SD Food Bank offers "drive through" and "walk up" distribution sites across the county.
https://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Super-Pantry-List-2022.pdf
1-858-527-1419 local; 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) toll free
Distributes emergency food packages at 80 different locations across the county; income guidelines but no proof of income required.
https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/programs/emergency-food-assistance-program/
1-858-527-1419 local; 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) toll free
Distributes fresh produce and nonperishable food items at 20 distribution sites across the county; schedule available monthly; NO INCOME RESTRICTIONS
https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/programs/neighborhood-distribution-program/
1-858-527-1419 local; 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) toll free
Provides meals and grocery boxes at NO COST for families with children (children do not need to be present, but a picture of each child must be shown for meal pickup); provide summer meals and SUN Bucks.
https://sandiegounified.org/departments/food_and_nutrition_services
San Diego Unified School District Main Office: (619) 725-8000
Catholic Charities has created the Emergency Food Distribution Network to distribute food to those in need in a safe manner that complies with COVID-19 social distancing requirements. There is an income eligibility threshold (HOWEVER, proof of income is NOT REQUIRED, it is a verbal self-certification program)
Multiple ways to apply:
Call to request food (delivered/pick-up)
Locations
3888 Paducah Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
4575 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA 92120
619-323-2841 (Select Option 2)
Feeding San Diego has created a map of food distribution locations around the county. Each location varies in eligibility requirements. Youth Meals (under 18) can be specifically searched here.
Multiple ways to check:
Text "food" or "comida" to 877-877 to find the nearest site
Email: info@feedingsandiego.org
Call the organization at (858)452-3663
(858)452-3663
The SWC Child Development Center, Family Studies Department and Associated Student Organization (ASO) began the Jag Kitchen Food Pantry to assist students facing food insecurity. Now, a campus wide effort, the Jag Kitchen is a safe and judgment-free zone that can be used by currently enrolled SWC students needing assistance.
SWC Cares Office at (619)421-6700 ext 5404 or email teros@swcccd.edu to access pantry resources.
https://www.swccd.edu/student-support/more-services/jag-kitchen/index.aspx
UCSD has a page with food security resources for UCSD students. Including a food pantry, Cal Fresh information, and other food distribution information.
The LGBT Center hosts a distribution site once a month on the first Tuesday of each month for the Community cares Project of the San Diego Food Bank. Visit The Center’s parking lot for distribution site. For more information, visit the San Diego Food Bank website at www.sandiegofoodbank.org.
https://thecentersd.org/food-resources/
619.692.2077 x214 or smerkbenitez@thecentersd.org
We All We Got SD is offering plenty of groceries. This happens every Thursday (hours change though, please follow them on insta @weallwegotsd for up to date information). The distribution site is at The Brown Building 4133 Poplar St. SD, CA 92105 (City Heights Community in City of SD). MASK IS REQUIRED BUT PROOF OF INCOME/ID IS NOT REQUIRED. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CAR, PLEASE TEXT OR EMAIL THEM TO ARRANGE FOR DELIVERY.
Either drive up or give them a call/email to arrange delivery.
(619)800-4473
WeAllWeGotSanDiego@gmail.com
UCSD is currently running a program that can benefit Calfresh recipients. Calfresh recipients who enroll in the ¡Más Fresco! More Fresh Program will earn $1 in financial incentives for every $1 of Calfresh EBT dollars spent on fruits and vegetables at participating Northgate González Markets, up to $40 per month.