Seed to Feed
Feeding San Diego’s Seed to Feed Initiative brings fresh, locally grown produce to neighbors facing food insecurity, strengthening household nutrition and the local farm economy. Funded by The Conrad Prebys Foundation, this program allows us to purchase high-quality fruits and vegetables directly from San Diego County growers and distributes them through our hunger-relief network.
Keeping Food and Funds Local
Through the Seed to Feed Initiative, locally sourced produce flows from San Diego farms to families who need it most. By buying directly from local growers, we keep food miles low, freshness high, and dollars circulating in our own community.
Meet Some of our Local Grower Partners
Dickinson Family Farms
Our largest grower partner supplies approximately 23,500 pounds of bulk fresh produce each month. From leafy greens to seasonal vegetables, Dickinson Family Farms provides the foundation of the Seed to Feed supply chain — ensuring a steady flow of nutritious food to families across San Diego County.
Hukama Produce
Based in Ramona, Hukama Produce is our contract growing pilot partner. They are now cultivating crops specifically for Feeding San Diego’s distribution network. From spring lettuce to bok choy, carrots, broccolini, and Swiss chard, Hukama grows what our neighbors need, season by season. Their harvest-to-distribution timeline means produce can go from field to family in as little as 24 hours.
Foodshed
Foodshed is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative founded to revolutionize the local food system. It acts as a food hub, connecting over 60 small, regenerative farms with underserved communities through CSAs, “food pharmacy” programs, and wholesale to food banks. Through Seed to Feed, Foodshed will assemble curated produce boxes filled with a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, which will be distributed through Feeding San Diego’s network of community sites.
Why Local Sourcing Matters
When we buy from local farms, every dollar does double duty. Families receive the freshest possible produce — often harvested just hours before distribution — while San Diego growers gain a reliable, fair-market customer. The Seed to Feed Initiative was created to fill a critical gap after the federal Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program ended in 2025. Thanks to The Conrad Prebys Foundation, this proven model continues — connecting local agriculture with neighbors who need it most.
