Food Donation Drop Off
How to Support The San Diego Food Bank
Have nonperishable food items to donate
to help local families in need?
Stop by our San Diego Food Bank’s warehouse in Miramar or our North County Food Bank chapter’s warehouse in Vista to donate. Drop-off hours and times are listed below. Please follow signs for Shipping & Receiving.
| Location | Address | Days of the Week | Drop-Off Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Food Bank (Miramar) | 9850 Distribution Avenue, Dock 0, San Diego, CA 92121 | Monday through Friday* | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
| San Diego Food Bank - North County (Vista) | 3030 Enterprise Court, Suite A, Vista, CA 92081 | Monday through Friday* | 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
*Both Food Banks will be closed on the following dates in 2024:
Jan. 1, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, April 1, May 29, June 19, July 4, Sept. 2, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Nov. 28 & 29, Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Dec. 31
PUBLIC DONATION
DROP-OFF SITES
If you are looking to drop off your donations at a site closer to your home or place of work, below is a list of public food drives currently taking place. Members of the public are welcome to stop by and drop off their food donations during the designated times listed below.
Please limit your donations at these sites to one or two bags of food. Many of our public donation drop off sites are small, local businesses with limited storage capacity and are not equipped to accept large amounts of donations.
If you would like to drop off larger quantities of food, please do so at our Miramar or Vista distribution centers.
| Location | Address | Dates | Drop-Off Hours | Additional Info / On-Site Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Balance of Encinitas | 165 S El Camino Real, Suite E, Encinitas, CA 92024 | October 21 through January 3 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | |
| The Elizabeth Hospice – Carlsbad Office | 2038 Corte de Nogal Street, Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Ongoing | Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Grace Episcopal Church | 1020 Rose Ranch Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 | Ongoing | Tuesday – Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | |
| San Diego Blood Bank – North County | 358 W El Norte Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026 | Ongoing | Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday – Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| Red Lotus Wellness Center | 2890 Pio Pico Drive, Suite 104, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | September 27 through November 23 | Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Richard & Richard Construction Company | 234 Venture Street, Suite 100, San Marcos, CA 92078 | October 23 through November 21 | Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |
| Sinclair Smiles | 499 N. El Camino Real, Suite C-102, Encinitas, CA 92024 | October 23 through November 26 | Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | |
| Solana Mar Apartments | 309 N. Solana Hills Drive, Rental Office, Solana Beach, CA 92075 | October 1 through November 22 | Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Something Fun | 416 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 | October 20 through October 31 | Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Stroyer Brothers Autobody and Painting | 360 N Hale Avenue, Escondido, CA 92029 | Ongoing | Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Location | Address | Dates | Drop-Off Hours | Additional Info/On-Site Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenders Eyewear | 4683 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109 | October 28 through November 18 | Daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | |
| Brain Balance of San Diego | 10175 Rancho Carmel Drive, Suite 124, San Diego, CA 92128 | October 21 through January 3 | Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | |
| Carmel Mountain Ranch Library | 12095 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 | Ongoing | Monday – Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | |
| The Carol Lusidia Morrow Group Inc. / Compass | 11610 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92128 | October 2 through November 22 | Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| Club Pilates 4S Ranch | 16615 Dove Canyon Rd Suite 115, San Diego, CA 92127 | November 1 through January 1 | Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. | |
| Club Pilates Rancho Bernardo | 12145 Alta Carmel Court, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92128 | November 1 through January 1 | Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | |
| Dairy Queen | 11835 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92128 | Ongoing | Monday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. | |
| The Elizabeth Hospice – San Diego Office | 8989 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 190, San Diego, 92108 | Ongoing | Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| The Emerson Group | 4633 30th Street #A, San Diego, CA 92116 | October 15 through December 31 | Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |
| James E. McSweeney, M.D. | 3704 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123 | October 3 through November 22 | Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| North University Library | 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 | Ongoing | Monday – Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Please limit donations at this location to one or two shopping bags. |
| PWI at CD Risk Insurance | 404 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 410, San Diego CA 92106 | October 28 through November 29 | Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | |
| Powers Plumbing | 1705 W. Lewis Street, San DIego, CA 92103 | October 28 through November 2nd | Daily 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |
| Radeus Labs, Inc. | 13000 Gregg Street, Suite A, Poway, CA 92064 | October 28 through November 27 | Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| Rancho Penasquitos Ranch Library | 13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA 92129 | Ongoing | Monday – Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Long Huynh 858-538-8159 |
| Raymond San Diego | 9560 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 | October 21 through November 22 | Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. | |
| Shore Point Real Estate | 928 Hornblend Street, Suite CU4, San Diego, CA 92109 | October 28 through December 13 | Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| The Unity Center | 8999 Activity Road, San Diego, CA 92126 | October 6 through December 31 | Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| Winslow Apartments | 4353 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103 | October 28 through November 25 | Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Location | Address | Dates | Drop-Off Hours | Additional Info/On-Site Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Santee | 10601 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, 92071 | September 18 through October 31 | Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |
| College-Rolando Branch Library | 6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, Ca 92115 | Ongoing | Monday & Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | |
| La Mesa Library | 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 99142 | October 18 through November 18 | Thursday - Monday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Starbucks – El Cajon | 13616 Camino Canada El Cajon, CA. 92021 | Ongoing | Daily 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. | |
| Starbucks - El Cajon | 850 N. Second Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 | October 28 through November 18 | Daily 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. | |
| Starbucks – Lake Murray | 6140 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | Ongoing | Monday – Friday 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sunday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. | |
| Starbucks – Santee | 9868 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071 | Ongoing | Daily 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Location | Address | Dates | Drop-Off Hours | Additional Info/On-Site Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Balance of Chula Vista | 310 Third Avenue, #C7, Chula Vista, CA 91910 | October 21 through January 3 | Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. | 775 Anita Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911 | October 14 through October 31 | Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. | |
| Imperial Beach Library | 810 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 | October 18 through November 18 | Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Realty ONE Group Pacific | 310 Third Ave , #C3, Chula Vista, CA 91910 | September 9 through November 8 | Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| San Diego Blood Bank – Chula Vista | 386 East H St, Suite. 210, Chula Vista, CA 91910 | Ongoing | Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday – Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Thank you for supporting the San Diego Food Bank’s mission to fight hunger
and feed hope throughout San Diego County!
Donating Homegrown Citrus Fruits: Can the Food Bank accept them?
Due to the current ACP Citrus Quarantine in effect in Southern California, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank can only accept citrus donations from noncommercial sources under the following conditions:
- In order to donate directly to the Food Bank we must have a copy on file of your official “Cooperative Asian Citrus Phyllid and Huanglongbing Quarantine Program Compliance Agreement” with Exhibit ACP Citrus-FS
Should you not have the above document and are unable to file for one then in order to donate any citrus, we encourage you to contact one of the two organizations:
- Produce Good – producegood.org
- Senior Gleaners of San Diego County – www.seniorgleanerssdco.org
These organizations will send out volunteers to pick and inspect homegrown produce and deliver it to food banks in the area including the San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter.
To find more information about the citrus quarantine, please visit www.citrusinsider.org and to file for compliance agreements please contact the San Diego County Department of Weights & Measures. https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/awm/CQP.html