The hard work by Susan Hall in establishing and growing The Angel's Depot senior hunger program is getting some attention.

Hall is one of five finalists nationally for the 2011 Hunger Hero Contest award, presented by the AARP Foundation. The contest recognizes individuals who through charities have demonstrated extraordinary work in the fight against senior hunger.

Hall established The Angel's Depot in May 2006 after reading a newspaper article that noted 50,000 senior citizens in San Diego County were living in poverty.

She created the senior food-for-a-week emergency food box, which provides 21 nutritionally balanced meals to low-income county residents over 60. The Vista-based agency now hands out boxes to 765 seniors a month.

Alta Farley, director of development and grant writer for The Angel's Depot, submitted a 3,000-plus word nomination of Hall, chronicling her accomplishments and those of the charity. Hall was shocked when she got word she was a finalist.

"It's wonderful to be nominated, The best part is that it is a wonderful first national exposure for The Angel's Depot and the senior food-for-a-week program," she said.

The contest winner will be selected partially through online voting at aarp.org/aarp-foundation ---- voting begins Monday. The winner will receive a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the AARP Inspire Awards Gala, as well as a $15,000 donation from the foundation to his or her charity.

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/columnists/frank/article_1f2db8c1-f283-5be1-97c6-91d7a7dde1f7.html

6/30/11
North County Times – Vista Women’s Club holds donation day, non-profits honored and listed. http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/community/article_267d0c53-f6c5-5ecf- a28a-00e7777538c8.html

6/17/11
San Marcos Senior bowling tourney slated
The Angel's Depot, Mike Lopez, The Guadalupe Charitable Trust and AMF Eagle Lanes in San Marcos will hold a Seniors Doubles Bowling Tournament for ages 55 and older
at 11:30 a.m. June 23 at 945 W. San Marcos Blvd. Cost is $30 per team. Cash prizes and gift bags will be awarded. Email volunteer4us@theangelsdepot.org or call 760-599-7093.
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/community/article_7044b5e7-7e5a-5212-a6e8-df19def9264c.html#ixzz1RpCDc9BO

6/10/11
CW San Diego 6 – San Diego Living – Segment on The Angel’s Depot and
the Rock-N-Blues BBQ

6/08/11
North County Times – Local News – San Marcos -- BBQ festival promises spiced up fare and tunes -- A portion of food proceeds will benefit Angel's Depot, a food bank for low-income seniors in San Diego County, Cronin said, and beer sales will be shared between the chamber and San Marcos' recreation department. http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/san-marcos/article_113f53e2-6b2b-521f-b372-47979c7cd12f.html

6/05/11
North County Times – Go – San Marcos hosts music and BBQ fest – The city of San Marcos and Allen's Wrench are hosting the third annual Rock, Blues and Barbecue Festival, featuring an all-day lineup of local bands, a beer and wine garden for adults and a barbecue for all ages. The fundraiser will benefit the local charity Angel's Depot. http://www.nctimes.com/entertainment/attractions/article_0a04b3da-198f-57c7-b87f-c8210b580e6f.html

5/29/11
North County Times – Local News – Vista – Strawberry Festival celebrates city, its famous fruit – Also on Saturday, classic rocker Gary Puckett performed at the Moonlight Amphitheatre to benefit The Angel's Depot, a Vista-based nonprofit that gives food to seniors. http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/vista/article_c6870211-a8f8-5673-a154-dc187acf9647.html

5/27/11
North County Times – Jeff Frank – Big-time reunion planned for Vista – For those former Panthers looking for an added bit of nostalgia from their high school days, Gary Puckett, Hall's stepbrother, performs a benefit concert for the Angel's Depot at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Moonlight Amphitheater. Call 760-724-2110. http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/columnists/frank/article_cc86ded7-3ed0-5ffb-9c18-4f6b8ff7479f.html

5/26/11
Californian – Concerts Calendar for May 26 to June 1, 2011 – Gary Puckett --- - The former Union Gap frontman will present a benefit concert for The Angel's Depot with comedian Patrick Hanifin and Walrus 105.7 radio host Dave Mason; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista; $20-$50; 760-724-2110 or vistixonline.com.

