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City College food pantry ready to feed students

The new food pantry, Knight’s Table, is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • February 3, 2023

Students at San Diego City College will be able to grab something to eat or drink at a new food assistance resource this semester. The new food pantry, Knight’s Table, is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is located on the first floor of the T building.

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VIDEO: Fast and easy Chicken and Rice burrito for #citycookingchallenge

Host Susana Serrano transforms City College’s Hunger Action Day ingredients into a delicious and healthy chicken and rice burrito.

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist • March 3, 2022

San Diego City College partnered up with the San Diego Food Bank for Hunger Action Day. Social distancing guidelines, including mask use requirements and a safe walk-up option, were in place for all volunteers and attendees of the event. Along with the donated food, City also provided bags of toiletries containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, deodorant, soap and condoms.

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Virtual donation drive to help City College students facing food insecurity

Pack the Pantry runs through Nov. 30

Joel Garcia, Multimedia Journalist • November 10, 2021

The San Diego Food Bank is teaming up with the North County Food Bank for the 3rd annual Pack the Pantry food donation drive, sponsored by California Coast Credit Union, through Nov. 30.

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VIDEO: Pear oatmeal a delicious, healthy #CityCookingChallenge treat

Hunger Action Day is held twice a month at San Diego City College

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist • October 19, 2021

In this week's #CityCookingChallenge, Susana Serrano mixed items from the food drive and her own kitchen to make a delicious and healthy pear oatmeal.

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Hunger Action Days are back at City College (with video)

Student Affairs once again offers Hunger Action Days with plans to expand

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • October 6, 2021

Every first Tuesday and third Monday of every month, Student Affairs, in collaboration with the San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego, hosts Hunger Action Days.

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VIDEO: #CityCookingChallenge made America’s favorite dessert apple pie

Today's #CityCookingChallenge includes apple pie, America's favorite dessert

Jesus Lopez, Multimedia Journalist • April 20, 2021

City Times reporter Jesus Lopez is back with #CityCookingChallenge at San Diego City College Hunger Action Day. The food was donated by San Diego Food Bank.

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VIDEO: Southern-inspired breakfast-for-dinner from Hunger Action Day at City College

Today's #CityCookingChallenge includes home fries topped with a fried egg

Jesus Lopez, Multimedia Journalist • April 6, 2021

City Times reporter Jesus Lopez is back with #CityCookingChallenge at San Diego City College Hunger Action Day. The food was donated by San Diego Food Bank.

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VIDEO: A hearty lentil soup good anytime made from Hunger Action Day at City College

Are you up for the #citycookingchallenge? Share you best dish on social media

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • March 2, 2021

City Times reporter Jesus Lopez was back at San Diego City College's Hunger Action Day. He made a lentil soup with the onions, potatoes and carrots from his box of donated food.

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San Diego City College partners with local non-profits to fight hunger

Share what you create with your bag of food #CityCookingChallenge

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • March 2, 2021

City College’s Hunger Action Days takes place the first Tuesday and third Monday of every month from 12-2 p.m. or until food runs out.

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VIDEO: FDA recommends Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine as eligibility expands in San Diego County

New vaccination sites opening in Otay Mesa and Lemon Grove

Katia Pechenkina, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • February 26, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use on Friday, a day before new sites open in San Diego County.

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#TODAYATCITY: San Diego City College tackles hunger with food drives

Sign up now for today's event, which is held twice a month through the spring term

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • February 22, 2021

Free food is available for all students, classified professionals, faculty, and community members of City College from 12-2 p.m.

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Hunger Action Day provides free food for City College students

Students can pick up free food until 2 p.m. today

Alex Gomez, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Free bags of food will be provided to students, faculty and classified professionals of San Diego City College this afternoon on Election Day for Hunger Action Day.

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