Special ThanksOur gratitude goes to the following corporations, foundations and organizations for their generous support received between March and May 2016.

On an overcast summer morning, Maria waits in line to receive food assistance at the Food Bank’s emergency food pantry site in Chula Vista. Maria waits with others in line to receive groceries from the emergency pantry to have enough food to get through to the week. She has been receiving assistance from the Food Bank for the past year to help feed her two sons.

“I’m a single mom, and I have two handicapped boys. I’m doing the best I can to support them. One is 20 years old, and the other is 11 years old. Thomas, my 20-year-old, has autism and attends programs at the San Diego Regional Center for people with developmental disabilities. And, my 11-year-old, Angel, is mentally handicapped. He’s in the 6th grade at Lauderbach Elementary School,” explains Maria.

Maria’s 11-year-old son, Angel, receives free breakfast and lunch at school Monday through Friday, and he is also on the Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids Backpack Program which provides him with a backpack full of food to take home every Friday afternoon to ensure that he does not go hungry over the weekend.

The summer months are especially difficult for Maria when Angel is not in school. This is because Angel stops receiving free school meals and his weekend backpack of food when school is out for summer vacation, so Maria must visit several Food Bank distributions over the summer months to feed her family.

“I come to the Food Bank over the summer to feed my children. Angel is home full time now, and I need to feed him. He normally gets free meals at school, and he’s also on the Backpack Program so he gets a weekend backpack of food, but it all stops over the summer, and I need help putting food on the table,” she explains.

“I need help feeding my sons.”

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FOOD FOR THOUGHTJACOBS & CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK NEWSLETTER

“I’m a single mom, and I have two

handicapped boys. I’m doing the best I can to

support them.”

The Food Bank raised $420K at our 2016 annual gala, Foodtasia: Chefs, Cork & Craft which was held at the Food Bank’s warehouse in April and attended by 500 supporters.

The theme of the event served as an homage to the region’s celebrated chefs, and the event décor reflected a rustic chic theme with weathered wood, earth tones, and vintage pieces.

Guests were treated to craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during the opening reception and silent auction, which featured live music by local blues singer, Whitney Shay.

Following the reception, each table of guests was hosted by their own personal chef for the evening who prepared a delicious, multi-course dinner. And the evening’s program was emceed by KUSI News anchors, Lisa Remillard and David Davis. The evening ended with dancing and music by acclaimed cover band, Liquid Blue.

The Food Bank thanks our sponsors, supporters and volunteers who made the evening a great success! All funds raised from the gala will be used to support vital hunger-relief programs including the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.

Wells Fargo Receives the 2016 Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell Community Hero AwardSteve Bernstein, Business Banking President of Wells Fargo Bank, accepted the Food Bank’s annual Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell Community Hero Award on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank at the Food Bank’s 2016 Foodtasia Gala.

The award recognizes Wells Fargo Bank’s incredible contributions to our mission including foundation and corporate donations totaling over $500,000 since 2001; Wells Fargo employees’ volunteerism, clocking in thousands of volunteer hours at the Food Bank’s warehouse; and Wells Fargo Bank’s sponsorship the Food Bank’s annual Holiday Food Drive campaign that raises hundreds of thousands of pounds of food for families in need every year.

The award was established in honor of former board chairman “Mitch” Mitchell and recognizes an individual or organization for demonstrating outstanding support for the Food Bank.

Thank you Wells Fargo Bank for all of your support!

2016 Foodtasia Gala Raises $420K for Food Bank

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Foundations & OrganizationsBusinesses

San Diego Blues Festival 2016

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Platinum ($25,000 to $49,999) NRG Energy, Inc. Richard & Richard Construction Company, Inc. Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

Gold ($10,000 to $24,999)Barona Resort and Casino ChevronLand Rover San DiegoR. Datron Holdings, Inc.Sovereign CapitalTaste of the NFL

Silver ($5,000 to $9,999)Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & AirBridgepoint Education, Inc. HD SupplyPierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. San Diego ChargersSysco San Diego, Inc.Walmart Stores, Inc.Wells Fargo Bank

Bronze ($2,500 to $4,999)Barons Market Bonita Vista Escrow, Inc. Grand Pacific Resorts Services, LP Heller Real Estate Group, Inc. Jake’s Del Mar Main Electric Supply Riverstone Resources, LLC RKD Alpha DogSempra Employee Giving Network Toyota of Poway Tribune Company

Diamond ($50,000 or more)Walmart Foundation

Gold ($10,000 to $24,999)JP Martin Foundation

Silver ($5,000 to $9,999)Brutten Family FoundationKaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Meyer Charitable FoundationPadres Foundation The USAA Foundation

Bronze ($2,500 to $4,999)International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Jack in the Box FoundationMaximus FoundationSan Diego Aces Disc Golf San Diego - Imperial County Labor Council, AFL-CIO San Diego County Building Trades Council San Marcos High School

Copper ($1,000 to $2,499)Airman Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Air Station Christ Episcopal Church Thrift Shop Fundacion Monte De Piedad Macy’s Foundation Mission Hills High School Rancho Santa Fe School Religious Offering Fund, Naval Air Station North Island

“Mitch” Mitchell and Food Bank CEO Jim Floros present the 2016 Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell

Community Hero Award to Steve Bernstein, Business Banking President, Wells Fargo Bank.

