Feeding San Diego hosts hundreds of food distributions across San Diego County

Published On: May 15th, 2020By Categories: Resources1.9 min read

Feeding San Diego hosts hundreds of food distributions across San Diego County. We partner with various organizations to provide reliable and consistent access to nutritious foods. Our goal is to ensure San Diegans can access food resources at convenient locations in their neighborhoods. The best place to find information about the food resources available is Feeding San Diego’s Find Food Map.

A woman sits in a van that is being loaded with food at a Feeding Seniors food distribution

“When you put a box of food in somebody’s car, and you look through the windshield and give them a wave, sometimes they’re smiling, and sometimes they’re crying, but for many, it is the one hopeful, optimistic, compassionate thing that will happen to them that entire day. And food is the most visceral human need. Without adequate nutrition, we can’t expect people to address any other challenge.” -Vince Hall, former CEO of Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego Distributions

All community members in need are welcome to attend our Together Tour, mobile pantry, and produce pantry distributions.

Drive-Through Food Distributions

Feeding San Diego offers various drive-through distribution locations. Community members can receive food at these sites while staying in their vehicles.

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista hosts a drive-through food distribution once a month. Community members can register for the distribution on our Together Tour page.

Walk-Up Food Distributions

Many of Feeding San Diego’s mobile pantries and produce pantries are walk-up distributions. We recommend bringing bags or a cart to carry the food provided.

Feeding San Diego Marketplace

Feeding San Diego has its very own community marketplace at our headquarters in Sorrento Valley. Community members are welcome to come once a month to shop for no-cost groceries, including dry goods, frozen protein, and fresh produce. You can find more information about times and scheduling your visit here.

Partner Distributions

Feeding San Diego partners with hundreds of local nonprofits, churches, and other organizations throughout the county. These partners have their own requirements and distribution methods. Use our find food map to locate partners near you and learn their specific requirements.

Other Available Resources

CalFresh, also known as food stamps or SNAP, helps eligible households afford groceries. Feeding San Diego’s CalFresh team can help determine if you’re eligible for assistance. Learn more about Calfresh here.

For more information about community resources, call 2-1-1 or visit 211sandiego.org.