Tag: Food Justice

  • Charities Brace For Higher Demand, Fewer Donations

    By Susan Murphy ‘Tis the season for giving, but a growing number of San Diego County residents are in need of receiving. Jennifer Gilmore, executive director with Feeding America San Diego, said several regular donors have contacted her to say they’re unable to help this year. “In fact, I had a letter from a gentlemen who’s…

  • Local Food Advocates Urging Congress to Stop ‘Secret’ Farm Bill

    The San Diego Hunger Coalition and other local food groups are urging residents to call on their representatives to stop a “secret farm bill,” referring to a move by the House and Senate agriculture committees to race ahead of the 2012 legislative process. | Video Credit: Brian Myers By Megan Burks and Brian Myers A…

  • Childhood Obesity Declines In San Diego; Percentage Remains Alarming

    By Kenny Goldberg San Diego County may be turning the tide on childhood obesity. A new report reveals the percentage of overweight and obese kids fell between 2005 and 2010. Yet still more than one-third of them are seriously overweight. The report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research tracks the change in childhood obesity in all 58…

  • Field Guide: Looking at Public Safety

    By Megan Burks [Editor’s Note: Field Guide is a weekly email bringing you the news, explainers and action items needed to navigate your changing community. Click here to subscribe.] FIELD GUIDE TOOLBOX Violent Crimes by Neighborhood (2011) Azalea/Hollywood – 11 Castle – 48 Cherokee Point – 28 Chollas Creek – 16 Colina Del Sol –…

  • Event: Food Access in City Heights

    By Adrian Florido What makes it hard for low-income immigrant and refugee communities of City Heights to access nutritious food? What can be done about it? And more importantly, what is being done about it? On Saturday, Nov. 12, join us for a discussion on the barriers and solutions to healthy food access in San Diego’s most…