Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Disaster CalFresh applications related to the Jan. 21-23 flooding in San Diego County ended on Friday, March 22, 2024. More than 12,800 applications were approved and more than $5.7 million in benefits was provided to people and families to buy food.
Government
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Jobs and finances, food systems, health, and housing – data shows these areas have some of the largest equity gaps in the San Diego region. The Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) released the County’s first Equity Indicators Report on Wednesday.
Health
Reading Time: < 1 minute
If you lost food due to the flood, or you lost power and food due to the flood, you can request a replacement of your CalFresh benefits until Feb. 21, 2024.
Consumer
Reading Time: 2 minutes
It’s been one year and counting since hopeful chefs looking for a way to start a business in their homes found one through the County’s Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations program.
Public Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 16 to execute a new three-year agreement between the County, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and the local nonprofit Lucky Duck Foundation to help prepare and distribute 1,000 daily meals to unsheltered residents seven days a week.
Government
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The County of San Diego announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations will open Saturday, Feb. 27, to people who work in emergency services, child care and education, and food and agriculture (including grocery stores).
Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Qualified older adults in the region can now sign up to get three free and healthy meals a day delivered to their home for a limited time through the “Great Plates Delivered” program, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.