Food Bank Projected to Distribute 20 Million Pounds of Food By Year’s End Stater Bros. Donates $10,000 Volunteer Spotlight The Food Bank is projected to distribute over 20 million pounds of food, the to Food Bank Pat and Bill Dwyer live in equivalent of 15.6 million meals, by the end of 2011 Stater Bros. donated Vermont and volunteer at the Food Bank every Thursday $10,000 to the Jacobs and Saturday. “That’s a pretty In 2008, the Food Bank distributed 9.8 million pounds of food, and based on & Cushman San Diego current projections the Food Bank will double the amount of food we distributed long commute for a volunteer Food Bank at a check shift,” you might say. three years ago. presentation at our Miramar warehouse Actually, Pat and Bill are The Food Bank is currently feeding more people than ever before in our history – over the summer. snowbirds who spend nine over 350,000 people per month. months of the year at home The donation was in Queechee, Vermont and (L-R) Officials from Stater Bros. Alfred Espinoza, John Stock- Fall 2011 Food Bank officials blame the weak economic recovery and the county’s Pounds of food (millions) distributed three months in Rancho Food Bank volunteers (L-R) Bill Dwyer, man and Marisa Kutansky present a $10,000 check to Food part of the Stater Bros. Pat Dwyer, Aloyse Hall and Bill Hall. sustained high unemployment for continued increases in demand. by the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Bernardo. The Dwyers fell for thought Bank CEO J. Scofield Hage “Harvesting Hope in in love with San Diego during several business trips to California, and food the Summertime” seven years ago when retirement beckoned, they knew exactly where Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage said, “The figures demonstrate that campaign which supports local food banks over the they wanted to enjoy the sunshine for at least part of the year. demand for food assistance remains high in our community, and if the weak summer months when donations typically drop, yet economy falls back into recession I fear that our numbers may continue to rise.” Join Us for the AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival, Sept. 17th demand for food assistance increases dramatically. The After they settled into a routine, they decided they needed to do donation from Stater Bros. provided 30,000 meals to hungry something more. “We felt we needed to give something back to our Hage continued, “We are very grateful to the community for continuing to San Diegans over the summer. adopted community,” said Bill Dwyer. So they looked at the phone A food & fundraiser for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank support the Food Bank. Without the community’s help we could not feed so book, found the Food Bank and decided to try volunteering. many people every month.” Stater Bros. is an outstanding supporter of the Food Bank, and we are truly grateful to the Stater Bros. team for this “Now we come twice a week, every week that we’re here. We look The Food Bank provides food through a network of over 350 nonprofit generous gift and their support throughout the year. forward to it. We love getting to know the staff and the other The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank will host its first-ever blues festival on organizations and distributes food at over 150 direct distributions throughout volunteers. Everyone who comes here is just fabulous,” said Pat Dwyer. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown waterfront. San Diego County. Assemblymember Toni Atkins The closest food bank to Quechee is an hour’s drive away, so Pat and The AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival will feature ten national and local blues acts on Bill give their time to several small nonprofits near their Vermont two stages from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visits Food Bank home, including a homeless shelter and a food pantry. “But we always We were delighted to welcome look forward to coming back to the San Diego Food Bank,” they said. Artists include blues entertainer of the year Tommy Castro, legendary Mississippi Assemblymember Toni Atkins September Is Hunger Food Bank Starts New Monthly It’s easy to sign up for a volunteer shift at the Food Bank. Just visit our harmonica player James Cotton, and Grammy-nominee Tracy Nelson. (76th District) to the Food Bank website and click on the “volunteer” button. You can sign up your in July. Action Month Distribution in Fallbrook group or as an individual volunteer. The festival is a family-friendly event for all ages, featuring international food booths along with arts and crafts vendors. Assemblymember Atkins was September is The Food Bank will start a new food distribution in Fallbrook thanks to elected in November 2010 and Hunger Action Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding totaling $14,400 from previously served as a member Upcoming Events Special Thanks Admission is only $10 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Month, and food the County of San Diego. of the San Diego City Council. Legendary Mississippi harmonica player banks across the The Food Bank would like to thank Sept. 17 The Food Bank will host a food drive at the event, and attendees are encouraged to James Cotton country are calling The distribution will take place on the last Wednesday of every month at the the following corporations and Assemblymember Atkins met AimLoan.Com donate two cans of food or more. upon individuals Fallbrook Food Pantry. with CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage to discuss upcoming foundations for their generous and communities San Diego Blues Festival legislation in Sacramento, issues affecting families and contributions. to get involved in More than ninety percent of the food distributed at the new site will consist of Since the Food Bank can provide three meals for every $1 donation, each $10 ticket to the individuals in need in San Diego, and the Food Bank’s work This list reflects donations received the fight against fresh produce and bread which is part of the Food Bank’s drive to increase the Oct. 5 - 21 festival will provide thirty meals to hungry San Diegans. in the community. June 1 – July 31, 2011. domestic hunger. amount of nutritious food for the individuals