Hunger Action Month

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.

Hunger Action Month

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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Why Donate to Feeding San Diego

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

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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 2025 research, nearly 400,000 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 90% 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 91% 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.

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, nearly 400,000 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 90% 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 91% rating on Charity Navigator, you can give with confidence, knowing your donation makes a positive impact on your local community.

There’s a lot of people like me, they need food, they need to eat, they have kids.

“I’m a single mom. I’m not working because one of my sons, he’s diabetic, type one. So, it’s very difficult for me to get food. And this is a good resource to get it. And I can feed my son and my daughter. And they can come to school and learn and stay more active with the resources. I feel very comfortable, happy, and I don’t have words to describe how I’m feeling because I think we have more resources than other places at school. It’s easy to come, pick up our kids, and at the same time, pick up food; it’s very helpful. With your help, this can happen. So, there’s a lot of people like me, they need food, they need to eat, they have kids.”

— Paola, a mom who picks up food for her family at the Lemon Grove Academy Elementary School Pantry

There’s a lot of people like me, they need food, they need to eat, they have kids.

“I’m a single mom. I’m not working because one of my sons, he’s diabetic, type one. So, it’s very difficult for me to get food. And this is a good resource to get it. And I can feed my son and my daughter. And they can come to school and learn and stay more active with the resources. I feel very comfortable, happy, and I don’t have words to describe how I’m feeling because I think we have more resources than other places at school. It’s easy to come, pick up our kids, and at the same time, pick up food; it’s very helpful. With your help, this can happen. So, there’s a lot of people like me, they need food, they need to eat, they have kids.”

— Paola, a mom who picks up food for her family at the Lemon Grove Academy Elementary School Pantry

Ways to Get Involved During Hunger Action Month

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.

Group of volunteers pose at our mobile pantry in Julian

Merch That Gives Back

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

Start a Fundraiser

Make a difference by starting a fundraiser. Reach out and ask friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to give.

Ways to Get Involved During Hunger Action Month

Volunteer

Group of volunteers pose at our mobile pantry in Julian

Rock Swag with Impact

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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.

Sign Up

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

Make a difference by starting a fundraiser. Reach out and ask friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to give.

Start a Fundraiser

Help Families Facing Hunger

Help Families Facing Hunger

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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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