5/25/11
North County Times – Preview – Puckett offers benefit concert at Vista amphitheater – Puckett is traveling from his home in Florida to perform because the concert is raising money for The Angel's Depot, an organization that brings a week's worth of food to needy seniors. The organization is run by Susan Stames Hall, who is Puckett's stepsister http://www.nctimes.com/entertainment/music/article_41abd5eb-b707-5a31- 9c6e-a635f5be7300.html

5/25/11
North County Times – Preview – Clubs and Concerts Calendar – Gary Puckett ---- The former Union Gap frontman will present a benefit concert for The Angel's Depot with comedian Patrick Hanifin and Walrus 105.7 radio host Dave Mason; 7:30 p.m. May 28; Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista; $20-$50; 760-724-2110 or vistixonline.com.

5/22/11
North County Times – Local News – Vista – Two-day Strawberry Festival kicks off Saturday in Vista. – On Saturday night, classic rocker Gary Puckett will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Moonlight Amphitheatre to benefit The Angel's Depot, a Vista-based nonprofit that gives food to seniors. http://www.nctimes.com/entertainment/attractions/article_9e0cd91c-d2ef- 582a-8cc1-52165923ccfb.html

5/18/11
North County Times – Local News – Vista – REGION: Strawberry Festival more than a street fair – On Saturday night, classic rocker Gary Puckett will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Moonlight Amphitheater to benefit The Angel's Depot, a Vista-based nonprofit that gives food to seniors. Puckett, the frontman for the 1960s rock band Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, sang hits including "Young Girl" and "Woman Woman." Tickets for the concert are available at www.vistixonline.com. Tickets range from $20 to $50.

5/17/11
North County Times – Local News – Vista – Employee Honored At Store Opening: During the grand opening of the Walmart Superstore on University Avenue I Vista, store manager John Erickson and Walmart Community Representative Frances Cruz presented a $1,000 donation to the Angel’s Depot, which provides food packages to seniors in need. Pictured are Angel’s Depot program manager Noah Donaldson, left, Erickson and Cruz. The contribution was also done in memory of Vista Walmart employee Lydia Bustos, an Angel’s Depot founding board member who passed away last year. Call 760-599-7093.

5/15/11
North County Times – Preview Section – ¼ page ad - Gary Puckett in Concert Saturday, May 28th at 7:30pm – Moonlight Amphitheatre – Tickets $50 - $20 – Visitixonline.com – 760-724-2110

5/14/11
North County Times – Preview Section – ¼ page ad - Gary Puckett in Concert Saturday, May 28th at 7:30pm – Moonlight Amphitheatre – Tickets $50 - $20 – Visitixonline.com – 760-724-2110

5/12/11
North County Times – Preview Section – ¼ page ad - Gary Puckett in Concert Saturday, May 28th at 7:30pm – Moonlight Amphitheatre – Tickets $50 - $20 – Visitixonline.com – 760-724-2110

5/8/11
North County Times – A9 – 1/8 Page ad – Pepsi refresh project – YOU Can Help - WIN $50,000 by VOTING Online every day in MAY! www.refresheverything.com’feedseniors2011

5/3/11
Here is the link to our Pepsi video on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HQuqscMVmw

4/24/11
North County Times – Lifestyles – SOCIAL SCENE: Senior nutrition gets a boost: VISTA ---- The kickoff of the Angel's Depot Third Annual S.O.S. (Saving Our Seniors) campaign fell on March 17 ---- so the charity threw a St. Patrick's Day party. By 4:30 that Thursday afternoon, the first of 100 people made their way to the Angel's Depot headquarters at the Vista Technology Center, where the senior food boxes are packed. They found waiting for them a corned beef and cabbage buffet, a bit of green beer and a green and white iced chocolate cake garnished with chocolate mint ice cream.

4/12/11
North County Times – Local News – San Diego County – REGION: North County youth, arts groups to benefit from grants – More than $300,000 in grants awarded Tuesday by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. $7,541 to the Angel’s Depot for cardboard meal boxes, office chairs for volunteers, food bags, equipment carts, warehouse heat fans, deck racks, and rolling bins for their emergency program to feed elderly.

4/2/11
North County Times – Local News – Escondido – REGION: Shrinking federal grants threaten the poor - Cities, agencies in limbo --- The social service portion of the block grants has been particularly difficult for cities and agencies to coordinate this year because of uncertainty created by the federal budget stalemate. The uncertainty has been particularly hard on social service agencies that receive block grant funds, said Taj Wood, grant coordinator for a senior citizen meals program called The Angel's Depot. "This puts organizations like us in total limbo," Wood said last week. "The cities have no idea how much they can promise us." Wood said the cuts and uncertainty have made it particularly difficult to persuade cities to start giving money to The Angel's Depot, which has rapidly increased the number of people it serves each week to 765. The Depot receives funding from Oceanside and Vista, but would like to add Escondido, Wood said. "We've served a lot of seniors in Escondido for a long time, but it's difficult to get new money when cities are getting less money, and they're not even sure how much they'll get," he said. Call staff writer David Garrick at 760-740-5468.