Copper ($1,000 to $2,499)Bonko Corporation Haupt Financial Group Inc. Harvard Cooking Girl, LLCHodad’siHeart Media San Diego KyXy 96.5 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.

The Food Bank Uses Your Donations EfficientlyThe Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is one of the most efficient charities in San Diego County.

For every dollar you donate, 93 cents goes directly to our food programs and services – only 7 cents goes towards administration and fundraising.

Thanks to our streamlined efficiency, your donation goes a long way towards feeding hungry families and individuals in San Diego County!

Thank you for your support!

Admin3%

Fundraising4%

Programs & Services93%

As I write this column, I am overwhelmed by the tremendous support the Food Bank receives from the community every single day.

A senior citizen sent us a check for $5 recently and said, although she had limited means, she wanted to help us make sure children and families did not face hunger.

A youngster who recently had his 6th birthday party asked his friends to bring food and money for the Food Bank instead of birthday presents, because he hated the thought of other kids having to go to bed hungry because their parents did not have enough money for food.

When I meet our donors and hear of such selfless generosity, I am reminded of the adage that one candle can light a thousand. Because it takes a community to support a community, we draw all of our support from you…. you are the San Diego Food Bank because your volunteerism, donations, and support are the backbone of our organization. You enable us to carry out our important mission every single day. For that, I wholeheartedly thank you!

******I also want to express my profound gratitude to everyone who supported our 4th annual Foodtasia Gala. The event was a huge success with more than 500 attendees. It sold out two weeks in advance and raised $420K for our vital hunger-relief programs, including our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Thank you to our gala chairs, Debra Devine and Jennifer Schwarz, our sponsors, our emcees Lisa Remillard and David Davis of KUSI News, our gala committee, our chef committee, our volunteers, and everyone who attended the event. Mark your calendars! Next year’s Foodtasia Gala will take place on April 29, 2017.

******Another BIG thank you to the community for supporting our School’s Out, Hunger’s Not Summer Food Drive. Thanks also to our food drive partners the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, SDG&E, Albertsons, Vons, and our media partners, CBS 8 and the San Diego Union Tribune. The food drive was a huge success, and all of the food that was donated helped us feed tens of thousands of children living in poverty this summer.

*****Mark your calendars for our AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival taking place on Sept. 10 at Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown waterfront. We have fantastic local and national blues acts in our lineup. And this year, we’re excited to announce that Los Lobos will headline the festival! Get your tickets today! Visit www.SDBluesFest.com.

*****Throughout the month of September, the Food Bank will be bringing awareness to the problem of hunger in our community for San Diego’s Hunger Awareness Month. This September, you can help us advocate for the hungry and help the Food Bank raise funds to enroll more elementary school children on our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Check our website for details.

Remember, one candle can light a thousand. Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,

James A. FlorosPresident/CEO

2 3 4

One Candle Can Light a ThousandJacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank9850 Distribution AvenueSan Diego, CA 92121858-527-1419www.sandiegofoodbank.org

Board of DirectorsDavid Bejarano, Chief of Police, City of Chula Vista

Harvey C. Berger, Partner, Pope, Berger & Williams, LLC

Steve Bernstein – ChairmanBusiness Banking President, Wells Fargo

Corrine BrindleyCorporate Vice President, State AffairsSea World Parks and Entertainment

Bob Bolinger – Vice ChairmanVice President/Market ManagerEntercom San Diego

Anne M. CarlsonSr. Customer Marketing ManagerCoca-Cola Refreshments– West Region

Dan Devine

Denise DurkinSenior Manager, Product Development, Jenny Craig, Inc.

Aimee FaucettExecutive Vice President of International/DomesticPublic Policy and Member ServicesSan Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Jane Finley Senior Vice President & Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente

James A. Floros – President/Chief Executive OfficerJacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

Ahmed HaqueDirector of Asset Management, NRG Energy, Inc

Scott HeathPresident/General Manager, FOX 5 San Diego

Carlos IllingworthDirector, Public Affairs and Government RelationsVons, A Safeway Company

Richard “Dick” KelleyPresident & General Manager, NBC San Diego

Ed McGuire, Executive VP of FootballAdministration/ Player Finance

Dr. Mihir “Max” Parikh, Medical Director NVisioncenters

Sergio del Prado, Vice President, Corporate PartnershipsSan Diego Padres

Jason Puga, President/General Manager Land Rover San Diego

Steve Rowles, Partner, Morrison & Foerster

Anthony Schwarz, Sr. VP EngineeringQualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Clarence Shelmon, Retired

Advisory BoardStephen P. CushmanEugene “Mitch” MitchellBruce HollingsworthStephen M. BrigandiLarry Cleary Kathy DavisDoug DawsonSheldon DerezinErica FessiaDale GanzowBill GeppertScody HageBruce HollingsworthVince KasperickKimberley LaytonDavid LloydTim NeyHonorable William C. PateJennifer L. PerkinsEd PlantJohn Vingas

Los Lobos will headline the Food Bank’s 6th annual San Diego Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10.

