Cross Out Hunger

We believe access to nutritious food is a basic human right. Our mission is to end hunger through food rescue in San Diego County. YOU are a crucial part of achieving that mission.

Cross Out Hunger

We believe access to nutritious food is a basic human right. Our mission is to end hunger through food rescue in San Diego County. YOU are a crucial part of achieving that mission.

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Every day, right here in San Diego, people are faced with impossible choices: should I buy groceries or pay a medical bill? Should I buy groceries or put gas in the car? Should I buy groceries or pay for housing?

No one should have to make decisions like this.

Ways to Get Involved During Cross Out Hunger

Volunteers are a crucial part of our mission at Feeding San Diego. With an ambitious goal of ending hunger in San Diego County through food rescue, we rely on those willing to donate their time to our cause.

We have several volunteer opportunities at our Sorrento Valley headquarters and other locations in the community, as well as options to volunteer remotely.

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Feeding San Diego hosts a holiday "Give Hope Share Joy" volunteer event on Nov 19, 2022

Join the Grove

The Grove is an exclusive giving circle for Feeding San Diego to sustain hunger-relief programs across San Diego County. Individuals who make a single gift of $1,000+ annually will be recognized for their generous investment in our mission.

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Rock Swag with Impact

From bucket hats to sweatshirts and more! Every item purchased helps Feeding San Diego provide nutritious meals to San Diegans facing hunger.

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Ways to Get Involved During Cross Out Hunger

Volunteers are a crucial part of our mission at Feeding San Diego. With an ambitious goal of ending hunger in San Diego County through food rescue, we rely on those willing to donate their time to our cause.

We have several volunteer opportunities at our Sorrento Valley headquarters and other locations in the community, as well as options to volunteer remotely.

Sign Up
Feeding San Diego hosts a holiday "Give Hope Share Joy" volunteer event on Nov 19, 2022

Join the Grove

The Grove is an exclusive giving circle for Feeding San Diego to sustain hunger-relief programs across San Diego County. Individuals who make a single gift of $1,000+ annually will be recognized for their generous investment in our mission.

LEARN MORE

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Rock Swag with Impact

From bucket hats to sweatshirts and more! Every item purchased helps Feeding San Diego provide nutritious meals to San Diegans facing hunger.

GET SOME SWAG

Why Donate to Feeding San Diego

When you give to Feeding San Diego, every dollar helps provide 2 meals to San Diegans facing hunger.

How it works
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State of Hunger

Hunger can be hard to recognize, but it is all around us. According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap 2024 research, more than 350,000 people in San Diego County are food insecure.

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Purchasing Power

Our distribution model stretches your dollar further. Because we rescue food and partner with food distributors, every dollar you donate helps provide 2 meals to the community.

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Food Rescue

More than 92% of the food we distribute is rescued. High-quality surplus food is collected from all types of food donors and distributed to people in need, keeping food in the community and out of the landfill.

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Four-Star Charity

With a 96% rating on Charity Navigator, you can give with confidence, knowing your donation makes a positive impact on your local community.

Why Donate to Feeding San Diego

When you give to Feeding San Diego, every dollar helps provide 2 meals to San Diegans facing hunger.

How it works
Bag of groceries

State of Hunger

Hunger can be hard to recognize, but it is all around us. According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap 2024 research, more than 350,000 people in San Diego County are food insecure.

Bag of groceries

Purchasing Power

Our distribution model stretches your dollar further. Because we rescue food and partner with food distributors, every dollar you donate helps provide 2 meals to the community.

Icon of hand picking berries

Food Rescue

More than 92% of the food we distribute is rescued. High-quality surplus food is collected from all types of food donors and distributed to people in need, keeping food in the community and out of the landfill.

Charity Navigator logo

Four-Star Charity

With a 96% rating on Charity Navigator, you can give with confidence, knowing your donation makes a positive impact on your local community.

It’s good to know that there are resources like this available because it does help. I think every little bit helps.

“We just moved here in August. We moved from Idaho and my husband is injured medically, so he hasn’t been working for two months, so things have been challenging lately. It’s expensive to live in California. It’s good to know that there are resources like this available because it does help. I think every little bit helps. Every dollar, every penny, it all adds up. I think it’s amazing what you guys are doing to help the community. And it reduces landfill waste. Thank you very much for being thoughtful and generous.”

— Jessica, a mom who picks up food from the school pantry at her son’s school

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It’s good to know that there are resources like this available because it does help. I think every little bit helps.

“We just moved here in August. We moved from Idaho and my husband is injured medically, so he hasn’t been working for two months, so things have been challenging lately. It’s expensive to live in California. It’s good to know that there are resources like this available because it does help. I think every little bit helps. Every dollar, every penny, it all adds up. I think it’s amazing what you guys are doing to help the community. And it reduces landfill waste. Thank you very much for being thoughtful and generous.”

— Jessica, a mom who picks up food from the school pantry at her son’s school

Help Families Facing Hunger

Help Families Facing Hunger

We would love to have you as a corporate partner!

Your partnership would mean a lot to us — and hundreds of thousands of San Diegans.

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