Feeding San Diego’s Give Hope, Share Joy campaign, which began on November 23, ended after an incredible outpouring of support from the community, who got involved in a variety of ways to ensure the success of the campaign. Feeding San Diego almost doubled the number of meals raised through their annual holiday fundraising efforts in 2020, bringing in a total of over 10.1 million meals.
“As the pandemic continues and we move toward a full year of living through this public health crisis, it’s the support of our community that’s allowing us to continue to serve those facing hunger,” says Dan Shea, Feeding San Diego Chief Executive Officer. “We are still seeing a more than 50 percent increase in the need for food assistance, and this holiday campaign sets us up for success in 2021.”
Through efforts large and small during November and December, funds were raised to help assist those facing hunger. From percentage of sales events with partners like Barons Market, Jersey Mike’s, Ralphs & Food 4 Less, and Subaru to the Month of a Million Meals campaign that encouraged virtual giving, Give Hope, Share Joy brought San Diegans together to help combat hunger.
The campaign’s corporate sponsors–Barons Market, First Republic Bank, and ESET–contributed greatly to the success of the fundraising efforts along with over 12,500 individuals, 152 corporations, 39 foundations, and 35 organizations. As the pandemic continues, the San Diego County community has stepped up and come together to help those that need it most right now.
Feeding San Diego continues to operate ongoing food distributions along with emergency regional distributions across the county.
Visit feedingsandiego.org/get-help/ to learn more.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding San Diego is recruiting volunteers who are 18 years of age and have a current food handler card. To apply to volunteer with Feeding San Diego, please complete an online application. https://feedingsandiego.org/coronavirus-volunteer
A special video was created by Feeding San Diego to thank all of its supporters here: http://bit.ly/FSDthankyou2020
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