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Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank holding 44th Annual Holiday Food Drive

The Jacobs Cushman San Diego Food Bank is holding its 44th Annual Holiday Food Drive to help San Diegans in need. This holiday season, many people will gather with friends and family to enjoy warm meals and the spirit of giving. But for thousands in the community, the holidays are a time of hunger []

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The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is holding its 44th Annual Holiday Food Drive to help San Diegans in need. This holiday season, many people will gather with friends and family to enjoy warm meals and the spirit of giving. But for thousands in the community, the holidays are a time of hunger and uncertainty. From now through Jan. 1, the San Diego Food Bank has a number of opportunities for the community and local businesses to help provide food for our neighbors in need, according to a news release.

Whether you make an online donation, host a community food drive or virtual food drive, donate nonperishable food items, or participate in the holiday campaign at area Albertsons, Vons, or Pavilions supermarkets, your support for the Holiday Food Drive will help families and individuals this holiday season.

Nonperishable items can be dropped off now through Jan. 1. Pick up a few “most needed” food items and place them in the Food Bank’s red barrels located at the front of local Albertsons, Vons, or Pavilions supermarkets and at participating partner locations throughout San Diego County. All donations will be distributed to San Diegans in need through the Food Bank’s network of more than 500 nonprofit partners.

Now through Nov. 28, San Diegans can help feed hope by donating any amount at checkout at Albertsons, Vons, or Pavilions supermarkets. All proceeds help the Food Bank provide nutritious holiday meals to local families facing hardship.

Beginning Dec. 1 through Jan. 1, the community can purchase $5 Hunger Bags during checkout at Albertsons, Vons, or Pavilions supermarkets. Each bag includes household staples such as canned meats, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables and fruit, rice, and beans.

This year’s Holiday Food Drive exclusive supermarket sponsor is Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions. Corporate partners are Aya Healthcare, Bank of America, and Toyota. The Virtual Food Drive sponsor is HomeFed Corporation.

There are many ways to help fight hunger, feed hope, and spread joy this season. Learn more or donate online at sandiegofoodbank.org/holiday.