Season 4: Episode 1 | Casey Castillo, CEO, San Diego Food Bank

The "Gap Minders" podcast, hosted by Jose Cruz, discusses the San Diego Food Bank's efforts to address food insecurity. Casey Castillo, CEO, highlights the food bank's role in providing nutritious food, distributing over 50 million pounds last year, with 45% being fresh fruits and vegetables. The food bank serves over 400,000 people monthly, aiming to reach 800,000. They emphasize the importance of community involvement, virtual food drives, and connecting people to other resources. The conversation also touches on the role of youth in addressing societal issues and innovative solutions like virtual shopping and partnerships with delivery services.

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About The San Diego Council On Literacy

Since 1986, The San Diego Council On Literacy has been dedicated to the mission of "Literacy For All." Central to the literacy effort in San Diego County is the work of the 35 programs that are affiliated with the San Diego Council on Literacy. Annually, they serve over 100,000 residents of all ages, at no cost. We are honored to work in partnership with dedicated organizations that provide tutoring, literacy resources, and support to the community.

To learn more about The San Diego Council On Literacy, please visit www.literacysandiego.org

About LIFE: San Diego

Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE): San Diego is a privately funded program to venture test small scale new ideas for increasing literacy for young adults ranging from reading and math to science and media.

About Cloudcast Media

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This episode was produced by Shreyasi Mekund, Associate Producer and Brandon Joe, Senior Producer.