Kids Helping Kids

Young heroes making a BIG difference in San Diego County!

June – August 2025

This summer, we’re inviting young changemakers like you to help ensure children across San Diego County have access to nutritious meals when school’s out. When kids don’t have access to school meals during summer break, families need extra support to keep everyone fed and healthy. Your fundraising and volunteer efforts will directly help us rescue more food and get it to families who need it most!

Raise $100 through fundraising and/or volunteering and earn awesome prizes while helping neighbors access nutritious meals!

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Three Ways to Help!

Volunteer Your Time

Volunteer for 4 shifts and earn $100 in FSD Bucks to claim your prize! Help sort food and pack meals. Each shift earns $25 FSD bucks.

Find Volunteer Shifts

Fundraise

Start a fundraiser* and raise $100 to earn a prize! Every dollar helps provide 2 meals to neighbors facing hunger.

Start Fundraising

Combo Challenge

Mix volunteering with fundraising! Volunteer + raise money = $100 total to earn your prize!

Start Fundraising

*All fundraisers created as part of the Kids Helping Kids campaign must be initiated and managed with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. By participating, you confirm that a parent or guardian is aware of and actively involved in your fundraising or volunteer activities.

Awesome Prizes Await

Reach your $100 goal and choose one amazing prize!

WHEELZ Stuffy

Our super cute and cuddly mascot to remind you of your awesome impact!

Belt Bag

Stylish and practical belt bag perfect for carrying your essentials!

Fueling Fun Tote Bag

Eco-friendly tote bag designed by a local student that shows you’re part of the solution!

Volunteer Your Way to Prizes!

Love hands-on helping? Volunteer at Feeding San Diego and earn FSD Bucks!

$25

Per volunteer shift completed

Shifts needed for a prize

$100

Total FSD Bucks earned

Help sort food, pack meals, and directly see the impact of your work! Volunteer shifts are available throughout the week.

Find Volunteer Shifts

Fun Fundraising Ideas

Car Wash Crew

Organize neighbors for a car wash! Charge $10-15 per car and you’ll hit your goal fast.

Lemonade Stand

Classic but effective! Set up in your neighborhood and tell customers about your cause.

Art Sale

Create artwork, crafts, or jewelry to sell.

Pet Services

Offer dog walking, pet sitting, or pet washing services to busy neighbors.

Chore Champion

Do extra chores for family and neighbors – weeding, organizing, cleaning windows.

Bake Sale Boss

Bake cookies, cupcakes, or treats to sell.

Gaming Tournament

Host a video game tournament with entry fees going to your fundraiser.

Book & Toy Sale

Sell gently used books, toys, and games you’ve outgrown.

Testimonial from a Young Changemaker

“Sydney and I actually had the opportunity to go to an actual food pantry in Oceanside. That’s when we were more one-on-one with the people receiving the food, and I think that’s what initiated us to want to have a bigger impact other than just separating food.”

– Ava, La Jolla

Pick up Your Prize

Did you reach the $100 goal? Congratulations! You’re a rockstar. To pick up your prize, please visit our headquarters at 9477 Waples St., Ste. 100, San Diego, CA, 92121.