To learn more about how the San Diego Hunger Coalition is responding to the current political uncertainty and our commitment to supporting the community, read our full statement.

 

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!

Take FRAC’s SNAP Challenge to get a glimpse of what life is like for tens of millions of people who struggle to put food on the table.

December 2024 Data

Our latest data provides up-to-date information on hunger and nutrition insecurity, food assistance, the remaining Meal Gap, CalFresh participation, identifying areas of highest need.

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

Next Hunger Free Navigator™ Training:
Tuesday, June 10th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm Register here!

San Diego Hunger Coalition's Annual State of Hunger gathers community stakeholders to share the latest data on nutrition insecurity in our region & explore hunger relief strategies with local experts.

We facilitate free CalFresh Application Assistance 101 trainings every month, equipping community partners with the necessary tools for effectively linking eligible San Diegans to benefits. Recognizing different organizations have varying needs, we offer custom trainings.

Next CalFresh 101 Training
Part 2: Wednesday, May 21st from 1:30pm - 3:30pm: Register here!

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 barriers.

 
 

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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