Fuel for Summer
There are nearly 500,000 K 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 almost 50% of San Diego County students lose access to nutritious meals in the summer months.
Help ensure children have the fuel they need.
Fuel for Summer
There are nearly 500,000 K 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 almost 50% of San Diego County students lose access to nutritious meals in the summer months.
Help ensure children have the fuel they need.
Fuel for Summer aims to fill the gaps so children can enjoy their summers rather than worry about their next meal. During the summer, Feeding San Diego partners with libraries, recreation centers, and schools across the county to host sites where families can receive free groceries and meals all summer. We need your help to support critical summer food distributions throughout the county. All children deserve to have the nutrition they need to grow and thrive over the summer months and beyond.
A lot of times, military families don’t get paid that much. You know that if you’re ever struggling with money, you have a way to feed your family.
“Lucas is in his first year of kindergarten. It’s just me and him, and our dog. I love California. It’s definitely way more expensive than North Carolina, so we’re always on a tight budget. I rely on the YMCA on base. They also do a food drive every two weeks, and that takes a lot of the financial pressure off. Mainly, I’m able to rely on dry goods, and I just buy the meats and milk or cold stuff myself, and it helps a lot. A lot of times, military families don’t get paid that much. It’s very heartwarming because you build a community. You know that if you’re ever struggling with money, you have a way to feed your family. So it’s very comforting.”
— Kim, an enlisted, single mom who picked up food at North Terrace Elementary School.
A lot of times, military families don’t get paid that much. You know that if you’re ever struggling with money, you have a way to feed your family.
“Lucas is in his first year of kindergarten. It’s just me and him, and our dog. I love California. It’s definitely way more expensive than North Carolina, so we’re always on a tight budget. I rely on the YMCA on base. They also do a food drive every two weeks, and that takes a lot of the financial pressure off. Mainly, I’m able to rely on dry goods, and I just buy the meats and milk or cold stuff myself, and it helps a lot. A lot of times, military families don’t get paid that much. It’s very heartwarming because you build a community. You know that if you’re ever struggling with money, you have a way to feed your family. So it’s very comforting.”
— Kim, an enlisted, single mom who picked up food at North Terrace Elementary School.
Ways to Get Involved During Fuel For Summer
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.
Ways to Get Involved During Fuel For Summer
Volunteer
Rock Swag with Impact
Start a Fundraiser
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.
Help Families Facing Hunger
Help Families Facing Hunger
