Feeding Families

Feeding San Diego’s School Pantry program bridges the financial gap for families, ensuring children and parents have access to nutritious food. By offering free, fresh produce and pantry staples at local schools, we bring healthy options directly to where families already gather. Held twice monthly and run by school staff or parent volunteers, these pantries transform school spaces into food distribution hubs. Families can easily pick up nutritious ingredients to create wholesome meals at home, supporting both student success and family well-being.

Our Mobile Pantry Program brings a traveling food source directly to families in northern and eastern San Diego County. This unique approach overcomes barriers like transportation and paperwork, making it easier for rural families to access healthy food. At 25 consistent locations, families can receive 20-25 pounds of nutritious food, either monthly or twice monthly. By simplifying the process, we reach families facing hunger who might otherwise struggle to access traditional food assistance programs.

Feeding San Diego’s Produce Pantry Program ensures families have access to fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables, which are often more expensive and harder to find than processed foods. We target communities where families face barriers to fresh food access, such as limited budgets, lack of nearby grocery stores, or health challenges. Each household receives 20-30 pounds of seasonal produce, helping families incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their meals and promoting healthier eating habits for all family members.

Our College Pantry Program supports not just students, but entire families pursuing higher education. With over 20% of college students being parents, these pantries are crucial for family success. By providing free, healthy food options on campuses across San Diego County, we help student-parents and their families focus on education rather than food insecurity. Regular distribution schedules and pantry hours make it convenient for busy families to access nutritious food, supporting both academic achievement and family well-being.

Located at our Sorrento Valley headquarters, the Feeding San Diego Marketplace offers a dignified shopping experience for families in need. This welcoming space allows community members to shop once a month for no-cost groceries, including dry goods, frozen protein, and fresh produce. Designed with families in mind, the Marketplace helps parents and caregivers select foods that meet their household’s preferences and nutritional needs, ensuring that every family member has access to healthy, satisfying meals.