The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown San Diego waterfront.

The family-friendly event will feature national and local blues acts on two stages including Los Lobos, Bobby Rush, Nikki Hill, Watermelon Slim, the Bey Paule Band with Wee Willie Walker, Chris Cain, and Big Jon Atkinson.

Attendees will enjoy specialist food vendors, local craft beer and wine, along with arts and crafts booths.

General admission tickets for the event are $25. VIP tickets for Saturday are $150. And this year, SUPER VIP Tickets are $250, which includes an evening VIP Concert at the House of Blues on Friday night before the festival. Children 12 and under are free of charge. All proceeds from the event benefit the Food Bank’s hunger-relief programs.

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled weekend of music by the scenic San Diego downtown waterfront, and help the Food Bank give hunger the blues.

The Food Bank is encouraging all event-goers to bring two cans of food to donate. For tickets and information visit: SDBluesFest.com.

Los Lobos to Headline AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival, Saturday, Sept. 10

Food Bank CEO Visits SacramentoIn May, Food Bank CEO, James Floros, attended the California Association of Food Bank’s (CAFB) annual legislative day. Floros met with elected officials in Sacramento to ask them to support hunger-relief legislation and programs, including AB 1577 the Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit; AB 2131 the Imagine No Hunger license plate; and funding for the State Emergency Food Assistance Program. James Floros met with the elected officials (pictured below), Asm. Brian Maienschein, and policy staff from the offices of Sen. Marty Block, Sen. Joel Anderson, Asm. Marie Waldron, Asm. Brian Jones, Asm. Rocky Chavez, and Sen. Ben Hueso.

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“I need help feeding my sons.”

Maria receives food from volunteers at the Food Bank’s Chula Vista emergency food pantry site.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Raises 277,721 Pounds!This year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive which took place on Saturday, May 14, raised 277,721 pounds of food which is more than double last year’s figure of 110,531 pounds!

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is the nation’s largest, single-day food drive operated by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the U.S. Postal Service.

County residents supported the food drive by placing nonperishable food items by residential mailboxes which were picked up by postal workers and delivered to the Food Bank.

The Food Bank wholeheartedly thanks everyone who donated and volunteered for the food drive.

All of the food collected helped the Food Bank meet demand for food assistance over the summer months.

“I’m not working right now because I’m caring for my son full time, but I want to go back to work,” she explains.

Maria previously worked three jobs. She worked at a fast food restaurant, cleaned houses and managed the apartments where she and her family lived before they moved. Her family is currently receiving SSI, but she is applying for the In-Home Supportive Services Program run by the State of California for families with disabled children so that she can return to work.

“I want to go back to work, but my son is disabled and home all alone. If I go to work, I’m so nervous at work. All I think about is leaving him home alone, and I don’t know what to do. If I can get Home Support, then I’ll be able to go back to working three jobs to support my family,” says Maria.

Over the summer, families living in poverty like Maria’s face the burden of providing meals for their children that they would have received at school during the school week. These families turn to the Food Bank for assistance during the summer months.

“The Food Bank is a blessing. I come to the Food Bank and receive fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, meat and canned food. It helps so much,” says Maria as she leaves the emergency pantry.

If you would like to support our Families and Youth Initiative and our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, contact Liz Sheahan at 858-863-5129.

CEO Jim Floros meets with L – R Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins, Asm. Shirley Weber, Senator Pat Bates, and Asm. Lorena Gonzalez

As I write this column, I am overwhelmed by the tremendous support the Food Bank receives from the community every single day.

A senior citizen sent us a check for $5 recently and said, although she had limited means, she wanted to help us make sure children and families did not face hunger.

A youngster who recently had his 6th birthday party asked his friends to bring food and money for the Food Bank instead of birthday presents, because he hated the thought of other kids having to go to bed hungry because their parents did not have enough money for food.

When I meet our donors and hear of such selfless generosity, I am reminded of the adage that one candle can light a thousand. Because it takes a community to support a community, we draw all of our support from you…. you are the San Diego Food Bank because your volunteerism, donations, and support are the backbone of our organization. You enable us to carry out our important mission every single day. For that, I wholeheartedly thank you!

******I also want to express my profound gratitude to everyone who supported our 4th annual Foodtasia Gala. The event was a huge success with more than 500 attendees. It sold out two weeks in advance and raised $420K for our vital hunger-relief programs, including our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Thank you to our gala chairs, Debra Devine and Jennifer Schwarz, our sponsors, our emcees Lisa Remillard and David Davis of KUSI News, our gala committee, our chef committee, our volunteers, and everyone who attended the event. Mark your calendars! Next year’s Foodtasia Gala will take place on April 29, 2017.

******Another BIG thank you to the community for supporting our School’s Out, Hunger’s Not Summer Food Drive. Thanks also to our food drive partners the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, SDG&E, Albertsons, Vons, and our media partners, CBS 8 and the San Diego Union Tribune. The food drive was a huge success, and all of the food that was donated helped us feed tens of thousands of children living in poverty this summer.

*****Mark your calendars for our AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival taking place on Sept. 10 at Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown waterfront. We have fantastic local and national blues acts in our lineup. And this year, we’re excited to announce that Los Lobos will headline the festival! Get your tickets today! Visit www.SDBluesFest.com.

