Feeding San Diego Providing Meals to Youth Facing Hunger at 22 Sites Across San Diego County this Summer
The hunger-relief non-profit is partnering with other non-profits, recreation centers, and libraries to serve kids during the summer months
This summer, Feeding San Diego is providing nutritious meals to youth in need as part of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a critical part of its hunger-relief services across San Diego County. SFSP provides vital support during the summer months to ensure youth are getting the nutrition they need to grow and thrive. The hunger-relief non-profit partners with other non-profits, recreation centers, and libraries across the county to distribute prepared meals to kids five days a week.
According to data from the California Department of Education, there are nearly 500,000 kindergarten through 12 students in San Diego County, and over 240,000 of those students rely on free or reduced-price meals while in school. That means in the summer months, nearly 50 percent of San Diego County students could lose access to nutritious meals.
At the 22 youth meal sites hosted by Feeding San Diego, children 18 and under can receive a free breakfast, lunch, or snack daily. Children must eat the meals on-site and can’t take meals home or have a parent or guardian pick them up for them. Meals follow the USDA SFSP meal pattern and may be served hot or cold, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The following is a list of Feeding San Diego’s SFSP sites for 2022. Media is encouraged to attend sites and can contact Allison Glader to arrange a visit:
| Site | Start Date | Frequency | Meal Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Step Beyond 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025 | June 20 | Monday – Friday | Snack 10:30-11 AM Lunch 12:30-1 PM |
| Any Body Can Youth Foundation 3131 Market St. San Diego, CA 92102 | June 20 | Monday – Friday | Breakfast 9:30-10:30 AM Lunch 12-1 PM |
| Any Body Can Youth Foundation 1962 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 | July 25 | Monday – Friday | Breakfast 9:30-10:30 AM Lunch 12-1 PM |
| Armed Services YMCA 3293 Santo Road San Diego, CA 92124 | June 15 | Monday – Friday | Breakfast 8-9 AM Lunch 11:30 AM – 12 PM |
| Boys and Girls Club San Marcos – Loschser Branch 1 Positive PlaceSan Marcos, CA 92069 | June 14 | Monday – Friday | Snack 3-4 PM |
| Boys and Girls Club San Marcos – Zable Branch 413 Autumn Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 | June 13 | Monday – Friday | Snack 3-4 PM |
| Casa De Salud 1408 Harding Ave. National City, CA 91950 | June 13 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 12-1 PM Snack 3:30-4 PM |
| Cesar Chavez Recreation Center 455 Sycamore RoadSan Ysidro, CA 92173 | June 13 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 12-1 PM Snack 3-4 PM |
| Golden Hill Recreation Center 2600 Gold Course Drive San Diego, CA 92102 | June 15 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 12-1 PM Snack 3-4 PM |
| John Landes Recreation Center 2855 Cedar Road Oceanside, CA 92056 | June 20 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 12-1 PM Snack 2:30-3 PM |
| Julian Pathways Inc. 1704 Cape Horn Julian, CA 92036 | June 13 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 11:30 AM-12 PM Snack 1:30-2:30 PM |
| La Maestra Youth Center 4135 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 | June 21 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 12-1 PM Snack 3-4 PM |
| Melba Bishop Recreation Center 5306 North River Road Oceanside, CA 92057 | June 20 | Monday – Friday | Breakfast 9-9:30 AM Lunch 12-1 PM |
| Memorial Recreation Center 2902 Marcy Ave.San Diego, CA 92105 | June 20 | Monday – Friday | Breakfast 9-10 AM Lunch 12-1 PM |
| Montgomery Waller Recreation Center 3020 Coronado Ave. San Diego, CA 92154 | June 10 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 12-1 PM Snack 3-4 PM |
| Ocean Discovery Institute 4255 Thorn St. San Diego, CA 92105 | June 20 | Monday – Friday | Breakfast 10:15-10:45 AM Lunch 1:30-2 PM |
| Oceanside Public Library 330 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 | June 13 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 11-11:45 AM |
| ProKids City Heights 4085 52nd St. Oceanside, CA 92105 | June 21 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 12-1 PM Snack 3-4 PM |
| ProKids Oceanside 821 Douglas Drive Oceanside, CA 92056 | June 13 | Monday – Friday | Breakfast 10-11 AM Lunch 1-2 PM |
| South Bay Recreation Center 1885 Coronado Ave. San Diego, CA 92154 | June 10 | Monday – Friday | Lunch 12-1 PM |
| VCC Balderrama709 San Diego St.Oceanside, CA 92124 | June 21 | Monday – Friday | Snack 11:30 AM-12 PM Lunch 1-2 PM |
| VCC Libby Lake 4700 North River Road Oceanside, CA 92057 | June 21 | Monday – Friday | Breakfast 11:30 AM-12 PM Lunch 1-2 PM |
Additional Hunger-Relief Programs Supporting Youth
Feeding San Diego also provides meals to youth and their families through food distribution sites and its Together Tour drive-through food distributions across the county.
The organization also hosts hundreds of community distributions throughout the county with its nearly 300 community partners. Anyone in need of food assistance can use the Find Food Map to find a food distribution nearest to them.
Additional Resources
Text “food” or “comida” to 877-877 to find sites that provide free summer meals. Alternatively, dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 San Diego, a source for access to community, health, social and disaster services.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times listed above. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD3027), found online and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov
