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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

 

 

Spotlight: Rhizome

Rhizome is the Local Food Economy Lab’s community listserv. If you are a small-scale farmer, rancher, fisherman, or food business owner in San Diego County, join to share classifieds, resources, funding opportunities, calls to action, dialogue on local issues, and much more.

rhi·zome: a continuously growing, horizontal stem that grows and supports new roots and shoots underground

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Upcoming Community Events

Find additional upcoming events on our Community Events Calendar.

 

An Improv Know Your Rights, Awakening The Culture Of Organization & Resistance ✊🏽

Voces Unidas & Uprise Theater

Join Voces Unidas & Uprise Theater! As a social justice organization rooted in art & theatre, we are excited to bring to you our first ever IMPROV Know Your Rights workshop. Learn in real time how to respond to law enforcement and keep our people safe.

 

June 27, 2025 • 6pm-8pm

2004 Park Blvd, San Diego 92101

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Scoop Ice Cream Festival 🍦

Scoop San Diego

Scoop San Diego isn’t just a festival—it’s the core of the San Diego ice cream and gelato scene, powered by the desire to positively impact the community. A homegrown and entirely original event, Scoop San Diego is the place for the ice cream community to show up, show off and do some good. There will be tastings from more than 20 ice cream and gelato vendors.
100% of net proceeds from this year's event will be donated to ProduceGood!

 

June 22, 2025 • 12pm-4pm

30th Street & North Park Way

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Juneteenth Sister Circle: Honoring Our Legacy & Healing Together 🧘🏾‍♂️

Movement Matters Collective

Join us this Juneteenth for a sacred gathering centering Black women’s healing, health, and peace. This Juneteenth Sister Circle is a communal space to pause, reflect, and reconnect through intention, movement, and community. Together, we will honor our ancestors, hold space for collective grief and joy, and embrace the power of healing in community.

 

June 19, 2025 • 6pm-8pm

3014 C Street, Unit E, San Diego, CA 92102

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3rd Annual San Diego Lao Food Festival 🍢

LAOSD

Come Indulge in The Rich Flavors of Laos at the 3rd Annual Lao Food Festival. Traditional Lao Food, Music, Art , Food Tours, 40+ Vendors.

 

June 21-22, 2025 • 11am-6pm

5155 Greenbrier Avenue San Diego, CA 92120

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Line Dancing At S&S Friendly Ranch 💃🏽🕺🏼

S&S Friendly Ranch

Get summer-ready with us at S&S Friendly Ranch! We’re bringing the heat with a line dancing class that’ll teach you the latest and most popular dances lighting up timelines and family functions everywhere.
Hosted on sacred Black land, this is a space rooted in rhythm, joy, and community. All are welcome to come dance, learn, and connect — no experience necessary!

 

June 28, 2025 • 3pm-5pm

2105 Hollister Street San Diego, CA 92154

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Juneteenth 619 Day ❤️🖤💚

Youth 4 Climate

Juneteenth 619 Day celebration!
Created by the community, for the community. Join us for a powerful celebration of Black freedom, culture, and joy in the heart of San Diego. Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and build the future—together.

 

June 21, 2025 • 12pm-6:30pm

2600 Cushing Rd San Diego, 92106

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Jobs in the Food System

Find additional openings on our Food System Jobs page.

 

Assistant Director, Education Initiatives

San Diego Foundation

Learn More and Apply

 

Strategic Communications & Content Creator

San Diego Black Workers Center

Learn More and Apply

 

Loan Administration Associate

California Farmlink

Learn More and Apply

 

Grant Development Manager

Pauma Band of Mission Indians

Learn More and Apply

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Volunteer Opportunities

Find additional opportunities on our Volunteer Opportunities page.

 

619 Day Juneteenth

Harvey Family Foundation

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Job Readiness English Coach

MAKE Projects

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Community Work Days

Project New Village

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Additional Opportunities

 

Youth Community Leadership Internship

Olivewood Gardens

Join us at Olivewood Gardens for an 8-week Youth Community Leadership Program! This program is for High School students who want to gain skills and knowledge surrounding community engagement, food systems and social justice.

 

June 23, 2025 - August 25, 2025 • 4pm-6pm

2525 N Avenue, National City, CA 91950

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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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