Youth Meal Partners

Overview

Thank you for your interest in joining Feeding San Diego as a Youth Meal Partner. Feeding San Diego works with hundreds of Youth Meal Partners to end hunger in San Diego County. Food is free to our CACFP & SFSP partners and to the families and children. No form of identification, names, or student information is required.

Please confirm that your organization meets the following eligibility criteria before contacting our team.

Requirements

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School Pantry & School Backpack Programs

  • Schools must have at least 50% Free & Reduced Price Meal Data
  • Agree to consistent and recurring deliveries
  • Must have at least one individual involved in the food distribution obtain their Food Handler Certification
  • Sign our Partnership Agreement
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Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP)

  • The nearby school must have at least 50% Free & Reduced Price Meal Data
  • Partner must have established after-school programming for kids
  • Must be able to obtain a fire permit from the local fire department
    • Schools & city operated partners are exempt
  • Must have adequate staffing to serve meals and follow required USDA guidelines for paperwork and compliance
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Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

  • Nearby school must have at least 50% Free & Reduced Price Meal Data
  • Partner must have youth consistently at their location
  • Programming isn’t required but meals must be eaten on site
  • Must have adequate staffing to serve meals and follow required USDA guidelines for paperwork and compliance

Interested in becoming a Youth Meal Partner?

Feeding San Diego partners directly with schools for our School Pantry and Backpack programs. If you are a parent or community member interested in bringing these programs to your nearby school, please ensure you have the contact information of a school administrator that would agree to these programs and complete the form below with this information.

Apply to Become a Youth Meal Partner

If you are a community member looking for food, please find a free food distribution near you using our ‘Find Food Map.’

Stories from Our Youth Meals Partners