4/1/11
Vista Chamber of Commerce spring business directory – Page 57 – Full Page add for the Vista Strawberry Festival – 1/5 Page dedicated for Concert with Gary Puckett Band on Saturday, May 28 at Moonlight Amphitheatre benefiting The Angels Depot.

4/1/11
North County Times – Local Section – Community News – CARLSBAD ---- Teachers hear Angel's Depot talk - The North Coastal Retired Teachers Association hosted Taj Wood from the Angel's Depot in Vista at a recent meeting held in Carlsbad. Wood explained the Angel's Depot's goals of feeding low-income seniors with boxes of healthy food delivered on a monthly basis. Volunteer opportunities are available to people of all ages.

2/25/11
North County Times – Local Section – Community News – CARLSBAD ---- Businesses unite for a Day of Giving Back: The scene in the large warehouse Friday morning at Life Technologies in Carlsbad resembled Santa's elves working hard and preparing to go out and make the world a happier place. The charity projects included decorating and stuffing bags for the assistance group Feeding America, a food donation drive for Angel's Depot, the planting of a community garden, and projects raising awareness for the nonprofits Kids for Peace, Casa de Amparo, the American Cancer Society and the Mitchell Thorp Foundation."The results were incredible," Grimes said at the end of the day. "We had more than 400 people on site and at the other locations combined. We finished all of the projects we intended." "This will become an annual event, and we'll see it growing more each year,"

2/25/11
North County Times – Local Section – Community News – CARLSBAD ---- The local chapter of the Retired Teachers Association will host Barbara Dunn and Maureen Simons of the Assistance League North Coast at 11 a.m. Feb. 28 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd. Dunn and Simons will present a video and talk about the organization's 12 philanthropic programs that help underserved children and families in Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista. ALNC also operates a thrift shop in Oceanside. Also, Taj Wood will discuss the volunteer opportunities available at the Angel's Depot in Vista. Information about retirees' insurance issues and pending legislation concerning teachers will be discussed. All retired teachers are encouraged to attend. The luncheon costs $12. Reserve at 760-448-5278 or 760-722-2286.

02/11/11
North County Times – Local Section – Local Columnists - Jeff Frank: Souped up: The race is on at the Angel’s Depot. The Vista-based nonprofit, which provides emergency food packages for seniors, has tabbed February as Soup ‘n Beans Contest Month. The depot is challenging adult groups and companies to gather soup in 10.75-ounce cans and baked beans or pork n’ beans in 16.5-ounce cans. They must deliver them to the depot, 1495 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 151, by the end of the month. The winning group will receive 10 tickets to Angel’s Day at the Races at the Del Mar racetrack and a handmade Soup n’ Beans trophy. Already, 37 groups are participating in the food drive, up from last year, when 16,726 cans were collected. The goal this year is 20,000.

12/20/10
San Diego Business Journal (Page 39), – Corporate Philanthropy - ¼ Page add – They fought our wars, paid taxes, built this country, and left us a legacy of freedom and hope. Yet today, 50,000 of these “quiet heros” or their widows, live in poverty in San Diego County.

12/18/10
North County Times – Local Section – Charles Carr - (Page B3) – Mouse click could mean $50,000 for needy seniors – It may seem incredible, but it’s true: The person whose mouse click pushes the relief organization the Angel’s Depot onto Pepsi.com’s Refresh Project (www.pepsi.com) top 10 charities of the month will win the organization $50,000.

12/12/10
North County Times – Local Section – Community News – Pala Community announces donation total – PALA ----The Pala Band of Mission Indians, through its Pala Community Giving Program, has provided more the $2.2 million is support of a variety of organizations to include The Angel’s Depot.

12/6/10
San Diego Business Journal (Page A30), – Corporate Philanthropy - ¼ Page add – They fought our wars, paid taxes, built this country, and left us a legacy of freedom and hope. Yet today, 50,000 of these “quiet heros” or their widows, live in poverty in San Diego County.

