San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

The Hillcrest Farmers Market is back! But during the current public health crisis, the market will be modified to follow a number of safety protocols and be open to only serve fresh produce and groceries and pre-packaged food items.

Hillcrest is open for business! Even in these uncertain times of social distancing, restrictions on gathering, and many non-essential businesses being closed, Hillcrest’s popular dining scene is still available for take-out and delivery!

With so many stories out there about people hoarding and stockpiling food items at grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, one story that isn’t getting told as much is of the thousands of people across San Diego County alone who face food insecurity every single day.

UPDATE March 15, 2020

Gov. Newsom calls for closure of all bars and wineries amid coronavirus pandemic

Many community members have faced financial hardship and/or food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this, for the month of January, The San Diego LGBT Community Center and Urban MO’s Bar & Grill have partnered to offer a free meal to those in need.

Small business owners and representatives from around San Diego are invited to participate in a virtual forum this Friday, Jan. 15 from 12 noon to 1 pm to discuss the government's response to COVID-19. The event is being hosted by the Hillcrest Business Association, with support from other business associations in the area.

It has come to our attention that an outdated logo bearing the former name of this publication (SDGLN.com) is listed on a sponsor webpage for Jeffrey Sanker's White Party Palm Springs. Much concern has been raised in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and a New Year's White Party that Sanker is hosting this weekend in Mexico.