Food and Nutrition Program

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...

Leah is a volunteer in our Food Pantry and was recently trained to work at our Front Window position, serving clients. Yanira, our Food and Nutrition Manager says, “Leah has happily stepped in with short notice as a substitute volunteer numerous times when needed. We love knowing that we can count...

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...

Congratulations to Helena, our March Volunteer of the Month!  Helena filled out an application with CRC in January of 2020 and started volunteering with the Monday morning Food Pantry team in February 2020. Little did she know that everything would change shortly after due to COVID-19. Helena continued to serve...

In partnership with the City of Encinitas Senior Center, CRC provides support and meals to unsheltered vulnerable adults and seniors who are temporarily housed in motels during the pandemic. We are thankful to all our volunteers who pick up meals, create meal packages and make deliveries! “When the pandemic hit,...

Congratulations to Carol Brown, our November Volunteer of the Month! Carol is a CRC Ambassador and volunteers with our Produce Good program, our Meal Delivery Program, and is available whenever a need arises. In her own words she says, “I love to support CRC … please let me know if there...

Bastyr University Interns Provide Nutrition Resources for the Community June 24, 2019 Four student interns from Bastyr University California dedicated this school year to developing a Nutrition Education program that will benefit hundreds of families and individuals in need. The interns – Kevin Canale, Kristina Valbuena, Anne Guthrie and Kacy Lindaman –...

Our volunteers come to us with a variety of skills and experience. Anne Fijioka, a Registered Dietician, is volunteering her time so Community Resource Center can now provide Nutrition Consultations to participants free of charge. Anne provides participants with weekly consultations on nutrition issues such as weight management, diabetes, obesity,...

We’re Officially Gold Certified! Thank you to Leah’s Pantry who has recognized CRC as a Gold Certified Nutrition Pantry! Leah’s Pantry provided consulting to enhance CRC’s food programs. To better meet participants needs, we made some environmental changes to help our participants identify healthy items tailored to dietary and health conditions...

The Life of Food, the Food of Life April 20, 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. A Quiz: 1. How often does a CRC truck pick up food donations...