FOOD BANK RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES/RECURSOS PARA FAMILIAS

The San Diego Food Bank offers programs to benefit families. Emergency Food Assistance provides families food packages containing canned goods, grains, proteins, and nutritious items. Find more information here. The San Diego Food Bank GPS Food Locator can help connect you to food distribution sites closest to you.

Emergency Food distribution sites for the current week can be found listed here.

The Neighborhood Food Distribution is a produce distribution at locations around the County. Find a list of distribution sites here.

Feeding San Diego has distribution sites around the county. To find a distribution site near you, view this map or text “food” to 877-877. When you find a site close to you, click the name of the site to see the day and time of the distribution.

South Bay Community Services (SBCS) offers monthly food distributions at various Chula Vista locations. Find more information on SBCS’ food distribution here.

Victory Resource Center provides onsite material resources, including food items, as well as referral services.

Project 1:1 created Magnolia food pantry to reduce waste while distributing food. Access to Magnolia is by appointment only, click here to reserve a time.

Students who are enrolled in the Free & Reduced-Price School Meals Program are eligible to receive $365 for groceries through the Pandemic-EBT program. For more info click here.

School District Meal Programs in County school districts offer grab-and-go meals for families. Meals are available for all kids 18 years and younger – even if your child does not go to a district school. Children must be present to receive a meal. For a complete list of distribution schedules, click here.

Many San Diego farms are offering produce, eggs, and meat, for pick-up and delivery. Visit this website for a list of all the farms offering food.

Please call for their schedule, as it depends on location. Por favor mire la lista de bancos de comida disponible en el área de San Diego. Por favor llame antes de ir, ya que sus horarios de distribución son diferentes o pueden cambiar.

For more information and updates on food services throughout San Diego County visit the San Diego Hunger Coalition.

Chula Vista

South Bay Food Pantry
970 Broadway Ste 101 Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 271-5017

Good Start for Women and Children, Birthline Chula Vista
1220 Third Ave Suite #1 Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-5012

Neighborhood Distribution Program, South Bay Pentecostal Church
395 D St Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 350-3663

Mikeys Feed The People
1421 Hilltop Dr Chula Vista
(619) 947-6417

San Diego Food Bank
664 L Street
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 946-1045

Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 580 Hilltop Dr Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 425-4061

San Diego

Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
3060 54th St San Diego, CA 92105
(866) 350-3663

Neighborhood Distribution Program, Hearts and Hands Working Together
2020 Alaquinas Dr San Diego, CA 92173
(866) 350-3663

Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), Apostolic Assembly First Church
611 S 35th St San Diego, CA 92113
(866) 350-3663

Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), Encanto Southern Baptist Church
6020 Akins Ave San Diego, CA 92114
(866) 350-3663

Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), Catholic Charities at Wesley Community Services Center
5380 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 354-8094

Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), Catholic Charities at St Brigid Parish
4735 Cass St San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 354-8094

Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), Sherman Heights Community Center
2258 Island Ave San Diego, CA 92102
(866) 350-3663

Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), San Diego Armed Services YMCA
3293 Santo Rd San Diego, CA 92124
(866) 350-3663