Where to Find Free Summer Meals
At Feeding San Diego, we know how stressful summer can be for families that rely on school meals. During the summer, we work with sites around the county to provide free summer meals. Prepared summer meals are available at Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites, and no-cost groceries are distributed at library sites and school pantries.
Days and times are subject to change. Please check this page before attending.
SFSP Meal Sites 2023
Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), we provide free summer meals for children under 18 throughout San Diego County.
Children must eat meals on-site and can’t take the meals home or have a parent or guardian pick them up (with the exception of three rural sites identified with an asterisk* below). Meals are served on a first-come basis.
| Site Name and Address | Meals Offered | Meal Service Days | Meal Type & Time | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Pathways Inc.* 1704 Cape Horn Julian, CA 92036 |
Lunch & Snack | Monday-Friday | Lunch & Snack: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | June 12 – July 1 |
| Montgomery Waller Recreation Center 3020 Coronado Ave. San Diego, CA 92154 |
Lunch & Snack | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. Snack: 3 to 3:30 p.m. |
June 12 – July 21 |
| Ramona Branch Library* 1275 Main St. Ramona, CA 92065 |
Lunch | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | June 12 – August 11 |
| San Ysidro Recreation Center 179 Diza Road San Ysidro, CA 92173 |
Lunch & Snack | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. Snack: 3 to 4 p.m. |
June 12 – July 11 |
| Silver Wing Rec Center 3737 Arey Dr. San Diego, CA 92154 |
Lunch & Snack | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. Snack: 3 to 4 p.m. |
June 12 – July 14 |
| South Bay Recreation Center 1885 Coronado Ave. San Diego, CA 92154 |
Lunch | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 1 to 2:30 p.m. | June 12 – July 21 |
| Warner Springs Community Resource Center (Warner Hub)* 30950 Highway 79 Warner Springs, CA 92086 |
Lunch & Snack | Monday-Friday | Lunch & Snack: 12 to 1 p.m. | June 12 – August 4 |
| Cesar Chavez Recreation Center 455 Sycamore Road San Ysidro, CA 92173 |
Lunch & Snack | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. Snack: 3:30 to 4 p.m. |
June 13 – July 21 |
| Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA 92084 |
Lunch | Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. | June 13 – July 27 |
| Armed Services YMCA 3293 Santo Road San Diego, CA 92124 |
Breakfast & Lunch | Monday-Friday | Breakfast: 8 to 9 a.m. Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. |
June 15 – August 18 |
| Lakeside Library 12428 Woodside Ave. Lakeside, CA 92040 |
Lunch & Snack | Tuesday & Thursday | Lunch: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Snack: 3 to 4 p.m. |
June 15 – August 17 |
| Sharp HealthCare 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123 |
Lunch | Monday & Friday | Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | June 16 – July 3 |
| John Landes Community Library 2855 Cedar Road Oceanside, CA 92056 |
Lunch | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. | June 19 – August 11 |
| Oceanside Public Library 330 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 |
Lunch & Snack | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Snack: 3 to 3:30 p.m. |
June 19 – August 11 |
| Access Youth Academy 704 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 |
Lunch | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. | June 20 – July 14 |
| La Maestra Youth Center 4113 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 |
Lunch | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. | June 20 – August 25 |
| Memorial Recreation Center 2902 Marcy Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 |
Breakfast & Lunch | Monday-Friday | Breakfast: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. |
June 20 – August 18 |
| Pro Kids City Heights 4085 52nd St. San Diego, CA 92105 |
Snack | Monday-Friday | Snack: 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. | June 20 – August 3 |
| Pro Kids Oceanside 821 Douglas Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 |
Breakfast & Lunch | Monday-Friday | Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m. Lunch: 1 to 3 p.m. |
June 20 – August 4 |
| Serra Mesa Rec Center 9020 Village Glen Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 |
Breakfast & Lunch | Monday-Friday | Breakfast: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 to 12 p.m. |
June 20 – August 11 |
| Park de la Cruz Gymnasium 3901 Landis St. San Diego, CA 9210 |
Lunch & Snack | Monday-Friday | Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m. Snack: 3 to 3:30 p.m. |
June 26 – August 11 |
Library Sites 2023
Feeding San Diego partners with San Diego County libraries to offer no-cost groceries during the summer months. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bags and wagons to carry the food, which includes pantry items and fresh produce.
| Site Name and Address | Type of Distribution | Distribution Day(s) | Distribution Time | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrego Springs Library 2580 Country Club Road Borrego Springs, CA 92004 |
Mobile Pantry | 1st & 3rd Wednesday | 12 to 1 p.m. | June – August |
| Casa de Oro Library 9805 Campo Road Spring Valley, CA 91977 |
Mobile Pantry | 2nd & 4th Tuesday | 2 to 5 p.m. | June – August |
| El Cajon Library 201 E Douglas Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020 |
Mobile Pantry | Weekly on Wednesdays | 12 to 1 p.m. | June 21 – August 2 |
| Fallbrook Branch Library 124 S. Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
School Pantry | 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 3:15 p.m. | June 2 – August 13 |
| Poway Library 13137 Poway Road Poway, CA 92064 |
Mobile Pantry | Weekly on Wednesdays | 3 to 5 p.m. | June 7 – August 23 |
| Ramona Community Library 1275 Main St. Ramona, CA 92065 |
School Pantry | 4th Tuesday | 3 to 5 p.m. | June 12 – August 18 |
| Spring Valley Library 836 Kempton St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 |
Mobile Pantry | 2nd and 4th Tuesday | 2 to 3 p.m. | June – August |
| Valley Center Library 29200 Cole Grade Road Valley Center, CA 92082 |
School Pantry | Weekly on Wednesdays | 1 p.m. | June 17 – August 23 |
| Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA 92084 |
Walk-Up Produce Pantry | Third Friday | 1 to 2 p.m. | June – August |
School Pantries 2023
Certain school pantries stay open through the summer months to continue supporting the community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bags and method of transportation for the no-cost groceries.
| Site Name | Address | Distribution Days | Distribution Time | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena | 5104 Landis St. San Diego, CA 92105 |
4th Tuesday | 2 to 3 p.m. | June 1 – August 31 |
| Borrego Springs High School | 124 Palm Canyon Dr. Borrego Springs, CA 92004 |
1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Copley-Price YMCA | 4300 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92105 |
3rd Tuesday | 3 p.m. | June 1 – August 31 |
| Hoover High School | 4474 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92105 |
1st and 3rd Tuesday | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | June 20 – July 21 |
| STAR/PAL | 4110 54th Street San Diego, CA 92105 |
2nd Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | June 1 – August 31 |
| STAR/PAL Memorial | 610 S 30th St. San Diego, CA 92113 |
3rd Tuesday | 2 to 4 p.m. | June 1 – August 31 |
Additional Food Resources
In addition to its summer programming, Feeding San Diego provides no-cost food distributions throughout San Diego County year-round in partnership with other non-profits, faith-based, and community organizations. You can find other distributions near you on our Find Food Map. For additional resources, please call 2-1-1.
