets season! All positions will be volunteer, non-paid positions that will provide on-site training and lots of smiles. Applicants for these positions will need to go through an interview process and placement is not guaranteed. Please email Sara Rosenbaum,...
July 1, 2018
In English Holiday Baskets Registración Empieza en 3 de Septiembre ¡Community Resource Center lo invita a registrarse para nuestro 37° programa anual de Holiday Baskets! La distribución de las Canastas Navideñas (Holiday Baskets) de Community Resource Center’s (CRC) es la más grande en San Diego, proporciona una experiencia estilo de...
October 27, 2017
Holiday Baskets October 26, 2017 Written by: Guest contributor, Lisa Shaffer Lisa Shaffer and her husband, Steve Bartram, are long-time CRC supporters. Lisa served on the Encinitas City Council from 2012-2016. What does it take to provide 1500 families in need with a dignified holiday shopping experience, choosing blankets, food,...
January 10, 2017
“It will mean everything to have a Christmas for my family.” Before coming to Community Resource Center, Erin Martinez was feeling “stuck” in her situation and wanted a better future for her family. At the time, she was temporarily living with her daughter in her mother’s home and receiving welfare....
November 10, 2016
Give Local to Help North County Residents in Need. 34th Annual Holiday Baskets provides food, toys to more than 1,000 households.