11/26/10
North County Times – Local Section – Local Columnists / Jeff Frank – Bottom line has a nice feel for agency – The fifth time was definitely a charm for The Angel’s Depot, which celebrated a “fabulous evening” at its fifth annual “Dancing the Night Away” gala at Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort. So exclaimed Susan Hall, executive director of the Vista-based agency, after tallying the receipts from the Saturday fundraiser and coming up with more than $40,000. “That’s more than we’ve netted since 2007. That’s the first time since we’ve approached $40,000,” she said. A sellout crowd of about 280 and a lucrative auction helped the bottom line.

11/19/10
North County Times – Local Section – Local Columnists / Jeff Frank – Dancing and more: The Angel's Depot has a big night planned Saturday, with a near-capacity crowd expected for its fifth annual Dancing the Night Away gala at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort. Before the dancing begins, the 280-plus guests will enjoy dinner and a little comedy from emcee Russ T. Nailz and auctioneer Joe Bradley, who can really work the crowd, said Susan Hall, executive director for the Vista-based agency that provides food packages for older adults in need. Also on the evening's itinerary is the presentation of 11 awards to individuals and groups who advocate for seniors in the community. A few seats remain for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 and available at 760-599-7093.

11/8/10
San Diego Business Journal (Page A45), – ½ Page add. - Dancing the Night Away! – ALL STAR CREW … November 20 … Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort – Elegant Dinner … Holiday LIVE Auction … Dancing ‘til Midnight … A Benefit for The Angel’s Depot … Feeding Our Local Elderly Poor.

11/1/10
San Diego Business Journal (Page A45), – ½ Page add. - Dancing the Night Away! – ALL STAR CREW … November 20 … Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort – Elegant Dinner … Holiday LIVE Auction … Dancing ‘til Midnight … A Benefit for The Angel’s Depot … Feeding Our Local Elderly Poor.

10/25/10
San Diego Business Journal (Page A45), – ½ Page add. - Dancing the Night Away! – ALL STAR CREW … November 20 … Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort – Elegant Dinner … Holiday LIVE Auction … Dancing ‘til Midnight … A Benefit for The Angel’s Depot … Feeding Our Local Elderly Poor.

10/15/10
North County Times – Daily Briefing (A4) – 3 inch X 3 inch Advertisement – ROCKIN’ Rummage Sale – Saturday, October 16 – 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. – San Marcos Senior Center – 111 W. Richmar Ave., San Marcos – CRAIG’S BAND playin’ Oldies! – SHOPPIN’ * ROCKIN’ * EATIN’

10/13/10
Valley Roadrunner, Section A10, ¼ Page Add. – ROCKIN’ RUMMAGE SALE! – Saturday, October 16 - 10am-2pm – San Marcos Senior Center – 111 W. Richmar Ave : San Marcos – Rent a Parking space to sell - YOUR items – just $20 – with – CRAIG’S BAND playin’ Oldies! Shoppin * Rockin’ * Eatin’

10/12/10
Craigslist – North SD County - Events – Rockin’ Rummage Sale (San Marcos Senior Center) – It’s SHOPPIN’ ROCKIN’ EATIN’ at our ROCKIN’ RUMMAGE SALE on Saturday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the San Marcos Senior Center.

10/8/10
Pennysaver – ROCKIN’ RUMMAGE SALE! – Saturday, October 16th, 10:00AM-2:00PM. Great Buys! CRAIG’S BAND palyin’ Oldies! Burgers, Dogs, Ice Cream. FREE Admission. Info? 760-599-7093. *San Marcos Senior Center* 111 West Richmar Avenue.

9/12/10
North County Times – Perspective Section – Social Scene (E6) - DEL MAR -- Supporters of Angel's Depot based in Vista enjoyed "Twilight Racing" in the late afternoon of Aug. 13 in the Il Palio Room of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Apparently, few of the 148 guests considered that Friday the 13th an unlucky day, because betting went on throughout the event, accompanied by the usual whoops, cheers and groans that indicate money has been wagered on horseflesh. But not all available funds were earmarked for bets. Angel's Depot ended the day with an additional $10,000 to feed the elderly poor in San Diego County. This doubled the total of $5,000 for last year's "Day at the Races."

8/17/10
Union Tribune Local Section – Obituaries (B5) – Volunteer Devoted to Causes for Seniors, Students, Military – Whether she was preparing care packages for troops, raising money to feed low-income seniors or promoting programs for at-risk students, Lydia Bustos was devoted to her favorite causes, and she had many.