and families that we serve. Colleges Rock Hunger Food Drive Diamond Supporters: “This is the first time that we have organized an event of this magnitude, and we are Dozens of national and local events are taking place this The Fallbrook Food encouraging all of our supporters to attend and help fill our shelves for the upcoming Pantry has distributed Holiday Food Drive 2011 AimLoan.com month to raise awareness about hunger in America. Nov. 1 holiday season,” said Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage. over 1.5 million pounds The Food Bank’s annual Holiday Food Nordson Corporation Foundation Holiday Food Drive Continued on page 3 Hunger Action Month is intended to give a voice to all of of food from other Food Drive is just around the corner, and this Bank programs since year the Food Bank needs your help more Launch Gold Supporters the country’s hunger-relief organizations and to remind Melvin Garb Foundation Americans to help hungry families year-round. 2004, and it serves, on than ever before. average, over 1,600 Nov. 6 Price Family Charitable Fund TITLE SPONSOR: EVENT SPONSORS: You can make a difference during Hunger Action Month households per month. You can help the Food Bank over the Chargers Food Drive holidays by: Silver Supporters by: Leichtag Family Foundation • writing a letter to elected officials about hunger; We would like to thank • Hosting a food drive at your school, Nov. 24 the County of San business, civic group or religious organization. United Run for the SUBWAY Restaurants • organizing a food drive at your work, religious Stater Bros. Charities organization, school or civic group; Diego for providing • Donating food at Vons and Stater Bros. starting Nov. 1. Hungry B.B. King Entertainer of the Year • donating to the Food Bank via our website. funding for this new • Volunteering at the Food Bank’s warehouse. Tommy Castro distribution which will • Donating money online. Every $1 = 3 meals. Bronze Supporters help many families Boys and Girls Foundation For more information about Hunger Action Month and Helmstetter Family Foundation how you can get involved visit our website: in Fallbrook facing For more information on ways you can help visit: economic hardship. www.sandiegofoodbank.org Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation www.sandiegofoodbank.org WD-40 Company fOOD FOR THOUGHT Continued from page 1: San Diego Blues Festival Jacobs & Cushman The blues festival is an easy and fun way to Performing Artists Sign Up for the Thanksgiving Day Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K San Diego Food Bank Economic Outlook support the Food Bank because all ticket Get your running shoes ready and sign up for the tenth annual 9850 Distribution Avenue revenues, food donations and additional 10:00 a.m. Pure Fitness Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K which supports the Jacobs & San Diego, CA 92121 funds from concessions will come directly Up close and personal with Robin Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Jewish Family Service’s Foodmobile. 858-527-1419 Remains Uncertain to the Food Bank. Henkel outside the front gate www.sandiegofoodbank.org 11:00 a.m. This year, the run is being renamed the United Run for the Hungry and Please support the Food Bank! Bring your race organizers are encouraging runners to form teams to run for a The weak economy still plagues San Diego County. Mercedes Moore Band family and friends for a fun-filled day of nominated charity. Board of Directors As the story on page 5 explains, we are feeding more blues by the scenic San Diego downtown 11:40 a.m. Legendary blues singer, Grammy-nominee people than ever before. waterfront. Bruce Hollingsworth – Chairman Red Lotus Revue Tracy Nelson Proceeds from team registrations will be divided between the Food Bank, President/ CEO (Ret.) Unified Port of San Diego Jewish Family Services (JFS) and a team’s nominated charity. We are currently feeding, on average, 350,000 people For more information and to purchase 12:20 p.m. Larry Cleary - Vice Chairman per month. tickets visit: www.sdbluesfest.com. Tracy Nelson Vice President, Sales, Race sponsor, Michael London of Pure Fitness said, “Teams of five or more PAR Logistics Management Systems can sign up and nominate a charity to receive a third of their team’s race This is an astonishing figure, but it is also a testament 1:20 p.m. proceeds. The remaining two thirds will be divided between JFS and the Sheldon Derezin - Secretary & Treasurer to the continuing support we receive from the Café R&B Food Bank.” Chief Financial Officer, WAXIE Sanitary Supply community which enables us to provide much needed food assistance to so many hungry people in 2:30 p.m. Sign up for the 2011 United Run for the Hungry. Stephen M. Brigandi The scenic 5K (3.1-mile) and 10K (6.2-mile) run/walk starts and finishes at Corporate Counsel Director, San Diego County. Lightnin’ Malcolm & Cameron Government Relations, Jack in the Box Kimbrough Petco Park with both courses running throughout the heart of downtown San Diego. J. Scofield Hage While all eyes are turned to Washington D.C., my focus Daniel J. Devine 3:30 p.m. The 10K starts at 7.10 a.m., and the 5K walk starts at 8.15 a.m. The early start times ensure that runners finish with plenty of time to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, President & CEO remains firmly grounded on San Diego County and Chris James & Patrick Rynn return home and prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Bridgepoint Education, Inc. how sustained high unemployment is forcing more Café R&B features pounding rhythms and is and more individuals and families to turn to us for help. Aimee Faucett 4:30 p.m. fronted by dynamic female singer, Roach. Visit www.unitedrunforthehungry.org to register. We look forward to seeing your team at this year’s United Run for the Hungry! Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor Jerry Sanders Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials What I fear most is what some economists think might be the signs of a potential Anne M. Goshert Sales Development Manager, Coca-Cola “double dip” recession, meaning that the economy might fall back into recession 5:30 p.m. again before we see any sustained recovery. James Cotton J. Scofield Hage President & CEO, San Diego Food Bank In a recent meeting I had with Point Loma Nazarene University’s Chief Economist 6:30 p.m. Vons Hosts “Help Us End Hunger” Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials is one of the Steve Hoffman Lynn Reaser, she confirmed that any significant improvement in the employment Tommy Castro Band world’s top Chicago blues bands. Support the Nov. 6 President Western Region, NRG Energy Inc. outlook in San Diego County is not likely to take place until 2015/ 2016. Food Drive Michele Predko Regional Marketing Director, Westfield, LLC Dr. Reaser is immediate past President of the prestigious National Association for In July, Vons ran its “Help Us End Hunger” food drive campaign which Chargers Food Drive Business Economics (NABE) and a nationally respected economist. Daymond Rice enabled customers to purchase pre-packed grocery bags containing the The San Diego Director, Governmental Affairs, Vons/Safeway Food Bank’s most needed food items for $10. Chargers will Reaser explained that San Diego’s real unemployment rate would be closer to 17% host their Jerry Swain if official unemployment figures included individuals working part-time but would Founder & CEO, Jer’s Handmade Chocolates Lightnin’ Malcolm is a young Mississippi guitar- After purchasing the pre-packed food bags, customers donated the bags annual food prefer full time work and people who have given up the job search altogether. ist who plays Mississippi Hill Country Blues with in the Food Bank’s famous red food drive barrels which were located at drive for the only a drummer accompaniment. the front of the store. Food Bank at Advisory Board Sadly, this anemic econmic outlook means that we are likely see sustained high Qualcomm Stephen P. Cushman - Co-Chair demand for the foreseeable future. PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: The food drive campaign was launched at Vons Liberty Station by Vons Stadium on President, Cush Enterprises and Food Bank officials and guest of honor, Katarina Schweitzer, Miss Sunday, Nov. That means we need your support more than ever. Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell - Co-Chair Teen San Diego Cities 2011 who made the first official donation to the 6 before they Vice President, State Government Affairs, food drive. take on the SDG&E/ SoCalGas As we gear up for the holiday season, please remember the Food Bank. You can Green Bay help by hosting a food drive, volunteering or making a monetary donation online. Kathy Davis (Ret.) “There is always a focus around the holidays but the reality is the Food Packers. San Diego County Office of Education Bank needs food 365 days a year. Our goal was to help the Food Bank Every hour, every dollar and every can makes a difference. when they needed Donations will be collected before the game, and Jennifer L. Perkins Corporate Affairs Specialist, Cintra US help the most, over the person donating the most food will receive an the summer months,” autographed football. Ed Plant said Carlos Illingworth, President, Harborside Refrigerated Services Vons’ Manager of Public Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage said, John Vingas Affairs & Government “The game could not be better timed since it is Vice President, Centerplate Catering J. Scofield Hage Relations. right before Thanksgiving when demand for food President & CEO Honorable William C. Pate (Ret.) assistance is considerably higher. We are asking JAMS, The Resolution Experts Thanks for your support all Chargers’ fans to bring nonperishable food Embarcadero Marina Park North is located on the downtown San Diego waterfront. The park is donations to the game to help those in need.” at the south end of Kettner Boulevard, just off of Seaport Village. Vons! The food drive campaign raised more For more information about the game day food drive Vons and Food Bank officials launch the food drive than 49,000 pounds of The Food Bank would like to thank our title sponsor AimLoan.com, an Internet Direct Lender that provides with Katarina Schweitzer, Miss Teen San Diego Cities 2011 (center). food! visit our website: www.sandiegofoodbank.org low-cost, convenient mortgages to its customers. Visit www.AimLoan.com for more information. Continued from page 1: San Diego Blues Festival Jacobs & Cushman The blues festival is an easy and fun way to Performing Artists Sign Up for the Thanksgiving Day Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K San Diego Food Bank Economic Outlook support the Food Bank because all ticket Get your running shoes ready and sign up for the tenth annual 9850 Distribution Avenue revenues, food donations and additional 10:00 a.m. Pure Fitness Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K which supports the Jacobs & San Diego, CA 92121 funds from concessions will come directly Up close and personal with Robin Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Jewish Family Service’s Foodmobile. 858-527-1419 Remains Uncertain to the Food Bank. Henkel outside the front gate www.sandiegofoodbank.org 11:00 a.m. This year, the run is being renamed the United Run for the Hungry and Please support the Food Bank! Bring your race organizers are encouraging runners to form teams to run for a The weak economy still plagues San Diego County. Mercedes Moore Band family and friends for a fun-filled day of nominated charity. Board of Directors As the story on page 5 explains, we are feeding more blues by the scenic San Diego downtown 11:40 a.m. Legendary blues singer, Grammy-nominee people than ever before. waterfront. Bruce Hollingsworth – Chairman Red Lotus Revue Tracy Nelson Proceeds from team registrations will be divided between the Food Bank, President/ CEO (Ret.) Unified Port of San Diego Jewish Family Services (JFS) and a team’s nominated charity. We are currently feeding, on average, 350,000 people For more information and to purchase 12:20 p.m. Larry Cleary - Vice Chairman per month. tickets visit: www.sdbluesfest.com. Tracy Nelson Vice President, Sales, Race sponsor, Michael London of Pure Fitness said, “Teams of five or more PAR Logistics Management Systems can sign up and nominate a charity to receive a third of their team’s race This is an astonishing figure, but it is also a testament 1:20 p.m. proceeds. The remaining two thirds will be divided between JFS and the Sheldon