SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)

Have a child in school who’s certified for free or reduced-priced meals or receiving CalFresh, CalWorks, or MediCal? They may be eligible for SUN Bucks (also known as Summer EBT), a new program that provides $120 in benefits for children during the summer months.

Learn more about SUN Bucks eligibility by clicking here.

We are committed to empowering community partners with the necessary tools for effectively linking eligible San Diegans to CalFresh benefits. We facilitate free CalFresh Application Assistance 101 training sessions every month, staying true to our mission of battling hunger. Recognizing that different organizations have varying needs, we also offer personalized training sessions.

NEXT CALFRESH 101 TRAINING

2024 State Legislative Forum

This year’s forum, sponsored by 7 Mile Casino, will be held on March 27th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

Join to learn more about the bills and policy underway to end hunger.

Click here to register for the Annual State Legislative Forum.

 

The Hunger Free Navigator Program helps communities and organizations connect people experiencing food insecurity to food assistance resources. General and tailored trainings are available.

Learn more . . .

UPCOMING TRAINING

April 23rd, 2024 at 10 AM

Food Assistance Resources

Do you need help putting food on the table but aren’t sure where to go? We’ve got you covered! Find the right food assistance for you and download our flyer to point you in the right direction!

Learn about food assistance resources

 

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Hunger in San Diego County

We often think about food in terms of individual choices, family celebrations, and our cultural heritage.  Too many San Diegans, however, have a relationship with food that is dominated by scarcity.  These households—including families with children, veterans and military families, and senior citizens—do not always have access to enough food for an active healthy life.  Why? Because of what they earn, where they live, or other gaps in our food system.

 
 

Federal nutrition programs are our nation’s most important direct defense against hunger, food hardship and unhealthy diets. When household incomes don’t provide enough to meet basic needs, programs such as CalFresh/SNAP (food stamps) and school meals can bridge the gap and increase access to healthy food.   

 
 

The San Diego Hunger Coalition conducts training and technical assistance for community-based organizations and schools; educates policymakers and the public about social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to hunger; and advocates for legislative and administrative policies to end hunger, promote nutrition and protect public health.

 
 

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