*****Throughout the month of September, the Food Bank will be bringing awareness to the problem of hunger in our community for San Diego’s Hunger Awareness Month. This September, you can help us advocate for the hungry and help the Food Bank raise funds to enroll more elementary school children on our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Check our website for details.

Remember, one candle can light a thousand. Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,

James A. FlorosPresident/CEO

2 3 4

One Candle Can Light a ThousandJacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank9850 Distribution AvenueSan Diego, CA 92121858-527-1419www.sandiegofoodbank.org

Board of DirectorsDavid Bejarano, Chief of Police, City of Chula Vista

Harvey C. Berger, Partner, Pope, Berger & Williams, LLC

Steve Bernstein – ChairmanBusiness Banking President, Wells Fargo

Corrine BrindleyCorporate Vice President, State AffairsSea World Parks and Entertainment

Bob Bolinger – Vice ChairmanVice President/Market ManagerEntercom San Diego

Anne M. CarlsonSr. Customer Marketing ManagerCoca-Cola Refreshments– West Region

Dan Devine

Denise DurkinSenior Manager, Product Development, Jenny Craig, Inc.

Aimee FaucettExecutive Vice President of International/DomesticPublic Policy and Member ServicesSan Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Jane Finley Senior Vice President & Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente

James A. Floros – President/Chief Executive OfficerJacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

Ahmed HaqueDirector of Asset Management, NRG Energy, Inc

Scott HeathPresident/General Manager, FOX 5 San Diego

Carlos IllingworthDirector, Public Affairs and Government RelationsVons, A Safeway Company

Richard “Dick” KelleyPresident & General Manager, NBC San Diego

Ed McGuire, Executive VP of FootballAdministration/ Player Finance

Dr. Mihir “Max” Parikh, Medical Director NVisioncenters

Sergio del Prado, Vice President, Corporate PartnershipsSan Diego Padres

Jason Puga, President/General Manager Land Rover San Diego

Steve Rowles, Partner, Morrison & Foerster

Anthony Schwarz, Sr. VP EngineeringQualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Clarence Shelmon, Retired

Advisory BoardStephen P. CushmanEugene “Mitch” MitchellBruce HollingsworthStephen M. BrigandiLarry Cleary Kathy DavisDoug DawsonSheldon DerezinErica FessiaDale GanzowBill GeppertScody HageBruce HollingsworthVince KasperickKimberley LaytonDavid LloydTim NeyHonorable William C. PateJennifer L. PerkinsEd PlantJohn Vingas

Los Lobos will headline the Food Bank’s 6th annual San Diego Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10.

The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown San Diego waterfront.

The family-friendly event will feature national and local blues acts on two stages including Los Lobos, Bobby Rush, Nikki Hill, Watermelon Slim, the Bey Paule Band with Wee Willie Walker, Chris Cain, and Big Jon Atkinson.

Attendees will enjoy specialist food vendors, local craft beer and wine, along with arts and crafts booths.

General admission tickets for the event are $25. VIP tickets for Saturday are $150. And this year, SUPER VIP Tickets are $250, which includes an evening VIP Concert at the House of Blues on Friday night before the festival. Children 12 and under are free of charge. All proceeds from the event benefit the Food Bank’s hunger-relief programs.

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled weekend of music by the scenic San Diego downtown waterfront, and help the Food Bank give hunger the blues.

The Food Bank is encouraging all event-goers to bring two cans of food to donate. For tickets and information visit: SDBluesFest.com.

Los Lobos to Headline AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival, Saturday, Sept. 10

Food Bank CEO Visits SacramentoIn May, Food Bank CEO, James Floros, attended the California Association of Food Bank’s (CAFB) annual legislative day. Floros met with elected officials in Sacramento to ask them to support hunger-relief legislation and programs, including AB 1577 the Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit; AB 2131 the Imagine No Hunger license plate; and funding for the State Emergency Food Assistance Program. James Floros met with the elected officials (pictured below), Asm. Brian Maienschein, and policy staff from the offices of Sen. Marty Block, Sen. Joel Anderson, Asm. Marie Waldron, Asm. Brian Jones, Asm. Rocky Chavez, and Sen. Ben Hueso.

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“I need help feeding my sons.”

Maria receives food from volunteers at the Food Bank’s Chula Vista emergency food pantry site.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Raises 277,721 Pounds!This year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive which took place on Saturday, May 14, raised 277,721 pounds of food which is more than double last year’s figure of 110,531 pounds!

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is the nation’s largest, single-day food drive operated by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the U.S. Postal Service.

County residents supported the food drive by placing nonperishable food items by residential mailboxes which were picked up by postal workers and delivered to the Food Bank.

The Food Bank wholeheartedly thanks everyone who donated and volunteered for the food drive.

All of the food collected helped the Food Bank meet demand for food assistance over the summer months.

“I’m not working right now because I’m caring for my son full time, but I want to go back to work,” she explains.

Maria previously worked three jobs. She worked at a fast food restaurant, cleaned houses and managed the apartments where she and her family lived before they moved. Her family is currently receiving SSI, but she is applying for the In-Home Supportive Services Program run by the State of California for families with disabled children so that she can return to work.