Derezin - Secretary & Treasurer to the continuing support we receive from the Café R&B Food Bank.” Chief Financial Officer, WAXIE Sanitary Supply community which enables us to provide much needed food assistance to so many hungry people in 2:30 p.m. Sign up for the 2011 United Run for the Hungry. Stephen M. Brigandi The scenic 5K (3.1-mile) and 10K (6.2-mile) run/walk starts and finishes at Corporate Counsel Director, San Diego County. Lightnin’ Malcolm & Cameron Government Relations, Jack in the Box Kimbrough Petco Park with both courses running throughout the heart of downtown San Diego. J. Scofield Hage While all eyes are turned to Washington D.C., my focus Daniel J. Devine 3:30 p.m. The 10K starts at 7.10 a.m., and the 5K walk starts at 8.15 a.m. The early start times ensure that runners finish with plenty of time to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, President & CEO remains firmly grounded on San Diego County and Chris James & Patrick Rynn return home and prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Bridgepoint Education, Inc. how sustained high unemployment is forcing more Café R&B features pounding rhythms and is and more individuals and families to turn to us for help. Aimee Faucett 4:30 p.m. fronted by dynamic female singer, Roach. Visit www.unitedrunforthehungry.org to register. We look forward to seeing your team at this year’s United Run for the Hungry! Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor Jerry Sanders Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials What I fear most is what some economists think might be the signs of a potential Anne M. Goshert Sales Development Manager, Coca-Cola “double dip” recession, meaning that the economy might fall back into recession 5:30 p.m. again before we see any sustained recovery. James Cotton J. Scofield Hage President & CEO, San Diego Food Bank In a recent meeting I had with Point Loma Nazarene University’s Chief Economist 6:30 p.m. Vons Hosts “Help Us End Hunger” Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials is one of the Steve Hoffman Lynn Reaser, she confirmed that any significant improvement in the employment Tommy Castro Band world’s top Chicago blues bands. Support the Nov. 6 President Western Region, NRG Energy Inc. outlook in San Diego County is not likely to take place until 2015/ 2016. Food Drive Michele Predko Regional Marketing Director, Westfield, LLC Dr. Reaser is immediate past President of the prestigious National Association for In July, Vons ran its “Help Us End Hunger” food drive campaign which Chargers Food Drive Business Economics (NABE) and a nationally respected economist. Daymond Rice enabled customers to purchase pre-packed grocery bags containing the The San Diego Director, Governmental Affairs, Vons/Safeway Food Bank’s most needed food items for $10. Chargers will Reaser explained that San Diego’s real unemployment rate would be closer to 17% host their Jerry Swain if official unemployment figures included individuals working part-time but would Founder & CEO, Jer’s Handmade Chocolates Lightnin’ Malcolm is a young Mississippi guitar- After purchasing the pre-packed food bags, customers donated the bags annual food prefer full time work and people who have given up the job search altogether. ist who plays Mississippi Hill Country Blues with in the Food Bank’s famous red food drive barrels which were located at drive for the only a drummer accompaniment. the front of the store. Food Bank at Advisory Board Sadly, this anemic econmic outlook means that we are likely see sustained high Qualcomm Stephen P. Cushman - Co-Chair demand for the foreseeable future. PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: The food drive campaign was launched at Vons Liberty Station by Vons Stadium on President, Cush Enterprises and Food Bank officials and guest of honor, Katarina Schweitzer, Miss Sunday, Nov. That means we need your support more than ever. Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell - Co-Chair Teen San Diego Cities 2011 who made the first official donation to the 6 before they Vice President, State Government Affairs, food drive. take on the SDG&E/ SoCalGas As we gear up for the holiday season, please remember the Food Bank. You can Green Bay help by hosting a food drive, volunteering or making a monetary donation online. Kathy Davis (Ret.) “There is always a focus around the holidays but the reality is the Food Packers. San Diego County Office of Education Bank needs food 365 days a year. Our goal was to help the Food Bank Every hour, every dollar and every can makes a difference. when they needed Donations will be collected before the game, and Jennifer L. Perkins Corporate Affairs Specialist, Cintra US help the most, over the person donating the most food will receive an the summer months,” autographed football. Ed Plant said Carlos Illingworth, President, Harborside Refrigerated Services Vons’ Manager of Public Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage said, John Vingas Affairs & Government “The game could not be better timed since it is Vice President, Centerplate Catering J. Scofield Hage Relations. right before Thanksgiving when demand for food President & CEO Honorable William C. Pate (Ret.) assistance is considerably higher. We are asking JAMS, The Resolution Experts Thanks for your support all Chargers’ fans to bring nonperishable food Embarcadero Marina Park North is located on the downtown San Diego waterfront. The park is donations to the game to help those in need.” at the south end of Kettner Boulevard, just off of Seaport Village. Vons! The food drive campaign raised more For more information about the game day food drive Vons and Food Bank officials launch the food drive than 49,000 pounds of The Food Bank would like to thank our title sponsor AimLoan.com, an Internet Direct Lender that provides with Katarina Schweitzer, Miss Teen San Diego Cities 2011 (center). food! visit our website: www.sandiegofoodbank.org low-cost, convenient mortgages to its customers. Visit www.AimLoan.com for more information. Continued from page 1: San Diego Blues Festival Jacobs & Cushman The blues festival is an easy and fun way to Performing Artists Sign Up for the Thanksgiving Day Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K San Diego Food Bank Economic Outlook support the Food Bank because all ticket Get your running shoes ready and sign up for the tenth annual 9850 Distribution Avenue revenues, food donations and additional 10:00 a.m. Pure Fitness Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K which supports the Jacobs & San Diego, CA 92121 funds from concessions will come directly Up close and personal with Robin Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Jewish Family Service’s Foodmobile. 