8/13/10
North County Times – Local Section – Obituaries (B5) – Remembering Lydia Bustos – Oceanside woman helped many causes - Most volunteers have a hand in one or two causes. But not Lydia Bustos; she did it all. Babies, battered women, children, the elderly, the military and young athletes were among many of the people helped by Bustos' vast list of volunteer work.

8/10/10
North County Times – Local Section – Obituaries (B5) – Lydia Bustos, 62 passed away Saturday, July 31 2010, at Palomar Medical Center. She was born on Dec 21 1947 to parents, Salvador and Maria Duarte in Yuma, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to any of her favorite charities: THE ANGEL'S DEPOT www.theangelsdepot.org

8/9/10
San Diego Business Journal (page 2), “Angels Day at the Races” Join us in the luxurious II Palio Room in the legendary Del Mar Turf Club…for “Twilight Racing” with Post Time at 4:00 p.m….FREE Concert after Races. Tickets $60 per person. To make reservations call (760) 599-7093.

8/2/10
San Diego Business Journal (page 49), “Angels Day at the Races” Join us in the luxurious II Palio Room in the legendary Del Mar Turf Club…for “Twilight Racing” with Post Time at 4:00 p.m….FREE Concert after Races. Tickets $60 per person. To make reservations call (760) 599-7093.

7/27/10
North County Times – Local Section – Community News – Angel’s Depot needs volunteers to help sort food from 9 to 11 a.m. July 29 at 1495 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 151. Call 760-599-7093 or e-mail volunteer4us@theangelsdepot.org or visit theangelsdepot.org.

7/18/10
North County Times – Local Section – Community News - OCEANSIDE: The Oceanside Newcomers & Friends recently presented checks to three local charities at a meeting in May. Pictured are Vicki Squires, left, club treasurer; Noah Donaldson, The Angels Depot and Carol Elsasser, club president.

7/14/10
North County Times – Local Section (B1) - Pala Casino and reservation quickly filled food boxes during a friendly challenge with Rincon Harrah's Casino and reservation. Each team filled 275 food boxes with the winner, Pala Casino, filling them in 18 minutes and 15 seconds. Online Video: http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/vista/article_e8bc6ffe- b906-53f6-81c9-7d9b4519062a.html?mode=video

7/5/10
Union Tribune – Sign On San Diego Website – “San Diego Can Sing!” residents who are at least 16 years of age. Entry Fee $200. First Prize: Universal Music Group Letter + $5,000 + Trophy. Second Prize: $2,000.

6/30/10
North County Times – Local Section – Community News – OCEANSIDE: Foundation looks at city’s hunger problem. Susan Hall, CEO of Angels Depot, which gives food to over 500 seniors a month in the county, said that it is hard to find donations that can be relied on every month.

6/25/10 North County Times – Local Section – Community News - VISTA ---- The Angel's Depot needs six volunteers to help sort socks to be inserted in food boxes from 9 to 11 a.m. June 25 at 1495 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 151. Call 760- 599-7093 or e-mail volunteer4us@theangelsdepot.org or visit theangelsdepot.org.

6/10/10
North County Times, Entertainment Section, Preview Page 14, Calendar, AUDITIONS – “San Diego Can Sing” – Local singers are invited to enter Angel’s Depot’s upcoming singing competition that will take place over four Mondays beginning June 21.

5/30/10
North County Times, Lifestyles, Social Scene, VISTA - It's affectionately called "Donation Day in May" by the members of the Woman's Club of Vista, who once a year dispense monetary grants to help area nonprofits with their missions. Organizations receiving checks were Angel Depot.

5/27/10
North County Times, Entertainment Section, Preview Page 2 and 22, BACKSTAGE – A singing competition with a $5,000 cash prize will begin next month at the Del Mar Hilton. “San Diego Can Sing!” being produced by the Vista based charity Angel’s Depot are seeking submissions to compete in the singing contest.

4/11/10
North County Times, Social Scene Section (D8), VISTA – Angel’s Depot exceeds $25,000 goal. A bird’s eye view of the Angels – that’s what about 40 guests got to see in Vista on March 18.

4/1/10
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B4), Feeling “souper”: The Soup N Beans Contest trophy is in possession of the Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Pala workers brought 6,077 cans of food to top 27 other teams from San Diego-area businesses and schools to win the fourth annual contest to collect food for the Angel’s Depot.

3/19/10
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B2), Help needed with bulk mailing – VISTA – The Angel’s Depot will offer a volunteer opportunity to assist in bulk mailing ant time of the day 9am to 5pm March 22.

