Feeding San Diego Holds Large-Scale Food Distribution at Pechanga Arena San Diego Today
Effort part of the organization’s Together Tour series of distributions that have served over 25,000 San Diegans to date
SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2021) — This morning, Feeding San Diego is holding a large-scale food distribution at Pechanga Arena San Diego as part of its Together Tour, a series of large-scale distributions across San Diego County to make nutritious food accessible to anyone who needs it.
Today’s distribution is set up to serve 1,400 vehicles, and every registered attendee will receive approximately 50 pounds of dry goods, fresh produce, and a frozen meat protein-loaded directly in their trunk. This is the seventh distribution the organization has held at the arena, starting with its distributions for members of the hospitality industry in early February. In addition to food, recipients of the distributions receive information about how to access other Feeding San Diego distributions close to their homes as well as information about CalFresh and how the organization can help them apply.
“Since February, we’ve been able to serve over 15,000 people at Pechanga Arena San Diego,” said Dan Shea, CEO of Feeding San Diego. “Our Together Tour is making its way around San Diego County to serve San Diegans during the recovery process.”
What: Drive-through distribution where volunteers place food directly in the trunk, always keeping six feet of distance. All attendees are asked to wear a mask. Attendees must register here to attend.
When: 10 AM to 12 PM on Wednesday, April 7
Where: Pechanga Arena San Diego (3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110)
Interview Opportunities: To arrange an interview with a Feeding San Diego representative or potentially a recipient of today’s distribution, please email Allison Glader.
Feeding San Diego’s emergency distributions are in addition to the ongoing distributions the organization holds weekly, which can be found on Feeding San Diego’s Find Food map. Many people are facing hunger for the first time and don’t know where to turn. One of the objectives of these emergency distributions is to empower people with the information they need to navigate this crisis over the long term.