858-527-1419 Remains Uncertain to the Food Bank. Henkel outside the front gate www.sandiegofoodbank.org 11:00 a.m. This year, the run is being renamed the United Run for the Hungry and Please support the Food Bank! Bring your race organizers are encouraging runners to form teams to run for a The weak economy still plagues San Diego County. Mercedes Moore Band family and friends for a fun-filled day of nominated charity. Board of Directors As the story on page 5 explains, we are feeding more blues by the scenic San Diego downtown 11:40 a.m. Legendary blues singer, Grammy-nominee people than ever before. waterfront. Bruce Hollingsworth – Chairman Red Lotus Revue Tracy Nelson Proceeds from team registrations will be divided between the Food Bank, President/ CEO (Ret.) Unified Port of San Diego Jewish Family Services (JFS) and a team’s nominated charity. We are currently feeding, on average, 350,000 people For more information and to purchase 12:20 p.m. Larry Cleary - Vice Chairman per month. tickets visit: www.sdbluesfest.com. Tracy Nelson Vice President, Sales, Race sponsor, Michael London of Pure Fitness said, “Teams of five or more PAR Logistics Management Systems can sign up and nominate a charity to receive a third of their team’s race This is an astonishing figure, but it is also a testament 1:20 p.m. proceeds. The remaining two thirds will be divided between JFS and the Sheldon Derezin - Secretary & Treasurer to the continuing support we receive from the Café R&B Food Bank.” Chief Financial Officer, WAXIE Sanitary Supply community which enables us to provide much needed food assistance to so many hungry people in 2:30 p.m. Sign up for the 2011 United Run for the Hungry. Stephen M. Brigandi The scenic 5K (3.1-mile) and 10K (6.2-mile) run/walk starts and finishes at Corporate Counsel Director, San Diego County. Lightnin’ Malcolm & Cameron Government Relations, Jack in the Box Kimbrough Petco Park with both courses running throughout the heart of downtown San Diego. J. Scofield Hage While all eyes are turned to Washington D.C., my focus Daniel J. Devine 3:30 p.m. The 10K starts at 7.10 a.m., and the 5K walk starts at 8.15 a.m. The early start times ensure that runners finish with plenty of time to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, President & CEO remains firmly grounded on San Diego County and Chris James & Patrick Rynn return home and prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Bridgepoint Education, Inc. how sustained high unemployment is forcing more Café R&B features pounding rhythms and is and more individuals and families to turn to us for help. Aimee Faucett 4:30 p.m. fronted by dynamic female singer, Roach. Visit www.unitedrunforthehungry.org to register. We look forward to seeing your team at this year’s United Run for the Hungry! Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor Jerry Sanders Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials What I fear most is what some economists think might be the signs of a potential Anne M. Goshert Sales Development Manager, Coca-Cola “double dip” recession, meaning that the economy might fall back into recession 5:30 p.m. again before we see any sustained recovery. James Cotton J. Scofield Hage President & CEO, San Diego Food Bank In a recent meeting I had with Point Loma Nazarene University’s Chief Economist 6:30 p.m. Vons Hosts “Help Us End Hunger” Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials is one of the Steve Hoffman Lynn Reaser, she confirmed that any significant improvement in the employment Tommy Castro Band world’s top Chicago blues bands. Support the Nov. 6 President Western Region, NRG Energy Inc. outlook in San Diego County is not likely to take place until 2015/ 2016. Food Drive Michele Predko Regional Marketing Director, Westfield, LLC Dr. Reaser is immediate past President of the prestigious National Association for In July, Vons ran its “Help Us End Hunger” food drive campaign which Chargers Food Drive Business Economics (NABE) and a nationally respected economist. Daymond Rice enabled customers to purchase pre-packed grocery bags containing the The San Diego Director, Governmental Affairs, Vons/Safeway Food Bank’s most needed food items for $10. Chargers will Reaser explained that San Diego’s real unemployment rate would be closer to 17% host their Jerry Swain if official unemployment figures included individuals working part-time but would Founder & CEO, Jer’s Handmade Chocolates Lightnin’ Malcolm is a young Mississippi guitar- After purchasing the pre-packed food bags, customers donated the bags annual food prefer full time work and people who have given up the job search altogether. ist who plays Mississippi Hill Country Blues with in the Food Bank’s famous red food drive barrels which were located at drive for the only a drummer accompaniment. the front of the store. Food Bank at Advisory Board Sadly, this anemic econmic outlook means that we are likely see sustained high Qualcomm Stephen P. Cushman - Co-Chair demand for the foreseeable future. PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: The food drive campaign was launched at Vons Liberty Station by Vons Stadium on President, Cush Enterprises and Food Bank officials and guest of honor, Katarina Schweitzer, Miss Sunday, Nov. That means we need your support more than ever. Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell - Co-Chair Teen San Diego Cities 2011 who made the first official donation to the 6 before they Vice President, State Government Affairs, food drive. take on the SDG&E/ SoCalGas As we gear up for the holiday season, please remember the Food Bank. You can Green Bay help by hosting a food drive, volunteering or making a monetary donation online. Kathy Davis (Ret.) “There is always a focus around the holidays but the reality is the Food Packers. San Diego County Office of Education Bank needs food 365 days a year. Our goal was to help the Food Bank Every hour, every dollar and every can makes a difference. when they needed Donations will be collected before the game, and Jennifer L. Perkins Corporate Affairs Specialist, Cintra US help the most, over the person donating the most food will receive an the summer months,” autographed football. Ed Plant said Carlos Illingworth, President, Harborside Refrigerated Services Vons’ Manager of Public Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage said, John Vingas Affairs & Government “The game could not be better timed since it is Vice President, Centerplate Catering J. Scofield Hage Relations. right before Thanksgiving when demand for food President & CEO Honorable William C. Pate (Ret.) assistance is considerably higher. We are asking JAMS, The Resolution Experts Thanks for your support all Chargers’ fans to bring nonperishable food Embarcadero Marina Park North is located on the downtown San Diego waterfront. The park is donations to the game to help those in need.” at the south end of Kettner Boulevard, just off of Seaport Village. Vons! The food drive campaign raised more For more information about the game day food drive Vons and Food Bank officials launch the food drive than 49,000 pounds of The Food Bank would like to thank our title sponsor AimLoan.com, an Internet Direct Lender that provides with Katarina Schweitzer, Miss Teen San Diego Cities 2011 (center). food! visit our website: www.sandiegofoodbank.org low-cost, convenient mortgages to its customers. Visit www.AimLoan.com for more information. Food Bank Projected to Distribute 20 Million Pounds of Food By Year’s End Stater Bros. Donates $10,000 Volunteer Spotlight The Food Bank is projected to distribute over 20 million pounds of food, the to Food Bank Pat and Bill Dwyer live in equivalent of 15.6 million meals, by the end of 2011 Stater Bros. donated Vermont and volunteer at the Food Bank every Thursday $10,000 to the Jacobs and Saturday. “That’s a pretty In 2008, the Food Bank distributed 9.8 million pounds of food, and based on & Cushman San Diego current projections the Food Bank will double the amount of food we distributed long commute for a volunteer Food Bank at a check shift,” you might say. three years ago. presentation at our Miramar warehouse Actually, Pat and Bill are The Food Bank is currently feeding more people than ever before in our history – over the summer. snowbirds who spend nine over 350,000 people per month. months of the year at home The donation was in Queechee, Vermont and (L-R) Officials from Stater Bros. Alfred Espinoza, John Stock- Fall 2011 Food Bank officials blame the weak economic recovery and the county’s Pounds of food (millions) distributed three months in Rancho Food Bank volunteers (L-R) Bill Dwyer, man and Marisa Kutansky present a $10,000 check to Food part of the Stater Bros. Pat Dwyer, Aloyse Hall and Bill Hall. sustained high unemployment for continued increases in demand. by the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Bernardo. The Dwyers fell for thought Bank CEO J. Scofield Hage “Harvesting Hope in in love with San Diego during several business trips to California, and food the Summertime” seven years ago when retirement beckoned, they knew exactly where Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage said, “The figures demonstrate that campaign which supports local food banks over the they wanted to enjoy the sunshine for at least part of the year. demand for food assistance remains high in our community, and if the weak summer months when donations typically drop, yet economy falls back into recession I fear that our numbers may continue to rise.” Join Us for the AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival, Sept. 17th demand for food assistance increases dramatically. The After they settled into a routine, they decided they needed to do donation from Stater Bros. provided 30,000 meals to hungry something more. “We felt we needed to give something back to our Hage continued, “We are very grateful to the community for continuing to San Diegans over the summer. adopted community,” said Bill Dwyer. So they looked at the phone A food & fundraiser for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank support the Food Bank. Without the community’s help we could not feed so book, found the Food Bank and decided to try volunteering. many people every month.” Stater Bros. is an outstanding supporter of the Food Bank, and we are truly grateful to the Stater Bros. team for this “Now we come twice a week, every week that we’re here. We look The Food Bank provides food through a network of over 350 nonprofit generous gift and their support throughout the year. forward to it. We love getting to know the staff and the other The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank will host its first-ever blues festival on organizations and distributes food at over 150 direct distributions throughout volunteers. Everyone who comes here is just fabulous,” said Pat Dwyer. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown waterfront. San Diego County. Assemblymember Toni Atkins The closest food bank to Quechee is an hour’s drive away, so Pat and The AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival will feature ten national and local blues acts on Bill give their time to several small nonprofits near their Vermont two stages from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visits Food Bank home, including a homeless shelter and a food pantry. “But we always We were delighted to welcome look forward to coming back to the San Diego Food Bank,” they said. Artists include blues entertainer of the year Tommy Castro, legendary Mississippi Assemblymember Toni Atkins September Is Hunger Food Bank Starts New Monthly It’s easy to sign up for a volunteer shift at the Food Bank. Just visit our harmonica player James Cotton, and Grammy-nominee Tracy Nelson. (76th District) to the Food Bank website and click on the “volunteer” button. You can sign up your in July. Action Month Distribution in Fallbrook group or as an individual volunteer. The festival is a family-friendly event for all ages, featuring international food booths along with arts and crafts vendors. Assemblymember Atkins was September is The