3/13/10
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B2), Meal program focus of event – VISTA – Angel’s Depot will host “S.O.S. (Save Our Seniors) Pledge Campaign” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 18.

3/4/10
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B2), Angel’s Depot seeks volunteers – VISTA – The Angel’s Depot will have volunteer opportunities for food sorting for the first 12 volunteers who respond from 9 to 11a.m. March 4 at 1495 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 151. Call 760-599-7093.

3/1/10
Carlsbad Business Journal – Page 19 – NRG Energy, Inc. Applauds Community Groups, Angel’s Depot Picture – 2nd down on left had side of the page.

2/22/10
Vista Chamber of Commerce – Email – Weekly Coming Events – HR in the AM section – The Angel’s Depot Logo is above the sponsors this month.

2/17/10
Valley Roadrunner, SHORTS - Section A4 – Throw down benefits local senior citizens. The winner was Anderson Direct Marketing, finishing in just over 21 minutes; finishing in a close second was Rincon with a total time of 27 minutes. The winning team received the perpetual Winners’ Trophy. The loser elected to provide The Depot with 550 cans of roast beef and gravy for the next packing rather than taking the winner to dinner.

2/16/10
February is Soup’n Beans Contest Month! - You can help our local seniors in need by collecting canned SOUP and BEANS for their emergency meal boxes. For more information, go to: www.theangelsdepot.org

2/10/10
You Tube – The Angel’s Depot is a small non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and malnutrition to an estimated 50,000 seniors living in poverty in San Diego County. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5aY3kt6r2g

2/10/10
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B3), SPEEDY DELIVERY, Anderson Direct Marketing rush to fill 275 boxes of food for senior citizens as they compete against a team from the Rincon Indian tribe in a meal-packing challenge at the Angel’s Depot in Vista on Tuesday.

2/9/10
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B2), Angel’s Depot offers seniors food. CARLSBAD – The Angel’s Depot is offering the monthly “Senior Food-for-a-Week” 21 –Meal Emergency Box free to Carlsbad senior residents whose incomes are $950 or less per month.

2/5/10
The Coast News – Section B9 - Seniors may qualify for daily meal, CARLSBAD — Angel’s Depot wants to make all its senior citizens aware of a special lunch program.

12/28/09
San Diego Business Journal (page 133), S.O.S. Campaign, For $25 each month YOU can sponsor a “Senior Food-for-a-Week” 21-Meal Emergency Box for a needy senior with income of $950 or less per month.

12/25/09
North County Times, Local Section, Jeff Frank's Column, "A Full Year's Worth of Holiday Wishes . . . Susan Hall looks out for so many."

12/22/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B2), Service providing meals for seniors. VISTA – The Angel’s Depot has launched a “Senior Brown Box” service that provides meals to seniors. The boxes of meals cost $30. Call 760-599-7093 or visit theangelsdepot.org.

12/12/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B2), VISTA – The Angel’s Depot has launched its “Senior Brown Box” service, which provides meals for seniors. Boxes of food are available from 9am to 5:30pm weekdays at the Angel’s Depot, 1495 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 151.

12/7/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B2), VISTA – The Angel’s Depot, which offers boxed lunches for seniors, is a 1495 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 151, Vista. Call 760-599-7093 or visit theangelsdepot.org.

12/4/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B2), The Angel’s Depot recently received a $150,000 contribution of $50,000 a year for three years from California Wellness Foundation, a California health foundation.

11/24/09
You Tube – Nov 2009 Grand Prize A Big Heart (Entry #3) – Al Pfeltz - By Simon Hogan of Vista CA. This short doc was entered into Reel Insight’s November 2009 contest. “The Most Generous Person I Know.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRCD5jSunYc

11/23/09
San Diego Business Journal (page A22), 16th Annual Women Means Business Honorees on 27 October 2009. Picture of Janet Beronio is far left hand side 3rd one down.

11/19/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B6), Family Ties Lend Star Power to Benefit. The Angel’s Depot had inside track when it came to finding an act for its benefit concert and gala on Saturday. Susan Hall is stepsister of six-time gold record performer Gary Puckett. “Its going to be a spectacularly fun evening” Hall said. Tickets cost $125.

11/16/09
San Diego Business Journal (page A30), 1/2 Page bottom add for Gary Pucket Concert & Dinner with Comedy of Steve Kelley, ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, November 21, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort.

11/15/09
North County Times, ¼ Page add bottom left corner for Gary Pucket Concert & Dinner with Comedy of Steve Kelley, ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, November 21, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort.

11/12/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B6), Congratulations to the men and women being honored by the North County Philanthropy Council at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. First Picture is The Angel’s Depot 2009 volunteer of the year Master Sergeant Danny Attilio.

11/9/09
San Diego Business Journal (page A15), ¼ Page add bottom right corner for Gary Pucket Concert & Dinner with Comedy of Steve Kelley, ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, November 21, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort.

10/6/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B1), Rincon Band of Mission Indians has donated $386,000 so far this year to local non-profit organizations. $51,500 to The Angel’s Depot to pay for meals for seniors.

9/27/09
North County Times, Social Scene section (E8), Angels enjoy day at races, raise $5K, The Angel’s Depot had a “friend raiser” at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Aug 5, raising $5,000 from 100 people who attended.

9/26/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B1), Funds cut for Senior Food Program. Memo last week state had axed funding for Brown Bag Program. State funding dropped from $24,000 in 2008 to $21,000 in 2009 before being cut altogether.

9/22/09
North County Times, Local Section, Community News (B5), The Angel’s Depot launched the “Senior Brown Box” Service, which provides meals to seniors free of charge for a donation of $30.

8/3/09
San Diego Business Journal (page 33). Angel’s Day at the Races – Lunch in the Turf Club advertisement, $100 per person, Festivities start at 12:00 noon, Lunch served at 1:00pm, Prize drawings after each race. Call for reservations.

8/2/09
North County Times, Advertisement section (page A13). Angel’s Day at the Races – Enjoy a luxurious afternoon lunch in the Del Mar Turf Club’s II Palio Room! $100 per person, please call 760-599-7093 for reservations.

7/27/09
San Diego Business Journal (page 50). Angel’s Day at the Races – Lunch in the Turf Club advertisement, $100 per person, Festivities start at 12:00 noon, Lunch served at 1:00pm, Prize drawings after each race. Call for reservations.

7/23/09
The Paper, The Social Butterfly section, Page 7, Angel’s Depot Plans “Day at the Races” Fundraiser. Event includes Lunch at Del Mar Turf Club II Patio Room and prize drawings after each race. Call for tickets, dress code, and additional information. Article then describes are mission and SOS campaign.

7/9/09
North County Times, Local-Grants section B6, Tri-City Medical Center annual grants awarded to19 non-profit organizations totaling $300,000. Included in the list is Angel’s Depot senior food-for-a-week, $10,000.

6/21/09
Union-Tribune, Local News, Talk of the Town section, S.O.S. campaign, 500 boxes of nonperishable food to seniors with monthly incomes of less than $950. Goal is to get at least 1000 people to contribute $25 each month. Each box of food cost $25. We have high hopes that this will be successful.

6/5/09
Valley Roadrunner, Lifecycles section, On May 12th Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians Tribal Council member Steve Stallings delivered a check for $50,000, the second of three-year installment to The Angel’s Depot of Vista. 20 members of H.E.R.O set packing record of 510 boxes in 46 minutes.

5/24/09
North County Times, Local section, Listing under Community News, on 5 May 2009 – Oceanside Newcomers and Friends Vice Pres Carol Elsasser presented checks $225 each to Military Outreach Ministry Camp Pendleton, The Angel’s Depot, and Women’s Resource Center of Oceanside.

5/7/09
North County Times, Jeff Frank’s column page B-6, part of a paragraph noting that the Poway letter carriers have pledged to donate the food they collect during Saturday’s “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive to The Angel’s Depot and an explanation of what we do.

3/25/09
North County Times, Ad for Save Our Seniors (S.O.S.) pledge

3/8/09
North County Times, Local Section, Listing under Community News about The Broken Yolk to host an Irish Buffet to benefit The Angel’s Depot.

2/26/09
North County Times, Local Section, Jeff Frank’s Column, page B-4, Night Out – five paragraphs about Café Date Night at the Broken Yolk as a fund- raising event in support of The Angel’s Depot.

2/20/09
The Coast News, page 3, Bianca Kaplanek – Café Date Nites support local low-income seniors – with picture of people attending event.

1/20/09
North County Times, Local Front Page, Jeff Frank’s Column, article on 15 new volunteers from volunteer opportunity posting on President Obama’s call to national service website: usaservice.org

1/18/09
North County Times, Social Scene, over ½ page of Gala color photos of Attendees and article on Gala outcome - significant column inches!

12/2008
SHRM (Society of Human Resource Managers) Magazine “RESOURCE” Front Cover story about their Annual Luncheon TAD; they also did a food drive and committed $5,500.

