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Food Distributions

In partnership with more than 300 local charities, schools, faith communities, meal sites, and food pantries, Feeding San Diego distributes more than 29 million meals a year to people facing hunger.

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Feeding San Diego Marketplace

We’re proud to have a community marketplace at our headquarters in Sorrento Valley. Community members are welcome to come once a month to shop for no-cost groceries.

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CalFresh Program

CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program designed to help families and low-income individuals purchase healthy food. During tough times, CalFresh can help you keep food on the table.

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Recipes and Nutrition

Did you receive a type of produce at a recent distribution you’re unfamiliar with? Check out our nutrition information page for recipes and nutritional facts for some of the types we distribute.

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Free Large-Scale Holiday Food Distributions

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Thursday, November 21, from 9 – 11 a.m.
*Drive-through

Park Avenue Community Center

210 E Park Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Saturday, November 23, from 9 – 11 a.m.
*Drive-through

Feeding San Diego

9477 Waples St., Ste. 100, San Diego, CA 92121
Saturday, December 7, from 9 – 11 a.m.
*Walk-up

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Thursday, December 12, from 9 – 11 a.m.
*Drive-through

2-1-1 San Diego

2-1-1 connects San Diego County residents with valuable resources. Their free, 24/7 stigma-free phone service and searchable database provides community, health, and disaster services to those in need. Dial 2-1-1 on your phone or click here to search available services.

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Please note: Holidays and weather conditions may affect these hours.

2-1-1 San Diego

2-1-1 connects San Diego County residents with valuable resources. Their free, 24/7 stigma-free phone service and searchable database provides community, health, and disaster services to those in need. Dial 2-1-1 on your phone or click here to search available services.

Three tacos

We have put together a variety of recipes to provide inspiration for how to use the food we distribute, including vegetarian recipe ideas for those who receive Jensen’s plant-based patties.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Meals will be provided to everyone without charge and are the same for everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. There will be no discrimination during the meal service. Feeding San Diego will provide meals on 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 (AD-3027), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html 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.