“I want to go back to work, but my son is disabled and home all alone. If I go to work, I’m so nervous at work. All I think about is leaving him home alone, and I don’t know what to do. If I can get Home Support, then I’ll be able to go back to working three jobs to support my family,” says Maria.

Over the summer, families living in poverty like Maria’s face the burden of providing meals for their children that they would have received at school during the school week. These families turn to the Food Bank for assistance during the summer months.

“The Food Bank is a blessing. I come to the Food Bank and receive fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, meat and canned food. It helps so much,” says Maria as she leaves the emergency pantry.

If you would like to support our Families and Youth Initiative and our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, contact Liz Sheahan at 858-863-5129.

CEO Jim Floros meets with L – R Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins, Asm. Shirley Weber, Senator Pat Bates, and Asm. Lorena Gonzalez

As I write this column, I am overwhelmed by the tremendous support the Food Bank receives from the community every single day.

A senior citizen sent us a check for $5 recently and said, although she had limited means, she wanted to help us make sure children and families did not face hunger.

A youngster who recently had his 6th birthday party asked his friends to bring food and money for the Food Bank instead of birthday presents, because he hated the thought of other kids having to go to bed hungry because their parents did not have enough money for food.

When I meet our donors and hear of such selfless generosity, I am reminded of the adage that one candle can light a thousand. Because it takes a community to support a community, we draw all of our support from you…. you are the San Diego Food Bank because your volunteerism, donations, and support are the backbone of our organization. You enable us to carry out our important mission every single day. For that, I wholeheartedly thank you!

******I also want to express my profound gratitude to everyone who supported our 4th annual Foodtasia Gala. The event was a huge success with more than 500 attendees. It sold out two weeks in advance and raised $420K for our vital hunger-relief programs, including our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Thank you to our gala chairs, Debra Devine and Jennifer Schwarz, our sponsors, our emcees Lisa Remillard and David Davis of KUSI News, our gala committee, our chef committee, our volunteers, and everyone who attended the event. Mark your calendars! Next year’s Foodtasia Gala will take place on April 29, 2017.

******Another BIG thank you to the community for supporting our School’s Out, Hunger’s Not Summer Food Drive. Thanks also to our food drive partners the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, SDG&E, Albertsons, Vons, and our media partners, CBS 8 and the San Diego Union Tribune. The food drive was a huge success, and all of the food that was donated helped us feed tens of thousands of children living in poverty this summer.

*****Mark your calendars for our AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival taking place on Sept. 10 at Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown waterfront. We have fantastic local and national blues acts in our lineup. And this year, we’re excited to announce that Los Lobos will headline the festival! Get your tickets today! Visit www.SDBluesFest.com.

*****Throughout the month of September, the Food Bank will be bringing awareness to the problem of hunger in our community for San Diego’s Hunger Awareness Month. This September, you can help us advocate for the hungry and help the Food Bank raise funds to enroll more elementary school children on our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Check our website for details.

Remember, one candle can light a thousand. Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,

James A. FlorosPresident/CEO

2 3 4

One Candle Can Light a ThousandJacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank9850 Distribution AvenueSan Diego, CA 92121858-527-1419www.sandiegofoodbank.org

Board of DirectorsDavid Bejarano, Chief of Police, City of Chula Vista

Harvey C. Berger, Partner, Pope, Berger & Williams, LLC

Steve Bernstein – ChairmanBusiness Banking President, Wells Fargo

Corrine BrindleyCorporate Vice President, State AffairsSea World Parks and Entertainment

Bob Bolinger – Vice ChairmanVice President/Market ManagerEntercom San Diego

Anne M. CarlsonSr. Customer Marketing ManagerCoca-Cola Refreshments– West Region

Dan Devine

Denise DurkinSenior Manager, Product Development, Jenny Craig, Inc.

Aimee FaucettExecutive Vice President of International/DomesticPublic Policy and Member ServicesSan Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Jane Finley Senior Vice President & Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente

James A. Floros – President/Chief Executive OfficerJacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

Ahmed HaqueDirector of Asset Management, NRG Energy, Inc

Scott HeathPresident/General Manager, FOX 5 San Diego

Carlos IllingworthDirector, Public Affairs and Government RelationsVons, A Safeway Company

Richard “Dick” KelleyPresident & General Manager, NBC San Diego

Ed McGuire, Executive VP of FootballAdministration/ Player Finance

Dr. Mihir “Max” Parikh, Medical Director NVisioncenters

Sergio del Prado, Vice President, Corporate PartnershipsSan Diego Padres

Jason Puga, President/General Manager Land Rover San Diego

Steve Rowles, Partner, Morrison & Foerster

Anthony Schwarz, Sr. VP EngineeringQualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Clarence Shelmon, Retired

Advisory BoardStephen P. CushmanEugene “Mitch” MitchellBruce HollingsworthStephen M. BrigandiLarry Cleary Kathy DavisDoug DawsonSheldon DerezinErica FessiaDale GanzowBill GeppertScody HageBruce HollingsworthVince KasperickKimberley LaytonDavid LloydTim NeyHonorable William C. PateJennifer L. PerkinsEd PlantJohn Vingas

Los Lobos will headline the Food Bank’s 6th annual San Diego Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10.

