Interested in donating food? Reach out to these organizations!

If you would like to donate food, we encourage you to reach out to organizations that provide this important service, such as Salvation Army, Feeding San Diego, and San Diego Food Bank. The San Diego Hunger Coalition does NOT provide direct services but supports and collaborates with these organizations to fight hunger in our community.

San Diego Hunger Coalition's Annual State of Hunger gathered community stakeholders to share the latest data & explore hunger relief strategies with local experts.

Check out the recording and learn how we can end hunger in San Diego County.

 

2024 State of Hunger Issue brief & June 2024 Data

Our latest data and issue brief provide the most up-to-date information on hunger and nutrition insecurity, food assistance, the remaining meal gap, and CalFresh participation.

Click here to read our issue brief.

 

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

Learn more . . .

Next Hunger Free Navigator Training ™
Wednesday, January 15th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Take a Look at these 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

 

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

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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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