Food Centers and Meal Services

Food Distribution Center

Simply input the zip code where you are and these locators will tell you where the nearest food banks are located, including days and hours of operation, and any other requirements.

It is important to note that food banks run out of food on distribution days. Families should arrive early with plenty of their own bags and a way to get the food back (ex: wagon or cart). 

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San Diego Food Bank GPS Food Locator Map If you need help with the map or have any questions about the distributions, please call the Food Bank at 1-866-350-3663 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm In need of emergency groceries? The Food Bank and its network of community partners are here to help. Use their Food Locator Map to find a food distribution site near you.
Feeding San Diego Food Distribution Map Find a free food distribution at a convenient location near you or let them help you apply for CalFresh.
You Saved Me Foundation [email protected]
858-215-2115
Helping the community fight poverty with free services such as food, clothing, hygiene supplies, baby diapers and wipes, pet food, care kits, low-cost laptops and hotspots, financial literacy, rapid career training 3560 Fairmount Ave Suite B, San Diego, CA 92105
Catholic Charities-Emerg. SVC, Food Resource Ctrs.  619-286-1100 6360 El Cajon Blvb., Suite B San Diego CA, 92115
Church of the Nazarene in Mid City  (619) 249-2684 [email protected] Hours: 
Tuesday 2pm-4pm
Saturday 9am-11am
4101 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Mama's Kitchen 619-233-6262 Free meal delivery/ pantry for SD residents who are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or Cancer (any age) and their children. 3960 Home Avenue. San Diego, CA 92105
The Salvation Army  (619) 287-5762 M-F 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m  The Family Resource Center provides emergency services to individuals, families and seniors in need who meet eligibility requirements. Services include monthly food distribution, diapers, hygiene kits, and feminine hygiene. Emergency services are restricted to those in the Kroc Center's service area (zip codes 91941-91946, 92105, 92115, 92119, 92120, 92182). Building A, 4270 69th Street, San Diego, CA 92115
Somali Bantu Association of America Food pantry Mondays and Fridays 12-3pm in University Heights 4979 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92105
STAR/PAL 619-531-2718 Hours: 2nd Tuesday of the month 9:00am-12:00, or until supplies lasts 4110 54th St, San Diego, CA, 92105.
Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) Hours: Every Friday at 1:00 PM 5296 University Ave #A, San Diego, CA, 92105.
 
 
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