San Diego CA— Mission Fed Credit Union, San Diego’s largest member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County, has initiated a dollar-for-dollar match up to $50,000 to help support the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. The Food Bank has announced that its food distribution programs will continue to serve those in need throughout the duration of the coronavirus crisis.
“As a dedicated and compassionate community partner, we’re working hard to help the San Diego community through this unprecedented time, “said Debra Schwartz, CEO of Mission Federal Credit Union. “We have launched our Dollar-For-Dollar match up to $50,000 to help support the San Diego Food Bank in its efforts to feed the residents of San Diego during the COVID-19 crisis. We encourage the community and members of Mission Fed to log on to our website www.missionfed.com/givingback to make a donation.”
The Food Bank and its North County Food Bank chapter comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 28 million pounds of food, and the Food Bank serves, on average, 350,000 people per month in San Diego County.
Through its North County Food Bank chapter and by partnering with nearly 500 nonprofit partners with feeding programs, the Food Bank provides nutritious food to individuals and families in need in communities throughout San Diego County.