Feeding San Diego launches emergency federal nutrition sites for youth in response to COVID-19
Due to the unprecedented countywide school closures, special drive-through youth meal distributions will be provided at sites across San Diego County
This week, Feeding San Diego launched special meal distributions for children and teens across San Diego County. Free, hot meals are available for children Monday through Friday, and cold meals at one site on Saturdays. Meals are kid-friendly and nutritious, like whole-grain pizzas, homemade macaroni and cheese, and fresh burritos.
“One in six children in San Diego County face hunger. Now with the COVID-19 pandemic, the need is increasing rapidly every day,” said Vince Hall, CEO of Feeding San Diego. “The closure of the schools has cut-off access to school breakfasts and school lunches. We are sponsoring these daily meals sites to help make sure our kids have access to healthy, nutritious meals.”
Feeding San Diego is committed to connecting every person facing hunger with nutritious meals, especially in times of crisis. During the worldwide COVID-19 public health emergency, the organization remains more committed than ever to serving people facing hunger.
New distributions sites are being added, but currently include:
Boys and Girls Club San Marcos
Ongoing – Monday to Friday I 3:00 PM
1 Positive Pl., San Marcos, CA 92069
Casa de Salud
Ongoing – Monday to Friday I 1:00 PM
1408 Harding Ave., National City, CA 91950
La Maestra Community Health Centers
Ongoing – Monday to Saturday I 11:30 AM
4440 Wightman St, Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92105
Mission Cove Apartments
Ongoing – Monday to Friday I 12:00 PM
3239 Conch Way, Oceanside, CA 92058
Ocean Discovery Institute
Ongoing – Monday to Friday I 3:00 PM
4255 Thorn St., San Diego, CA 92105
Pro Kids City Heights
Ongoing – Monday to Friday I 11:00 AM
4085 52nd St., San Diego, CA 92105
Pro Kids Oceanside
Ongoing – Monday to Friday I 11:00 AM
821 Douglas Dr., Oceanside, CA 92058
Sierra Vista Apartments
Ongoing – Monday to Friday I 12:00 PM
422 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 9206
Two of the sites, Pro Kids Oceanside and Pro Kids City Heights, are distributing breakfast along with the lunches.
To reduce the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 and guarantee adherence to social distancing practices, the distribution sites are all using a drive-through model. All meals are free and are available to any youth 18 years old or younger, or anyone with a disability. No identification or personal information is required, but the children must be present (in car) to receive a meal. These prepared meals are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
In addition to the Federal Nutrition Program distributions, Feeding San Diego offers food assistance at sites throughout San Diego County. Additional community resources are accessible by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211sandiego.org. For more information on Feeding San Diego’s coronavirus response, visit feedingsandiego.org/coronavirus.
