August 2024

Program Update

Delivering Hope: My Experience on the CRC Truck

John shares his experience helping on the CRC truck to pick up and deliver rescued food to our pantry. Read his CEO blog post to learn about our Food Rescue Initiative and how you can get involved as we prepare for Hunger Action Month in September.

Addressing Senior Food Insecurity

"I can't tell you how getting those beautiful things from you brightened up my week. It's hard getting older and not being well ... Thank you so much." - CRC participant, senior food recipient

No one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, especially seniors. Read more about the realities facing seniors in our community and how CRC is helping.

Healthy Food: By the Numbers

Our Food & Nutrition Center nourishes individuals and families who are hungry or food insecure and offers the dignity of choice at our food pantry. Last year:

More than 505,000 pounds of food were distributed through 14,936 visits.
43% more households were served in 2023, with 61% more emergency food visits.

The Latest News

Vote for CRC for Nonprofit Partner of the Year

Community Resource Center has been nominated in the Nonprofit Partner of the Year category for the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s 60th Anniversary awards! Please vote for CRC now through September 15.

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Volunteer Groups Give Back!

A big thank you to our recent volunteer groups, including Hope for San Diego, Subaru AutoNation, Callaway Golf, Baker Tilly, and more! Last month, Hope for San Diego brought their energy and enthusiasm to deep clean and organize our Food Pantry and Encinitas Store. Read more to see how volunteers of all ages make a difference at CRC ...

Capital Campaign

Supporter Spotlight: Kim Stopak and Family

We are grateful to Kim Stopak and Family for their Transformational Capital Campaign support and to Kim for her volunteerism in helping to create a healing space at our Trauma Recovery Center. “There is something incredibly satisfying about giving back to a community that I love so much and being able to incorporate my passion for interior design,” says Kim. Read her giving story to learn more ...

If you’d like to learn more about CRC’s capital campaign, how you can support our shared vision for a new campus, and what naming opportunities are available, please visit the campaign website or email OneHeart@crcncc.org.

Partner Spotlight

We are grateful for the generous support received from these partners in July:

Anonymous

City of Carlsbad CDBG Homelessness Prevention

David C. Copley Foundation in support of the Food and Nutrition Center

The Lisa and Eric Campbell Family Foundation

City of Solana Beach Community Grant in support of Holiday Baskets

The Andrea and Brett Roggenkamp Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation

Funding from our partners supports CRC’s mission to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.

Get Involved

September 5: Save the date for the San Diego Gives Day of Giving

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September 8: Saturday Produce Distribution for households in need (By appointment only)

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September 19, 4:00 - 5:00 pm: CRC Tour of our Food & Nutrition Center

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September 19, 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Love & Connection Relationship Awareness Workshop

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Looking for a way to get your business or organization involved? We welcome volunteer groups, give-back events or food donation drives as ways to partner with CRC. Contact us to get involved.

For more events and ways to get involved, read our latest CRC Connect Newsletter here

Thank You for Supporting CRC at our Resale Stores!

Our recent half-off sale in San Marcos was a success, thanks to your support. Please continue to visit our stores in San Marcos, Carlsbad and Encinitas. Your preloved donations and purchases make a difference! Sign up for our resale stores email list for news, promotions, and coupons.

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