Hunger and Food Insecurity

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.

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."

At 68, Camila never expected to start over. But she was living in an abusive situation and made the courageous decision to leave.

Sheila and her two-year-old daughter, Lisa, found refuge with CRC after fleeing a dangerous situation of domestic violence.

Hope begins with you. Please give HOPE to your neighbors in need this holiday season!  On Giving Tuesday, December 3, Community Resource Center has a goal of raising $40,000 to help provide the shelter, food, counseling and care our neighbors need the most. You can help by sharing our campaign...

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

CRC has been partnering with the San Marcos Unified school district Workability program since 2009 (15 years) to help young individuals with the tools they need to succeed in the workplace.

Paula’s journey to healing began when she joined a support group for survivors of domestic violence at CRC. Through the support and guidance she received, Paula started to address her past trauma and take steps toward recovery.

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