The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown San Diego waterfront.

The family-friendly event will feature national and local blues acts on two stages including Los Lobos, Bobby Rush, Nikki Hill, Watermelon Slim, the Bey Paule Band with Wee Willie Walker, Chris Cain, and Big Jon Atkinson.

Attendees will enjoy specialist food vendors, local craft beer and wine, along with arts and crafts booths.

General admission tickets for the event are $25. VIP tickets for Saturday are $150. And this year, SUPER VIP Tickets are $250, which includes an evening VIP Concert at the House of Blues on Friday night before the festival. Children 12 and under are free of charge. All proceeds from the event benefit the Food Bank’s hunger-relief programs.

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled weekend of music by the scenic San Diego downtown waterfront, and help the Food Bank give hunger the blues.

The Food Bank is encouraging all event-goers to bring two cans of food to donate. For tickets and information visit: SDBluesFest.com.

Los Lobos to Headline AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival, Saturday, Sept. 10

Food Bank CEO Visits SacramentoIn May, Food Bank CEO, James Floros, attended the California Association of Food Bank’s (CAFB) annual legislative day. Floros met with elected officials in Sacramento to ask them to support hunger-relief legislation and programs, including AB 1577 the Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit; AB 2131 the Imagine No Hunger license plate; and funding for the State Emergency Food Assistance Program. James Floros met with the elected officials (pictured below), Asm. Brian Maienschein, and policy staff from the offices of Sen. Marty Block, Sen. Joel Anderson, Asm. Marie Waldron, Asm. Brian Jones, Asm. Rocky Chavez, and Sen. Ben Hueso.

continued from page 1

“I need help feeding my sons.”

Maria receives food from volunteers at the Food Bank’s Chula Vista emergency food pantry site.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Raises 277,721 Pounds!This year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive which took place on Saturday, May 14, raised 277,721 pounds of food which is more than double last year’s figure of 110,531 pounds!

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is the nation’s largest, single-day food drive operated by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the U.S. Postal Service.

County residents supported the food drive by placing nonperishable food items by residential mailboxes which were picked up by postal workers and delivered to the Food Bank.

The Food Bank wholeheartedly thanks everyone who donated and volunteered for the food drive.

All of the food collected helped the Food Bank meet demand for food assistance over the summer months.

“I’m not working right now because I’m caring for my son full time, but I want to go back to work,” she explains.

Maria previously worked three jobs. She worked at a fast food restaurant, cleaned houses and managed the apartments where she and her family lived before they moved. Her family is currently receiving SSI, but she is applying for the In-Home Supportive Services Program run by the State of California for families with disabled children so that she can return to work.

“I want to go back to work, but my son is disabled and home all alone. If I go to work, I’m so nervous at work. All I think about is leaving him home alone, and I don’t know what to do. If I can get Home Support, then I’ll be able to go back to working three jobs to support my family,” says Maria.

Over the summer, families living in poverty like Maria’s face the burden of providing meals for their children that they would have received at school during the school week. These families turn to the Food Bank for assistance during the summer months.

“The Food Bank is a blessing. I come to the Food Bank and receive fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, meat and canned food. It helps so much,” says Maria as she leaves the emergency pantry.

If you would like to support our Families and Youth Initiative and our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, contact Liz Sheahan at 858-863-5129.

CEO Jim Floros meets with L – R Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins, Asm. Shirley Weber, Senator Pat Bates, and Asm. Lorena Gonzalez

Special ThanksOur gratitude goes to the following corporations, foundations and organizations for their generous support received between March and May 2016.

On an overcast summer morning, Maria waits in line to receive food assistance at the Food Bank’s emergency food pantry site in Chula Vista. Maria waits with others in line to receive groceries from the emergency pantry to have enough food to get through to the week. She has been receiving assistance from the Food Bank for the past year to help feed her two sons.

“I’m a single mom, and I have two handicapped boys. I’m doing the best I can to support them. One is 20 years old, and the other is 11 years old. Thomas, my 20-year-old, has autism and attends programs at the San Diego Regional Center for people with developmental disabilities. And, my 11-year-old, Angel, is mentally handicapped. He’s in the 6th grade at Lauderbach Elementary School,” explains Maria.

Maria’s 11-year-old son, Angel, receives free breakfast and lunch at school Monday through Friday, and he is also on the Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids Backpack Program which provides him with a backpack full of food to take home every Friday afternoon to ensure that he does not go hungry over the weekend.

The summer months are especially difficult for Maria when Angel is not in school. This is because Angel stops receiving free school meals and his weekend backpack of food when school is out for summer vacation, so Maria must visit several Food Bank distributions over the summer months to feed her family.

“I come to the Food Bank over the summer to feed my children. Angel is home full time now, and I need to feed him. He normally gets free meals at school, and he’s also on the Backpack Program so he gets a weekend backpack of food, but it all stops over the summer, and I need help putting food on the table,” she explains.

“I need help feeding my sons.”

SUMMER 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

www.sandiegofoodbank.org

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FOOD FOR THOUGHTJACOBS & CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK NEWSLETTER

“I’m a single mom, and I have two

handicapped boys. I’m doing the best I can to

support them.”

The Food Bank raised $420K at our 2016 annual gala, Foodtasia: Chefs, Cork & Craft which was held at the Food Bank’s warehouse in April and attended by 500 supporters.

The theme of the event served as an homage to the region’s celebrated chefs, and the event décor reflected a rustic chic theme with weathered wood, earth tones, and vintage pieces.

Guests were treated to craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during the opening reception and silent auction, which featured live music by local blues singer, Whitney Shay.

Following the reception, each table of guests was hosted by their own personal chef for the evening who prepared a delicious, multi-course dinner. And the evening’s program was emceed by KUSI News anchors, Lisa Remillard and David Davis. The evening ended with dancing and music by acclaimed cover band, Liquid Blue.

The Food Bank thanks our sponsors, supporters and volunteers who made the evening a great success! All funds raised from the gala will be used to support vital hunger-relief programs including the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.

Wells Fargo Receives the 2016 Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell Community Hero AwardSteve Bernstein, Business Banking President of Wells Fargo Bank, accepted the Food Bank’s annual Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell Community Hero Award on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank at the Food Bank’s 2016 Foodtasia Gala.

The award recognizes Wells Fargo Bank’s incredible contributions to our mission including foundation and corporate donations totaling over $500,000 since 2001; Wells Fargo employees’ volunteerism, clocking in thousands of volunteer hours at the Food Bank’s warehouse; and Wells Fargo Bank’s sponsorship the Food Bank’s annual Holiday Food Drive campaign that raises hundreds of thousands of pounds of food for families in need every year.

The award was established in honor of former board chairman “Mitch” Mitchell and recognizes an individual or organization for demonstrating outstanding support for the Food Bank.

Thank you Wells Fargo Bank for all of your support!

2016 Foodtasia Gala Raises $420K for Food Bank

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Foundations & OrganizationsBusinesses

San Diego Blues Festival 2016

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Platinum ($25,000 to $49,999) NRG Energy, Inc. Richard & Richard Construction Company, Inc. Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

Gold ($10,000 to $24,999)Barona Resort and Casino ChevronLand Rover San DiegoR. Datron Holdings, Inc.Sovereign CapitalTaste of the NFL

Silver ($5,000 to $9,999)Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & AirBridgepoint Education, Inc. HD SupplyPierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. San Diego ChargersSysco San Diego, Inc.Walmart Stores, Inc.Wells Fargo Bank

Bronze ($2,500 to $4,999)Barons Market Bonita Vista Escrow, Inc. Grand Pacific Resorts Services, LP Heller Real Estate Group, Inc. Jake’s Del Mar Main Electric Supply Riverstone Resources, LLC RKD Alpha DogSempra Employee Giving Network Toyota of Poway Tribune Company

Diamond ($50,000 or more)Walmart Foundation

Gold ($10,000 to $24,999)JP Martin Foundation

Silver ($5,000 to $9,999)Brutten Family FoundationKaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Meyer Charitable FoundationPadres Foundation The USAA Foundation

Bronze ($2,500 to $4,999)International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Jack in the Box FoundationMaximus FoundationSan Diego Aces Disc Golf San Diego - Imperial County Labor Council, AFL-CIO San Diego County Building Trades Council San Marcos High School

Copper ($1,000 to $2,499)Airman Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Air Station Christ Episcopal Church Thrift Shop Fundacion Monte De Piedad Macy’s Foundation Mission Hills High School Rancho Santa Fe School Religious Offering Fund, Naval Air Station North Island

“Mitch” Mitchell and Food Bank CEO Jim Floros present the 2016 Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell

Community Hero Award to Steve Bernstein, Business Banking President, Wells Fargo Bank.

Copper ($1,000 to $2,499)Bonko Corporation Haupt Financial Group Inc. Harvard Cooking Girl, LLCHodad’siHeart Media San Diego KyXy 96.5 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.

The Food Bank Uses Your Donations EfficientlyThe Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is one of the most efficient charities in San Diego County.

For every dollar you donate, 93 cents goes directly to our food programs and services – only 7 cents goes towards administration and fundraising.

Thanks to our streamlined efficiency, your donation goes a long way towards feeding hungry families and individuals in San Diego County!

Thank you for your support!

Admin3%

Fundraising4%

Programs & Services93%

Special ThanksOur gratitude goes to the following corporations, foundations and organizations for their generous support received between March and May 2016.

On an overcast summer morning, Maria waits in line to receive food assistance at the Food Bank’s emergency food pantry site in Chula Vista. Maria waits with others in line to receive groceries from the emergency pantry to have enough food to get through to the week. She has been receiving assistance from the Food Bank for the past year to help feed her two sons.

“I’m a single mom, and I have two handicapped boys. I’m doing the best I can to support them. One is 20 years old, and the other is 11 years old. Thomas, my 20-year-old, has autism and attends programs at the San Diego Regional Center for people with developmental disabilities. And, my 11-year-old, Angel, is mentally handicapped. He’s in the 6th grade at Lauderbach Elementary School,” explains Maria.

