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San Diego Food System Alliance | Rooted Relations Newsletter | Community Events, Jobs in the Food System, Volunteer Opportunities, Community Stories

Hi community member,

 

Get ready for another exciting edition of Rooted Relations, where we keep you in the loop on all things community-related. This digest gives a quick preview of upcoming events and ways to get involved in our community food system, all across San Diego County.

 

Remember, you can always find more on our community pages:

  • Community Events Calendar
  • Jobs in Our Food System
  • Volunteer Opportunities

If you'd like to add events or opportunities to this newsletter, email me at lakisha@sdfsa.org.

 

In solidarity,

 

Lakisha McZeal
Community Engagement Manager
San Diego Food System Alliance

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Upcoming Community Events

Find additional upcoming events on our Community Events Calendar.

 

Convoy Community Market + Block Party! 🛍️🍜🎶

Convoy District

Head to San Diego’s vibrant Convoy District for a celebration of local flavor, culture, and community! Enjoy tasty eats, unique vendors, live entertainment, support local businesses offering specials and activities for the Convoy Block Party, enjoy family and pet-friendly festivities, and so much more!

 

August 10, 2025 • 12pm-5pm

7770 Vickers St #101, San Diego, CA 92111

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Marketing Your MEHKO

Cook Alliance

Join COOK Alliance and Akitso for a free one-hour session all about branding and marketing your business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll learn how to shape your visual identity, tell your story with confidence, and build a loyal customer base.


🌐 Bilingual (English + Spanish interpretation)

 

August 12, 2025 • 5:30pm-6:30pm

Virtual (Zoom)

Learn More

 

Farm-to-Table Dinner Featuring Merenda Wine Bar 🍷

Coastal Roots Farm

Celebrate the bounty of Coastal Roots Farm's 18-acre regenerative farm with an exquisite, seasonally inspired dinner crafted by Merenda Wine Bar. Enjoy an intimate evening of community connection in the heart of the Farm, featuring a curated multi-course pescatarian menu filled with organic vegetables, sustainably sourced fish, and thoughtful wine and beer pairings.

 

August 17, 2025 • 6pm-9pm

441 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

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4th Annual Health & Healing Summerfest

Project New Village

This event features community resource vendors, fun family activities, a main stage with wellness presentations, mindful movement workshops, food and refreshments, and a free swag bag full of goodies and wellness resource tools for registered guests.

 

August 23, 2025 • 9am-1pm

4343 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113

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Youth Garden Farm Stand

Second Chance Youth Garden

The Youth Garden serves young leaders ages 14-21 as they gain hands-on experience with urban agriculture. All garden produce is sold through a CSA program, restaurants, and a pop-up farm stand every Thursday.

 

Every Thursday • 4pm-6pm

6145 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

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Jobs in the Food System

Find additional openings on our Food System Jobs page.

 

CTE Teacher (Agriculture/Science)

San Diego Unified School District (Morse High School)

Learn More and Apply

 

Environmental Educator

I Love a Clean San Diego

Learn More and Apply

 

Community Engagement - Outreach Assistant

I Love a Clean San Diego

Learn More and Apply

 

Strategic Communications & Content Creator

San Diego Black Worker Center

Learn More and Apply

Person spreading mulch in a community garden

Volunteer Opportunities

Find additional opportunities on our Volunteer Opportunities page.

 

The 5th Annual Gathering for Food Vision 2030

San Diego Food System Alliance

Learn More

 

Garden, Event, and Outreach Volunteering

The Berry Good Foundation

Learn More

 

Community Work Days

Project New Village

Learn More

Heirloom maize, gourds, and squash

Additional Opportunities

 

C.H.O.P.P.E.D.

City Heights Opportunity Program Pursuing Entrepreneurial Development

 

The City Heights Opportunity Program Pursuing Entrepreneurial Development (C.H.O.P.P.E.D.) application for the third cohort is open!

 

C.H.O.P.P.E.D. supports entrepreneurs operating as:

  • Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEKHOs)
  • Sidewalk vendors
  • Pop-up vendors and caterers
  • Immigrant-owned restaurants

 

Deadline to enroll is Monday, August 4th, 2025

Learn More

 

 

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Our mission is to create a just and resilient food system in San Diego County.

 

The Alliance is also home to the Annual Gathering, Local Food Economy Lab, and San Diego County Food Vision 2030.

Our mission is to create a just and resilient food system in San Diego County.

 

The Alliance is also home to the Annual Gathering, Local Food Economy Lab, and San Diego County Food Vision 2030.

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We are all on #NativeLand. The San Diego Food System Alliance acknowledges, honors, and offers our gratitude to the Kumeyaay, Luiseño/Payómkawichum, Cahuilla, and Cupeño/ Kuupangaxwichem people and land.

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