March and Ash cannabis dispensary has partnered with Community Through Hope by hosting a holiday food drive to help those in the community faced with food insecurity, collecting non-perishable item at its Chula Vista Telegraph location through Dec. 28.
Community Through Hope is a non-profit that opened in 2018 to provide innovative programs and trauma-informed services that serve the immediate needs of the unsheltered homeless and address food insecurity in the community. Donations are accepted in-store only, and you can donate by letting the receptionist know you have food items for the drive. Those who donate 5+ items will receive a 15% discount on an in-store purchase that day.
March and Ash Content Marketing Manager Kayla Bass said hosting this food drive is now in its third year, this year partnering with four local nonprofits through its locations, Community Through Hope, Feeding San Diego, North County Food Bank, and the Imperial County Food Bank.
“We have four drop off hubs where people can drop off food and nonperishable items, and each store participating, the food goes to their corresponding nonprofit. So, our Chula Vista location is donating to Community Through Hope,” she said. “We worked with them last year and were able to donate around 800 pounds of food. We are hoping to get the same, if not more this year.”
Bass said they are incentivizing people to donate food by providing a discount.
Pop top or easy open cans are strongly preferred, and below is a list of the most needed food items:
1. Canned meats
2. Canned fish
3. Canned vegetables
4. Canned fruits
5. Canned soups & stews
6. Peanut butter
7. Cereal and oatmeal
8. Supplemental shakes like Ensure
9. Infant formula
Glass containers, homemade food, opened food or expired items will not be accepted, and food must be in sealed packaging.
March and Ash is located at 684 Telegraph Canyon Road.
Bass said March and Ash prioritizes customer service and education, adding that other dispensaries “move you along” which is not as beneficial for customers.
