Feeding San Diego to Feed Children Facing Hunger This Summer at 26 Sites Across San Diego County

Published On: June 18th, 2019By Categories: News Releases2.9 min read

FEEDING SAN DIEGO TO FEED CHILDREN FACING HUNGER THIS SUMMER AT 26 SITES ACROSS SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Summer Lunch Sites are Free to Children Struggling with Hunger

San Diego, CA — June 18, 2019 —This summer, Feeding San Diego will host 26 distribution sites for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a critical part of its summer hunger-relief programs. This program provides critical support throughout the summer months to ensure children are getting the nutrition they need to grow and thrive. In San Diego County, one in six children face hunger — over 120,000 children. Many lose access to nutritious school meals over the summer months when school is out. Feeding San Diego is working to fill that gap by offering these free summer meals and snacks to any children between one and 18 who participate. There are no forms to fill out in order to receive food.

ADDITIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS:

  • Hosted by Feeding San Diego in partnership with San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), Summer Fun Café sites offer food and resources to children and families at outdoor events throughout the summer. In addition to distributing bags of fresh produce, Feeding San Diego conducts CalFresh (SNAP) outreach and pre-screenings.
  • Special Regional School Break Distributions will serve each of the four regions of San Diego County once a month, June through August, at the following locations:
    • North: Orange Glen High School, June 20, July 17 and August 7, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
    • South: Castle Park Elementary, June 27, July 11, and August 8, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    • Central: Central Elementary, July 25 and August 15, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    • East: Naranca Elementary, June 26, July 24, and August 9, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

ABOUT FEEDING SAN DIEGO

Feeding San Diego (FSD) is a non-profit organization on a mission to solve hunger while ending food waste. Established in 2007, FSD is the leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization in San Diego County and the only Feeding America affiliate in the region. Currently, one in eight San Diegans, including one in six children, face hunger each day. FSD provides 500,000 meals every week to children, adults and seniors in partnership with a network of 245 local charities, schools, faith communities and food pantries. Through an efficient model focused on reducing our impact on the environment, every dollar donated helps provide four nutritious meals to people facing hunger. To learn more about Feeding San Diego and support the Fuel for Summer campaign, visit feedingsandiego.org.