Kayla Thomson Email & Phone Number

San Diego, CA, US

Managed programmatic purchases and donated food at a high performing Food Bank- in FY 2020/2021, over 60 million pounds of food distributed.Managed food and non-food purchases to support Food Bank programs, including the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, College Hunger-relief Program, Diaper Bank Program, Period Supplies Program and more.Managed food drive.

Oversaw the daily functions of the Fresh Rescue Program, a food waste reclamation program.Managed relations between partnered food donors and nonprofit organizations.Trained and certified partnered nonprofit agencies as eligible for program participation and performed consultations with prospective food donors.

Escondido, California, United States

Designed and executed educational gardens and assisted in fabricating interactive exhibits at a children’s museum.Facilitated interpretive education of food and gardening to guests.Maintained vegetable, pollinator and hydroponics gardening exhibits.