Community Associations Institute Gleans Over 6,000 Lbs Of Onions For Local Hunger-relief Organiza

July 30, 2015 - PRLog -- San Diego, CA – July 27, 2015 – On Saturday, July 11^th, Community Associations Institute San Diego (CAI-SD) drew over 75 volunteers to support Feeding America San Diego. Over the course of three hours, volunteers gleaned over 6,000 pounds of onions and 4,500 pounds of bread, in addition to decorating 100 backpacks. The event was held at Feeding America’s Distribution Center at 9455 Waples Street, Suite 135, San Diego, CA 92121.

“The rotting onions weren’t the best, but the great group we had made it all worthwhile!” said Tiffany Christian, one of CAI-SD’s Public Relations Committee volunteers. Thank you to the event’s sponsors, which include: Epsten Grinnell & Howell, Four Seasons Tree Care, Global Disposal, Har-Bro, Packard Management Group, Park West Landscape Management, Sax Insurance Agency, Servpro Sorrento Valley, Silvergate Bank, The Miller Law Firm, Varsity Painting and Western Towing.

Feeding America relies on the support of over 10,000 volunteers to help serve the county’s 473,500 children, families and seniors that receive support every year. Adults and children six and up are encouraged to volunteer. To learn more about corporate, individual and family volunteer opportunities in San Diego County, visit www.feedingamericasd.org/get-involved/volunteer.

About Feeding America

Feeding America San Diego is a non-profit organization dedicated to solving hunger throughout the county, while educating residents on the topics of food insecurity, nutrition and poverty. Founded in 2007, the organization relies on community partners to build both philanthropic support and a network of volunteers. Feeding America San Diego is a part of the national network of Feeding America. This national network represents the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States, with more than 200 member food banks across the country.

About CAI

Community Associations Institute (CAI), is an international organization dedicated to building better communities and providing up-to-date resources and educational tools to homeowner leaders, professional community managers, association management companies and the business professionals who provide products and services to these associations. San Diego’s unique CAI chapter publishes its own quarterly magazine, offers regular educational programs and seminars, as well as annual training courses for homeowners and managers. Learn more at www.cai-sd.org.