“ Oftentimes , I will buy food instead of paying a bill and just let it be late . It is not ideal , but I have done it . It is tough when there is not enough , and you have to make the decisions ,” she tells GB Magazine . “ With gas going up , obviously you need gas to go to work , to take the kids to school , to go to the grocery store and doctor ’ s appointments . The next thing is you have to eat . Everything else , you just kind of make it work .”
Melissa learned about Feeding San Diego ’ s Together Tour drive-through food distribution at Southwestern College through her victim advocate . She has attended a handful of times to receive fresh produce , pantry staples and frozen proteins . To her and her family , the ability to quickly drive through to access no-cost groceries makes a massive difference in their lives . “ Leaving the Feeding San Diego events , it is
like a weight lifted off your shoulders and the feeling of ‘ Today is going to be a good day ,’” Melissa gleamed .
As global supply chain issues and inflation continues to affect us all , Feeding San Diego works to provide the nutrition and support families need to not just survive , but thrive . Last year , the organization distributed more than 35 million meals , and nearly 70 % was food that was rescued from grocery stores , wholesalers , distributors , retailers and farms . To achieve this , they rely on the generosity of the community . This holiday season , they are asking us all to give hope and share joy with families in need .
To learn more about how you can support families like Melissa ’ s this holiday season , visit www . feedingsandiego . org / give-hope-share-joy .
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