Everyone should have the chance to live a healthy, productive life.
– Bill Gates
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank provides nutritious food to people in need, advocates for the hungry, and educates the public about hunger-related issues. Established in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank, through a combination of programs and robust network of more than 450 local partners, distributed nearly 53 million pounds of food and supplies in Fiscal Year 24/25 to individuals and families through their regional network of services. The organization serves 400,000 people per month in communities throughout San Diego County. Richard & Camella Elliot are caring donors who have been supporters of the San Diego Food Bank for many years.
#1 Richard Elliot was born in Glasgow, Scotland and grew up in Los Angeles. Camella was born in Newfoundland, Canada and grew up in Poway.
#2 The Elliots love the Mediterranean (Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal) and would love to someday visit Machu Picchu, Singapore, New Zealand and Zion National Park.
#3 Richard Elliot is a licensed pilot and enjoys flying. Richard is building a two-seat airplane in his garage. This is something Richard has been involved in for several years and hopes to finish and fly it in the near future.
#4 Favorite Movie:
Richard: “The Right Stuff”
Camella: “Green Book”
#5 Book Recommendations:
Richard: “Yeager” (the autobiography of Chuck Yeager)
Camella: Anything by Stuart Woods
#6 We have two dogs, Walter a French Bulldog and Dudley a Newfoundland.
#7 Camella Elliot is a lover of animals – she raises, breeds and cares for goats, alpacas and miniature cows. Camella also loves riding beautiful nearby trails year-round on her horse, Rosie. The Elliots share peaceful moments on the trail enjoying the quiet beauty of nature together.
#8 The Elliots believe it is an obligation and a moral imperative to support and give back to one’s community, helping those in need and helping to create a healthier, stronger, and more connected society.
#9 The Elliots became aware of the San Diego Food Bank many years ago. After a tour of their facility with their children, they were immediately impressed with the transparency and efficiency of the organization. San Diego Food Bank plays a crucial role in fighting hunger and food insecurity across San Diego County. They do amazing work and the Elliots are honored to support them in any way they can.
#10 No matter how you give – time, food, or funds – every act of support fuels our mission to end hunger in San Diego County. For every dollar donated, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank can provide enough food for two meals for people facing hunger.
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
www.sandiegofoodbank.org
