State of Hunger 2019

The cover of the program for the First Annual State of Hunger.

Hunger is a problem we can solve.

Posters sharing the vision for a #HungerFreeSD.

Americorps Anti-Hunger VISTA Jaqueline Ibarra checks people in with a smile!

Americorps Anti-Hunger VISTA Bennett Donine checking people in with a smile!

Development Coordinator Caitlin Wright helps guests make sure they’re registered for the luncheon.

Paper plates decorated by food insecure children and adults.

The placemats for the State of Hunger Luncheon featured paper plates with messages from food insecure children and adults.

A beautiful place setting by Kitchens for Good!

San Diego Hunger Coalition Board President Ron Troyano welcomes everyone to the First Annual State of Hunger.

San Diego Hunger Coalition Executive Director explains what the Hunger Coalition is all about.

Ron Troyano and Anahid Brakke accept a California State Assembly resolution from Assemblywoman Shirley Weber’s office honoring San Diego Hunger Coalition’s 45 years of service to the community.

Stephen Chin with Sharp Health Plan welcomes guests and speaks about the importance of Hunger Free San Diego.

Anahid Brakke, Executive Director of San Diego Hunger Coalition, discusses the current State of Hunger in San Diego County.

Anahid Brakke thanks the Hunger Free San Diego partners for their dedication.

Amanda Schultz Brochu, Senior Director of Programs, talks about the work required for a Hunger Free San Diego and how it will take a community to achieve our goals.

A panel of hunger relief experts speak about the challenges and opportunities in their various sectors.

Left to right:

Gary Petill, San Diego Unified School District

Vanessa Ruiz Moore, San Diego Food Bank

Vince Hall, Feeding San Diego

Karla Samayoa, 2-1-1 San Diego

Paul Downy, Serving Seniors

Amanda Schultz Brochu, San Diego Hunger Coalition

The panel answers questions about hunger relief in San Diego County.

All of the speakers for the first annual State of Hunger.

Guests enjoy lunch catered by Kitchens for Good.

Guests enjoying lunch catered by Kitchens for Good.

The San Diego Hunger Coalition team.