Fred Caban and Tom Stewart

Recorded January 14, 2025 41:45 minutes
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Description

Colleagues Fred Caban, Jr. (38) and Tom Stewart (47) remember the successes and challenges of addressing food insecurity and other social issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss their work at the Jewish Family Service of San Diego and what they hope future generations learn from the pandemic.

Subject Log / Time Code

Tom Stewart (TS) recounts growing up on the East coast and relocating to San Diego.
TS discusses food insecurity and how Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFSSD) works to address the issue.
TS explains how JFSSD responded to the increase in food insecurity during the COVID-19 lockdown.
TS and Fred Caban (FC) recall moments of frustration during the pandemic.
TS and FC share the highlights and lowlights of working through the pandemic.
TS admires what he and his colleagues at JFSSD accomplish for the community. He hopes that future generations learn to take care of each other.
FC and TS reminisce about fulfilling moments on the job.

Participants

  • Fred Caban
  • Tom Stewart

Recording Locations

San Diego Central Library

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Fee for Service