Wesley House Student Residence

08/31/2026

"Why do students need Wesley House to help them get benefits? Can't they do that on their own?"

We've been asked this question. This great article by Annie Lowrey at The Atlantic does a beautiful job of demystifying the complexities and barriers our clients face when they try to access programs like CalFresh/SNAP and Medi-Cal/MediCaid.

The government’s onerous rules impose a burdensome tax on time.

08/27/2026

This morning, San Diego invited our Food Pantry Manager, Amber, to share her experience living with hunger. Her story is very inspirational; keep an eye out for a future post sharing her experience in her own words!

TY, Feeding San Diego, for allowing Amber to inspire your team this morning!

08/17/2026

Today is , and we’re taking a moment to highlight the incredible work being done to support college students in San Diego! 💙📚

Did you know that 3 out of 5 college students experience hunger or housing insecurity? At Wesley House Student Residence, we believe no student should have to choose between putting food on the table and pursuing their college degree.

As the only organization in San Diego County providing affordable supportive housing for low-income college students, Wesley House is breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering students to reach the finish line.

Here’s how Wesley House makes an impact every day:
🏠 Affordable Supportive Housing for marginalized and low-income students.
🛒 On-site Student Food Pantry serving thousands of meals annually.
📋 CalFresh & Housing Navigation assistance to keep students supported and housed.
💬 Wraparound Case Management & Counseling for personal and academic success.

With a 95% student retention rate, your support directly changes lives and builds stronger communities.
✨ How you can help today:
1️⃣ Donate: Every tax-deductible contribution helps keep students housed and fed! (EIN: 47-5032212)
2️⃣ Get Involved: Volunteer with our food pantry or become a mentor!
3️⃣ Spread the Word: Share this post with someone who cares about higher education and equity!

🔗 Visit sdwesleyhouse.org to donate, learn more, or access student resources.

08/12/2026

August is ! It's hard to study on an empty stomach. Help us get ready for our students by filling our student food pantry! It's easy: check out our Amazon Wishlist and ship your donation directly to Wesley House: https://amzn.to/3TZUyll

08/06/2026

Yesterday, Brent, our volunteer who picks up food donations, had the pleasure of presenting Feeding San Diego's Hunger Relief Champion Award to Vince with Trader Joe's in the College Area!

Trader Joe's is an incredible partner who makes food rescue and hunger relief smooth, easy, and fun. Congrats to the Trader Joe's store 224 team!

07/28/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego and a handful of its community members to Wesley House last week for a tour and conversation about how we can best support low-income students pursuing higher education. Thank you for sharing your valuable time with us!

We do our work best when we do it as a community. Our students know that so many amazing people and organizations are cheering them on, and it makes all the difference. If you are interested in learning more about us, please visit sdwesleyhouse.org.

07/27/2026

Wesley House is honored to be selected as a recipient of a charitable donation from the San Diego Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for their 15th Anniversary Legacy Celebration!

Thank you for supporting our students' pursuit of higher education!

And a special thank you to our board member, Dr. Takisha Robinson, for championing Wesley House's students!

07/27/2026

Wesley House was honored to be recognized by Kaiser Permanente San Diego as a at the July 11th San Diego Wave FC match at Snapdragon Stadium!

Our Executive Director Lisa, Housing Navigator Robert, and one of our amazing students, Mario, got to wave at to the stadium from the field as they were introduced!

07/07/2026

Our Student Food Pantry is still open, even with classes out for the summer! Stop by if you are a college, university, or vocational student in need of food, and spread the word!
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07/06/2026

Did you know that the Big Beautiful Bill put in place caps on student loans? Experts suspected it would deter lower-income students from pursuing advanced degrees. That is exactly what looks to be happening.

CNN reports:

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package will make it harder for aspiring doctors to finance their education amid a growing physician shortage.