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Cox Communications donated $75,000 to Southern California food banks, including $25,000 to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. (Shutterstock)
SAN DIEGO, CA Cox Communications donated $75,000 to Southern California food banks, it was announced Friday, including $25,000 to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank to help feed families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another $25,000 each was given to the Second Harvest Food Bank in Orange County and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Cox has always supported the communities we serve, said Sam Attisha, vice president and region manager for Cox Communications in California.
Subscribe Now more than ever, supporting our food banks and enabling access to nutritious food for families and children who need our help is so important. We re committed to doing our part and will continue to partner with great organizations to combat food insecurity.
Recent graduates of a local business accelerator program competed in Union Bankâs third annual start-up pitching competition on December 18, and out of nine contestants, three entrepreneursâall women of colorâwon the contest and were awarded funding for their companies.
The event was the latest held by Connect All @ the Jacobs Center, an accelerator dedicated to minority-owned companies. Contestants completed a four-month training program, and then had just five minutes to pitch their ideas in a video presentation to a panel of judges.
The first-place winner is Anahi Abe-Brower, founder of Worthy Picks, a line of reusable utensils, straws, toothbrushes, and other household goods made out of sustainable materials such as bamboo and organic cotton. Abe-Brower won $7,500 to support and expand her business. Her products can be ordered through her website and are also found in local boutiques, like Pigment.