Food Bank will start a new food distribution in Fallbrook thanks to elected in November 2010 and Hunger Action Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding totaling $14,400 from previously served as a member Upcoming Events Special Thanks Admission is only $10 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Month, and food the County of San Diego. of the San Diego City Council. Legendary Mississippi harmonica player banks across the The Food Bank would like to thank Sept. 17 The Food Bank will host a food drive at the event, and attendees are encouraged to James Cotton country are calling The distribution will take place on the last Wednesday of every month at the the following corporations and Assemblymember Atkins met AimLoan.Com donate two cans of food or more. upon individuals Fallbrook Food Pantry. with CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage to discuss upcoming foundations for their generous and communities San Diego Blues Festival legislation in Sacramento, issues affecting families and contributions. to get involved in More than ninety percent of the food distributed at the new site will consist of Since the Food Bank can provide three meals for every $1 donation, each $10 ticket to the individuals in need in San Diego, and the Food Bank’s work This list reflects donations received the fight against fresh produce and bread which is part of the Food Bank’s drive to increase the Oct. 5 - 21 festival will provide thirty meals to hungry San Diegans. in the community. June 1 – July 31, 2011. domestic hunger. amount of nutritious food for the individuals and families that we serve. Colleges Rock Hunger Food Drive Diamond Supporters: “This is the first time that we have organized an event of this magnitude, and we are Dozens of national and local events are taking place this The Fallbrook Food encouraging all of our supporters to attend and help fill our shelves for the upcoming Pantry has distributed Holiday Food Drive 2011 AimLoan.com month to raise awareness about hunger in America. Nov. 1 holiday season,” said Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage. over 1.5 million pounds The Food Bank’s annual Holiday Food Nordson Corporation Foundation Holiday Food Drive Continued on page 3 Hunger Action Month is intended to give a voice to all of of food from other Food Drive is just around the corner, and this Bank programs since year the Food Bank needs your help more Launch Gold Supporters the country’s hunger-relief organizations and to remind Melvin Garb Foundation Americans to help hungry families year-round. 2004, and it serves, on than ever before. average, over 1,600 Nov. 6 Price Family Charitable Fund TITLE SPONSOR: EVENT SPONSORS: You can make a difference during Hunger Action Month households per month. You can help the Food Bank over the Chargers Food Drive holidays by: Silver Supporters by: Leichtag Family Foundation • writing a letter to elected officials about hunger; We would like to thank • Hosting a food drive at your school, Nov. 24 the County of San business, civic group or religious organization. United Run for the SUBWAY Restaurants • organizing a food drive at your work, religious Stater Bros. Charities organization, school or civic group; Diego for providing • Donating food at Vons and Stater Bros. starting Nov. 1. Hungry B.B. King Entertainer of the Year • donating to the Food Bank via our website. funding for this new • Volunteering at the Food Bank’s warehouse. Tommy Castro distribution which will • Donating money online. Every $1 = 3 meals. Bronze Supporters help many families Boys and Girls Foundation For more information about Hunger Action Month and Helmstetter Family Foundation how you can get involved visit our website: in Fallbrook facing For more information on ways you can help visit: economic hardship. www.sandiegofoodbank.org Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation www.sandiegofoodbank.org WD-40 Company fOOD FOR THOUGHT Food Bank Projected to Distribute 20 Million Pounds of Food By Year’s End Stater Bros. Donates $10,000 Volunteer Spotlight The Food Bank is projected to distribute over 20 million pounds of food, the to Food Bank Pat and Bill Dwyer live in equivalent of 15.6 million meals, by the end of 2011 Stater Bros. donated Vermont and volunteer at the Food Bank every Thursday $10,000 to the Jacobs and Saturday. “That’s a pretty In 2008, the Food Bank distributed 9.8 million pounds of food, and based on & Cushman San Diego current projections the Food Bank will double the amount of food we distributed long commute for a volunteer Food Bank at a check shift,” you might say. three years ago. presentation at our Miramar warehouse Actually, Pat and Bill are The Food Bank is currently feeding more people than ever before in our history – over the summer. snowbirds who spend nine over 350,000 people per month. months of the year at home The donation was in Queechee, Vermont and (L-R) Officials from Stater Bros. Alfred Espinoza, John Stock- Fall 2011 Food Bank officials blame the weak economic recovery and the county’s Pounds of food (millions) distributed three months in Rancho Food Bank volunteers (L-R) Bill Dwyer, man and Marisa Kutansky present a $10,000 check to Food part of the Stater Bros. Pat Dwyer, Aloyse Hall and Bill Hall. sustained high unemployment for continued increases in demand. by the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Bernardo. The Dwyers fell for thought Bank CEO J. Scofield Hage “Harvesting Hope in in love with San Diego during several business trips to California, and food the Summertime” seven years ago when retirement beckoned, they knew exactly where Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage said, “The figures demonstrate that campaign which supports local food banks over the they wanted to enjoy the sunshine for at least part of the year. demand for food assistance remains high in our community, and if the weak summer months when donations typically drop, yet economy falls back into recession I fear that our numbers may continue to rise.” Join Us for the AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival, Sept. 17th demand for food assistance increases dramatically. The After they settled into a routine, they decided they needed to do donation from Stater Bros. provided 30,000 meals to hungry something more. “We felt we needed to give something back to our Hage continued, “We are very grateful to the community for continuing to San Diegans over the summer. adopted community,” said Bill Dwyer. So they looked at the phone A food & fundraiser for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank support the Food Bank. Without the community’s help we could not feed so book, found the Food Bank and decided to try volunteering. many people every month.” Stater Bros. is an outstanding supporter of the Food Bank, and we are truly grateful to the Stater Bros. team for this “Now we come twice a week, every week that we’re here. We look The Food Bank provides food through a network of over 350 nonprofit generous gift and their support throughout the year. forward to it. We love getting to know the staff and the other The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank will host its first-ever blues festival on organizations and distributes food at over 150 direct distributions throughout volunteers. Everyone who comes here is just fabulous,” said Pat Dwyer. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown waterfront. San Diego County. Assemblymember Toni Atkins The closest food bank to Quechee is an hour’s drive away, so Pat and The AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival will feature ten national and local blues acts on Bill give their time to several small nonprofits near their Vermont two stages from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visits Food Bank home, including a homeless shelter and a food pantry. “But we always We were delighted to welcome look forward to coming back to the San Diego Food Bank,” they said. Artists include blues entertainer of the year Tommy Castro, legendary Mississippi Assemblymember Toni Atkins September Is Hunger Food Bank Starts New Monthly It’s easy to sign up for a volunteer shift at the Food Bank. Just visit our harmonica player James Cotton, and Grammy-nominee Tracy Nelson. (76th District) to the Food Bank website and click on the “volunteer” button. You can sign up your in July. Action Month Distribution in Fallbrook group or as an individual volunteer. The festival is a family-friendly event for all ages, featuring international food booths along with arts and crafts vendors. Assemblymember Atkins was September is The Food Bank will start a new food distribution in Fallbrook thanks to elected in November 2010 and Hunger Action Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding totaling $14,400 from previously served as a member Upcoming Events Special Thanks Admission is only $10 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Month, and food the County of San Diego. of the San Diego City Council. Legendary Mississippi harmonica player banks across the The Food Bank would like to thank Sept. 17 The Food Bank will host a food drive at the event, and attendees are encouraged to James Cotton country are calling The distribution will take place on the last Wednesday of every month at the the following corporations and Assemblymember Atkins met AimLoan.Com donate two cans of food or more. upon individuals Fallbrook Food Pantry. with CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage to discuss upcoming foundations for their generous and communities San Diego Blues Festival legislation in Sacramento, issues affecting families and contributions. to get involved in More than ninety percent of the food distributed at the new site will consist of Since the Food Bank can provide three meals for every $1 donation, each $10 ticket to the individuals in need in San Diego, and the Food Bank’s work This list reflects donations received the fight against fresh produce and bread which is part of the Food Bank’s drive to increase the Oct. 5 - 21 festival will provide thirty meals to hungry San Diegans. in the community. June 1 – July 31, 2011. domestic hunger. amount of nutritious food for the individuals and families that we serve. Colleges Rock Hunger Food Drive Diamond Supporters: “This is the first time that we have organized an event of this magnitude, and we are Dozens of national and local events are taking place this The Fallbrook Food encouraging all of our supporters to attend and help fill our shelves for the upcoming Pantry has distributed Holiday Food Drive 2011 AimLoan.com month to raise awareness about hunger in America. Nov. 1 holiday season,” said Food Bank CEO J. Scofield “Scody” Hage. over 1.5 million pounds The Food Bank’s annual Holiday Food Nordson Corporation Foundation Holiday Food Drive Continued on page 3 Hunger Action Month is intended to give a voice to all of of food from other Food Drive is just around the corner, and this Bank programs since year the Food Bank needs your help more Launch Gold Supporters the country’s hunger-relief organizations and to remind Melvin Garb Foundation Americans to help hungry families year-round. 2004, and it serves, on than ever before. average, over 1,600 Nov. 6 Price Family Charitable Fund TITLE SPONSOR: EVENT SPONSORS: You can make a difference during Hunger Action Month households per month. You can help the Food Bank over the Chargers Food Drive holidays by: Silver Supporters by: Leichtag Family Foundation • writing a letter to elected officials about hunger; We would like to thank • Hosting a food drive at your school, Nov. 24 the County of San business, civic group or religious organization. United Run for the SUBWAY Restaurants • organizing a food drive at your work, religious Stater Bros. Charities organization, school or civic group; Diego for providing • Donating food at Vons and Stater Bros. starting Nov. 1. Hungry B.B. King Entertainer of the Year • donating to the Food Bank via our website. funding for this new • Volunteering at the Food Bank’s warehouse. Tommy Castro distribution which will • Donating money online. Every $1 = 3 meals. Bronze Supporters help many families Boys and Girls Foundation For more information about Hunger Action Month and Helmstetter Family Foundation how you can get involved visit our website: in Fallbrook facing For more information on ways you can help visit: economic hardship. www.sandiegofoodbank.org Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation www.sandiegofoodbank.org WD-40 Company fOOD FOR THOUGHT