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Brother Benno’s serves nearly 400 on Thanksgiving Day
OCEANSIDE — Brother Benno’s served 384 clients at its Thanksgiving Day meal and is prepping to serve hundreds more throughout the holiday season. Now in...
Former mayor Paul McNamara new head of Brother Benno’s
OCEANSIDE — Paul McNamara, the former mayor of Escondido, has taken over as the new executive director of Brother Benno’s, a nonprofit serving the community’s...
Brother Benno’s contends with newly amended safety, security conditions
OCEANSIDE — Brother Benno’s conditional use permit was recently amended to include additional police recommendations to improve the security and safety of the surrounding industrial...
Brother Benno’s soup kitchen safe for now, but future uncertain
OCEANSIDE — Brother Benno’s soup kitchen will continue to provide sack lunches and hygiene packs to homeless residents for now, but that could change if...
Brother Benno’s under scrutiny again following recent complaints
OCEANSIDE – City staff is once again reviewing Brother Benno’s conditional use permit following months of complaints from neighboring businesses regarding the soup kitchen’s homeless...
Regional social, service organizations adapt to COVID-19
OCEANSIDE — As social distancing guidelines remain in place, service and social organizations around North County are navigating the challenge of keeping members engaged and...
Brother Benno’s permit under review
In response to a number of complaints from local businesses, Oceanside city officials will review Brother Benno's conditional-use permit....
Soup kitchen serves feast to the needy
OCEANSIDE — More than 250 men, women and children enjoyed a hearty feast of turkey, ham and all the trimmings at Brother Benno’s soup kitchen...
OPD developing programs to help city’s homeless
OCEANSIDE — After receiving complaints from downtown businesses, the Oceanside Police Department is working on developing a program to connect homeless people with services that...
