The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank opened a new, permanent location in Vista on Friday.
Why it matters: The new facility allows the nonprofit organization to expand hunger-relief programs and food distribution services in North County, where demand is rising.
Between the lines: The food bank was spending about $400,000 per year to rent a leased space. With help from a major donor, the organization now owns this building, so it can use that money on services instead.
- The facility includes a food pantry designed like a grocery store, as well as more cold storage and refrigeration for fresh produce, dairy and protein.
By the numbers: About 1 in 4 San Diegans experience food insecurity, and 400,000 rely on the San Diego Food Bank each month…