Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joan Jacobs, a truly dedicated civic leader and visionary philanthropist who worked to make the world a better place. Together with her husband, Irwin, Joan’s philanthropic support spanned health and medicine, arts and culture, and technology. She also dedicated herself to serving on many community and civic boards, always with the goal of enhancing our region. She leaves a lasting legacy of compassion and support for so many nonprofits in our region. At the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank, we were blessed to have Joan’s support for our mission to end hunger in San Diego County for more than two decades. Side-by-side, Joan and Irwin provided generous support and resources to help our organization grow and become the true regional food safety net for our County. Joan and Irwin’s belief in creating positive generational change has forever transformed us and together they have set the true north for our organization. Joan is and always will be known as a trailblazer for change, the matriarch of the generous Jacobs family and a friend to this organization. We count ourselves blessed to have been touched by her vision for our region.

Don't forget! The "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive is happening tomorrow Saturday, May 11! Place your bag of nonperishable food donations by your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick up your donation and deliver them to the Food Bank where the food will be provided to families in need. 🥫📫 You can also donate monetarily online! For every $1 donated, the Food Bank can provide 2 meals to local families facing food insecurity. https://lnkd.in/gWcuF3t5 Thank you for supporting the mission of the San Diego Food Bank! #StampOutHunger #FoodDrive #Community

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is happening this Saturday, May 11! Do you have your bag ready? Now's the time to start collecting nonperishable food items you wish to donate to local families in need. 🥫 This Saturday, place your bag of nonperishable food items by your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick up your donation and deliver them to the Food Bank where the food will be provided to families facing hunger. Our most needed food items include canned meats and fish, canned soups and stews, canned vegetables, canned fruits, peanut butter, cereal, oatmeal and rice. 📫 Unable to donate nonperishable food items, but still want to help? You can donate monetarily online to help nourish local families in our community! https://lnkd.in/gWcuF3t5 Thank you for your support! #StampOutHunger #NALCFoodDrive #CommunityFoodDrive

Our staff at the San Diego Food Bank are doing such an amazing job that we selected not one, but two staff members to be the Employee of the Month for the month of March! 👏 Congratulations to Alison for being selected as Employee of the Month for displaying the Food Bank's core values of synergy, leadership, moxie and integrity! In her role as the Food Bank's Nonprofit Services Manager, Alison coordinates food deliveries for our government food programs, assists our nonprofit partners picking up food from our Miramar warehouse, supports our nonprofit partners with best practices and education, attends annual monitor visit for our nonprofit partners’ feeding programs and opens up new distribution sites with her team. "I enjoy being able to use my gifts, talents, and abilities to make an impact in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Food is more than just physical nourishment - it’s a reflection of community, culture, and the experience of sharing a meal. It’s meaningful knowing that the San Diego Food Bank’s food resources make it to the tables of so many individuals throughout San Diego County," she explained. 💚 Big thank you to Alison for her continued dedication to the Food Bank's mission for the last five years! We're grateful for all of your hard work and are lucky to have you on our team! #EmployeeOfTheMonth #Kudos #SDFoodBank

Help "Stamp Out Hunger" on Saturday, May 11 by participating in the largest single-day food drive in the U.S.! 🥫   The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is a partnership with the National Association of Letter Carriers and participating is easy! Simply place a bag of nonperishable food items you wish to donate by your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up during their regular route. The donations will be delivered to the Food Bank’s warehouses to then benefit local families in need. 📫   Unable to donate nonperishable food items, but still want to help? You can donate monetarily online! https://lnkd.in/gWcuF3t5   Thank you for your support. Let's make 2024 a record-breaking year! #StampOutHunger #Donate #Volunteer #NALC

We're wrapping up National Volunteer Month by celebrating one of our most dedicated volunteers, Paul! Paul is a beloved San Diego Food Bank volunteer who has been dedicating his time to our mission for more than 12 years! Commonly known as the San Diego Food Bank's “Mayor,” Paul is a familiar face around the warehouse, clocking in more than 10,000 volunteer hours to the Food Bank's mission! 👏💚 He helps cut bags (as pictured) to be filled with fresh produce, packs senior food boxes and lends a helping hand at many Food Bank events. He's been a part of every Food Bank Gala, all 12 years of the previous San Diego Blues Festival and has even represented the Food Bank at tabling events throughout the years. “In a world divided, it’s nice to have a place to go where you can change lives and help heal communities. The Food Bank is a family that understands that our true purpose is to serve others. I’m proud to be a part of that effort,” Paul explained. This National Volunteer Month, and every month, we’re grateful for Paul and all of our volunteers who donate their time to help feed local families in need. 🍎 Feeling inspired to volunteer? Visit our website to sign up for a volunteer shift today! https://lnkd.in/e42BuVRY #NationalVolunteerMonth #Volunteer #ThankYou

Big shout-out to the amazing students and teachers at Calavera Hills Elementary School for donating care kits for students on our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program! 🙌 Through their hard work and generosity, they were able to raise enough funds to provide 100 care kits filled with essentials like socks, beanies and hygiene supplies. These kits will make a huge difference in the lives of students in need across San Diego County. We love to see kids caring for other kids! Thank you, Calavera Hills Elementary School, for your compassion and support! 💖 #CommunityStrong #SDFoodBank #Donation 🥫🍎

We're still riding the wave of excitement from Saturday's San Diego Food Bank Gala! A HUGE thank you to our Title Sponsors, Joan & Irwin Jacobs and all of our generous sponsors for making this year's Gala possible! Another big thank you to all of our guests, donors and sponsors for supporting the Food Bank's vital programs including our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program! Your generosity is ensuring our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program continues serving 3,500 elementary school students every weekend with hopes of expanding the program to even more students in the future. 💚🎒 #FoodBankGala #Gala #Food4Kids

Tomorrow is the big day - our 12th Annual San Diego Food Bank Gala! ✨ We're so excited to see all of our guests tomorrow, Saturday April 27 at 6 p.m. outside under the stars on the grounds of our Miramar warehouse. Get ready for a night of live musical entertainment, fabulous auction items and specialty hors d’oeuvres prepared by renowned local chefs and a delicious dinner. Proceeds will benefit the Food Bank’s vital hunger-relief programs, including our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. 🎒 If you aren't able to attend but still wish to support the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, you can make a donation here and it will be matched by our friends at Neurocrine Biosciences: https://lnkd.in/gJd7PxBC Special thank you to our Premier Sponsors, Joan & Irwin Jacobs, Seismic, Coregiving, R&R Construction, SRE, Brett Ward and Brant Aberg of Cushman & Wakefield, Baker Home Energy, PNC Bank, Jerri-Ann & Gary Jacobs, Anderson Coastal Group, Los Angeles Chargers, Anonymous, and Torrey Bluff Wealth Management Group. #FoodBankGala #Gala #FeedingHopeTogether

DOUBLE your impact on the San Diego Food Bank's Food 4 Kids Backpack Program! Thanks to the incredible generosity of Neurocrine Biosciences, all donations to our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $250,000! 🎒 Your donation will provide weekend backpacks filled with nutritious, child-friendly foods when free school breakfasts and lunches aren't available. This matching campaign ends on Saturday, April 27 at our 12th annual San Diego Food Bank Gala so donate today! Your support will make a difference in the lives of thousands of children in San Diego County, providing not only nourishment but hope for a brighter future. Visit our website to donate today! https://lnkd.in/gJd7PxBC #Food4Kids #SDFoodBank #Donate