Captain David Schnell served in the US Navy starting in 1985, including as the commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu. Since retiring from the Navy, Captain David Schnell has taken on the role of general manager of Los Angeles express lanes with the Americas Commercial and State Transportation Group as well as executive director of the non-profit organization Christ Kitchen, which serves the homeless and needy population in the greater San Diego area. San Diego County includes over 9,000 homeless people, which makes it the fourth-largest homeless population in the US, after the New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle regions. The city itself has 3,200 homeless people living in it, perhaps partly due to rising real estate costs. When it comes to the hungry, or “food-insecure,” it’s not just the homeless who are affected – even sheltered residents are involved. One source estimates that almost 400,000 people in the county, including more than 160,000 children, may fall into that category. Almost 40 percent in this population are not able to access federal assistance for nutrition programs. There are many non-profit organizations like Christ Kitchen that are working to fill the gaps for children and adults in the region who need help getting enough food to survive.
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About Captain David SchnellA decorated officer of the United States Navy, Captain David Schnell earned the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Metal, and the Joint Service Commendation Medal during his many years of service. Archives
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