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Below you will find some frequently asked questions. If you are not able to find the answer to your question please contact us at 1.866.350.FOOD (3663) or 858.527.1419. |
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HOW DO I GET FOOD?
Call the San Diego Food Bank toll free, 1-866-350-FOOD (3663), to learn about food programs and services in your area. Someone will be available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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DOES THE SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK PROVIDE FOOD TO RESIDENTS IN AREAS OTHER THAN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO?
The SDFB provides food to any resident of San Diego County. We have distribution sites in east county, north county, south bay, beach areas and central San Diego. |
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I HAVE CHILDREN, IS THERE A PROGRAM TO GET FOOD FOR THEM?
Yes, the SDFB offers the Commodities Supplemental Food Program for children up to the age of six. If your children are older than six, you can obtain food from the Emergency Food Assistance Program. Please call toll free 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) to enroll or find a distribution site. |
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HOW can MY ORGANIZATION OR CHURCH become a member of the san diego food bank and become a food distribution parnter?
You can find information on this on our Food To Nonprofits Program page
Click here to download a monthly report form. |
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CAN I GET FOOD FROM MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM?
Yes, if you qualify you may participate in Senior Food Food Program or Brown Bag Program and the Food Assistance Program. You may also receive a referral to a local pantry or hot meal program. |
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WHERE CAN I DROP OFF FOOD?
The SDFB can accept non-perishable food donations at our warehouse during our receiving hours - Monday through Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. If our warehouse location is not convenient, or it is during the holidays, please call us at 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) to find a collection site near you.
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IS IT MORE HELPFUL TO DONATE FOOD OR MONEY?
The SDFB accepts both food and monetary donations. While food donations provide a significant proportion of the SDFB’s food supply, monetary donations enable the SDFB to purchase food on the wholesale food markets to supplement food drive donations. For every $1 donation, the SDFB can provide three meals.
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HOW DOES SDFB FIGHT HUNGER?
The SDFB provides food to individuals and families through our various food programs. Additionally, the SDFB distributes food to 351 non-profit partners on our Charity Food Program that work to alleviate hunger throughout the community. This provides a network of food distribution services throughout San Diego County. |
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WHERE DOES YOUR FOOD COME FROM?
The USDA provides the food for our EFAP, CSFP and Soup Kitchen Program. Our other programs benefit from community food drives and donations from wholesalers, producers, farmers and food brokers. The SDFB also receives donations from national food donors. |