Maria’s 11-year-old son, Angel, receives free breakfast and lunch at school Monday through Friday, and he is also on the Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids Backpack Program which provides him with a backpack full of food to take home every Friday afternoon to ensure that he does not go hungry over the weekend.

The summer months are especially difficult for Maria when Angel is not in school. This is because Angel stops receiving free school meals and his weekend backpack of food when school is out for summer vacation, so Maria must visit several Food Bank distributions over the summer months to feed her family.

“I come to the Food Bank over the summer to feed my children. Angel is home full time now, and I need to feed him. He normally gets free meals at school, and he’s also on the Backpack Program so he gets a weekend backpack of food, but it all stops over the summer, and I need help putting food on the table,” she explains.

“I need help feeding my sons.”

SUMMER 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

www.sandiegofoodbank.org

continued on page 3

65

FOOD FOR THOUGHTJACOBS & CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK NEWSLETTER

“I’m a single mom, and I have two

handicapped boys. I’m doing the best I can to

support them.”

The Food Bank raised $420K at our 2016 annual gala, Foodtasia: Chefs, Cork & Craft which was held at the Food Bank’s warehouse in April and attended by 500 supporters.

The theme of the event served as an homage to the region’s celebrated chefs, and the event décor reflected a rustic chic theme with weathered wood, earth tones, and vintage pieces.

Guests were treated to craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during the opening reception and silent auction, which featured live music by local blues singer, Whitney Shay.

Following the reception, each table of guests was hosted by their own personal chef for the evening who prepared a delicious, multi-course dinner. And the evening’s program was emceed by KUSI News anchors, Lisa Remillard and David Davis. The evening ended with dancing and music by acclaimed cover band, Liquid Blue.

The Food Bank thanks our sponsors, supporters and volunteers who made the evening a great success! All funds raised from the gala will be used to support vital hunger-relief programs including the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.

Wells Fargo Receives the 2016 Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell Community Hero AwardSteve Bernstein, Business Banking President of Wells Fargo Bank, accepted the Food Bank’s annual Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell Community Hero Award on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank at the Food Bank’s 2016 Foodtasia Gala.

The award recognizes Wells Fargo Bank’s incredible contributions to our mission including foundation and corporate donations totaling over $500,000 since 2001; Wells Fargo employees’ volunteerism, clocking in thousands of volunteer hours at the Food Bank’s warehouse; and Wells Fargo Bank’s sponsorship the Food Bank’s annual Holiday Food Drive campaign that raises hundreds of thousands of pounds of food for families in need every year.

The award was established in honor of former board chairman “Mitch” Mitchell and recognizes an individual or organization for demonstrating outstanding support for the Food Bank.

Thank you Wells Fargo Bank for all of your support!

2016 Foodtasia Gala Raises $420K for Food Bank

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Foundations & OrganizationsBusinesses

San Diego Blues Festival 2016

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Page 52016 Foodtasia Gala

Platinum ($25,000 to $49,999) NRG Energy, Inc. Richard & Richard Construction Company, Inc. Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

Gold ($10,000 to $24,999)Barona Resort and Casino ChevronLand Rover San DiegoR. Datron Holdings, Inc.Sovereign CapitalTaste of the NFL

Silver ($5,000 to $9,999)Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & AirBridgepoint Education, Inc. HD SupplyPierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. San Diego ChargersSysco San Diego, Inc.Walmart Stores, Inc.Wells Fargo Bank

Bronze ($2,500 to $4,999)Barons Market Bonita Vista Escrow, Inc. Grand Pacific Resorts Services, LP Heller Real Estate Group, Inc. Jake’s Del Mar Main Electric Supply Riverstone Resources, LLC RKD Alpha DogSempra Employee Giving Network Toyota of Poway Tribune Company

Diamond ($50,000 or more)Walmart Foundation

Gold ($10,000 to $24,999)JP Martin Foundation

Silver ($5,000 to $9,999)Brutten Family FoundationKaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Meyer Charitable FoundationPadres Foundation The USAA Foundation

Bronze ($2,500 to $4,999)International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Jack in the Box FoundationMaximus FoundationSan Diego Aces Disc Golf San Diego - Imperial County Labor Council, AFL-CIO San Diego County Building Trades Council San Marcos High School

Copper ($1,000 to $2,499)Airman Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Air Station Christ Episcopal Church Thrift Shop Fundacion Monte De Piedad Macy’s Foundation Mission Hills High School Rancho Santa Fe School Religious Offering Fund, Naval Air Station North Island

“Mitch” Mitchell and Food Bank CEO Jim Floros present the 2016 Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell

Community Hero Award to Steve Bernstein, Business Banking President, Wells Fargo Bank.

Copper ($1,000 to $2,499)Bonko Corporation Haupt Financial Group Inc. Harvard Cooking Girl, LLCHodad’siHeart Media San Diego KyXy 96.5 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.

The Food Bank Uses Your Donations EfficientlyThe Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is one of the most efficient charities in San Diego County.

For every dollar you donate, 93 cents goes directly to our food programs and services – only 7 cents goes towards administration and fundraising.

Thanks to our streamlined efficiency, your donation goes a long way towards feeding hungry families and individuals in San Diego County!

Thank you for your support!

Admin3%

Fundraising4%

Programs & Services93%