12/19/09
The Coast News, Front Page, Color Photo of Lancer Dancers performing at the “Greatest Generation’s HOLIDAY Affair” and story by Gideon Marcus.

12/17/08
North County Times, Local Front Page, Jeff Frank Column, article on the outcome of the 3rd Annual “Greatest Generation’s HOLIDAY Affair” Gala

12/2008
Escondido Chamber of Commerce, Business Advocate: Photo and article on TAD senior food and the upcoming December 13th Gala.

11/27/08
North County Times, Local Section, Carlsbad Dance Center, collects food for the Angel’s Depot, Story & Photo.

11/06/08
North County Times, Local Section, Announcement of North County Charity Volunteers of the year. Barbara Barreras was recognized as The Angel’s Depot ‘2008 Volunteer of Year’.

10/23/08
North County Times, Local Section, Rincon Tribe Charitable Donations, The Angel’s Depot Recognized.

10/19/08
Today’s Local News, Local Section, Rincon Tribe Donation Story & Photo

10/17/08
North County Times, Community News, Rummage Sale

09/11/08
North County Times, Community News, Photo w/Caption, The Angel’s Depot welcomes new “21 Club” Auxiliary Members.

09/02/08
North County Times, Community News, Photo w/Caption, Oceanside Newcomers check presentation for $350 to TAD.

08/03/08
North County Times, Community News, Photo w/Caption, San Luis Rey Rotary Club awards TAD $1,000 (Phil Auchter & Jamie Webb in photo).

07/20/08
North County Times, Jeff Frank's Column, "Agency Seeking Helpful Angels" Front Page of Local Section.

07/16/08
North County Times comp ad for "Angel's Day at the Races" in Sports Section.

07/18/08
Pennysaver Comp Ad - "Angel's Day at the Races!

06/17/08
North County Times, Community News, Tri-City Healthcare Grants article, TAD awarded $7,500.

06/13/08
North County Times, Community News, Barnstormin' BBQ photos & captions, children playing at Grandpa's Petting Zoo with animals and Chevy Blazer giveaway.

06/01/08
North County Times – Barnstormin' BBQ wrap up with Nitro Express Band photos (3 columns wide) and caption detailing BBQ activities.

06/13/08
North County Times, Community News, Subject- "Barnstorming BBQ raises funds for Angel's Depot, needy seniors."

06/01/08
North County Times, Community News, Subject - "Saturday Snapshots of North County" - Rocking out for the Angel's Depot, Barnstormin' BBQ.

05/14/08
Today's Local News (Union Tribune Publication), Subject - "Angel's Depot fights FEMA denial of food funding for seniors."

05/25/08
Craig’s List – Week of BBQ – BBQ Special Event Notice.

05/14/08
Today's Local News - TAD fighting for EFSP/FEMA Food, front page with color photo of Poway Letter Carrier's Food Drive; TAD being discriminated against according to Congressman Issa's Chief of Staff.

05/07/08
North County Times - TAD fighting for EFSP/FEMA Food, front page of Local Section with color photo of Susan Hall in Depot; TAD being discriminated against according to Congressman Issa's Chief of Staff.

05/06/08
North County Times - Susan Hall Editorial - Senior Citizens living in poverty deserve EFSP/FEMA food; EFSP San Diego Local Board awarding food unfairly.

05/2008
Monthly Kiwanis District Newsletter for California, Nevada, Hawaii to all Kiwanis Club members in 3 states; article with logo submitted by TAD Board Member George Francis (past Lt. Gov. of this Region).

03/30/08
North County Times, Community News, “Oceanside Civitans collect food for the Angels Depot low income seniors.”

02/07/08
San Diego Union-Tribune, Community News, “Susan Stames Hall will speak at the next meeting of Soroptimist International.”

02/05/08
North County Times, Community News, “Angel’s Depot needs Volunteers” Volunteers are needed to join the “21 club” Auxiliary.

02/01/08
North County Times, J. Stryker Meyer Column, front page of Local Section, article regarding Soup Drive in February.

01/20/08
North County Times, Tom Morrow’s Column, front page of Local Section, article on joining The Angel’s Depot’s “21 Club” Auxiliary (named for the number of meals in each senior food box).

01/11/08
North County Times, Community News, "Brownie Troops deliver food to The Angel's Depot."

01/01/08
Vision Magazine, (New Age publication) feature story on The Angel's Depot