Our mission statement
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank provides nutritious food to people in need, advocates for the hungry, and educates the public about hunger-related issues.
Our 2025 goals
In 2025, our goal is to distribute over 50 million pounds of food and supplies, with 50% being fresh produce, to our neighbors in need in San Diego County.
The areas we serve
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank serves all of San Diego County.
Fundraising events
our mission by attending the following fundraising events in the coming year:
- 13th Annual San Diego Food Bank Gala: us May 3, 2025 for live musical entertainment, fabulous silent and live auctions, specialty hors d’oeuvres prepared by renowned local chefs and a delicious dinner.
- 9th Annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic: us on Aug. 18, 2025 for our annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic, including lunch, winning-team prizes, choice swag, a cocktail reception with live auction and a post-tournament dinner.
Calling all volunteers
We welcome all volunteers — whether large or small groups, schools, faith-based organizations, or corporate teams seeking team-building experiences that make a big impact on our mission. The donation of your time maximizes our mission, allowing us to serve more than 400,000 San Diegans each month. To get started, visit sandiegofoodbank.org/volunteer.
Donation opportunities
There are many ways to us in the fight against hunger. Organize a food drive to collect nonperishable food items, host a virtual food drive, or simply make adonation. No gift is too small. For every dollar donated, the Food Bank can provide enough food for two meals to San Diegans in need. Make a gift today at sandiegofoodbank.org/donate.
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
Established 1977
9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 858-527-1419
Website: sandiegofoodbank.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @SDFoodBank
Instagram: @SDFoodBank
X: @SDFoodBank
LinkedIn: san-diego-food-bank
Executives
Casey Castillo, Chief Executive Officer
Kimberley Layton, Chief Advancement & Communications Officer
Allyson Tutor, Chief Financial Officer
Brigitte Wesselink, Vice President of Operations & Programs
Kristin Wiggins, Vice President of Development
Cole Williamson, Vice President of istration
Board of Directors
Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe, Chair
Patrick Day, Kristin Howell, Sandy Kerl, Steve Bernstein, Matt Abernethy, Bob Bolinger, Courtney Carranza, Steve Cushman, Anjie Frias, Scott Heath, Nancy Henroid, Jill Irvin, Mark Kremers, Cathy Lloyd, Dan Moore, Sathya Narayanaswamy, Jim Nuckols, James Rossi, Gangaram Singh, Ph.D., Tashonda Taylor, Kerri Verbeke Kapich, Rick Williams
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