Hunger and Food Insecurity

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.

Nichole, a single mother with a 5-year-old daughter, reached out to Community Resource Center for help to escape her abuser and relocate safely.

You can help unwrap the gift of HOPE for your neighbors in need this holiday season!  In this Season of Hope, your role in unwrapping hope for our neighbors in need is more important than ever! Our center is currently facing an increased need for emergency food services and support...

You can help unwrap the gift of HOPE for your neighbors in need this holiday season!  On GivingTuesday, November 28, Community Resource Center has a goal of raising $45,000 in 24 hours to help provide the shelter, food, counseling and care our neighbors need the most. This is also a...

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.

My elementary school kids and I are currently homeless, but we live in a very nice place that doesn’t ask us to leave yet. I have food stamps but with food becoming more and more expensive, sometimes it is not enough for us for the entire month.

Tiffiny initially came to Community Resource Center (CRC) for emergency food. She was unaware of CRC’s other programs, but through her case manager, she has been able to benefit from CRC's wraparound housing assistance, counseling and domestic violence programs.

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.

One Safe Place, the North County Family Justice Center, opened in July in San Marcos to provide free support services to people in our community who have been victimized by violence, abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, or other crimes. As a multi-service center, children and adults are welcomed into a judgement-free...

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...