San Diego Food Bank

11/02/2026

Our red barrels are ready, and we need YOUR help filling them!

On November 6 & 7, we're teaming up with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department for our Community Drop-Off Day at 19 participating fire stations across San Diego!

From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., stop by your neighborhood fire station, drop off nonperishable food donations, and meet the firefighters who help keep our communities safe.

Every donation helps support our 46th Annual Holiday Food Drive, providing nutritious food to San Diego families facing hunger throughout the holiday season and into the spring.

Together, we can fill our red barrels and help fill more tables this holiday season!

Visit the link in our bio to find a participating fire station near you!

10/30/2026

A new way to give this Holiday season!

The holidays are a season of warmth, and for many neighbors across San Diego County, that warmth starts with having enough food on the table. The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s 46th annual Holiday Food Drive is back, and this year, our brand-new virtual food drive experience makes hosting easier than ever.

We're excited to introduce our all-new Virtual Food Drive platform, making it easier than ever to bring your friends, family, and coworkers together to help nourish San Diegans facing hunger this holiday season!

With our new platform, you can create a personalized fundraising page in minutes, virtually fill your barrel with nutritious food, easily share your drive, and track your impact as donations come in.

The need is highest this time of year, and your drive can help make sure no neighbor goes without this season. Your support, in whatever form it takes, helps ensure more of our neighbors can celebrate the holidays with a full plate.

A few clicks can make a meaningful difference for local families!

Ready to get started? Visit the link in our bio to launch your Virtual Food Drive today and help us bring joy to the table this holiday season!

10/29/2026

With a heartfelt thank you to the Escondido Community Foundation for its generous support, the San Diego Food Bank distributed more than 101,000 pounds of fresh produce to seniors in Escondido over the past year!

Access to fresh fruits and vegetables plays a vital role in supporting good nutrition, overall health, and well-being for older adults in our community.

This grant was made possible by the Escondido Community Foundation, an affiliate of the San Diego Foundation.

Access to healthy food shouldn’t be a privilege — it’s a necessity....

10/28/2026

Help us kick off our 46th Annual Holiday Food Drive and fill our red barrels this holiday season!

Join us November 6 & 7, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 19 participating San Diego Fire-Rescue Department fire stations for our Community Drop-Off Day!

Drop off nonperishable food donations, meet your neighborhood firefighters, and help nourish local families this holiday season.

For families facing hunger, the holidays can be especially challenging as rising costs make it even harder to put meals on the table. Our Holiday Food Drive is the largest food drive of the year and helps stock our shelves through the spring, ensuring nutritious food is available for neighbors long after the holiday season ends.

Visit the link in our bio to find a participating fire station near you and discover other ways to support.

10/27/2026

Big news for the San Diego Food Bank!

We are excited to celebrate a $1.33 million state investment secured by Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel to support critical facility and energy improvements at the Food Bank!

This funding will help strengthen our operations and expand our ability to provide fresh, nutritious food to families across San Diego County. Our Client Choice Pantry is a community hub where everyone who walks through our doors deserves access to nutritious food in a welcoming environment. This investment will help ensure that the more than 5,000 households served by our pantry each month can continue selecting foods that best meet their needs with dignity and choice.

A special thank you to Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel and Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins for their support and commitment to fighting hunger in our community. Together, we're making strides toward a hunger-free San Diego County!

10/22/2026

This Hunger Awareness Month, our community came together to make a difference, one meal at a time!

Throughout September, four local restaurants partnered with the San Diego Food Bank to host give-back days, bringing our community together to support the fight against hunger.

A special thank you to Cafe Athena, Sisters Pizza, Junmai Sushi, , and Sideyard Coffee for their generosity and commitment to helping our neighbors facing food insecurity.

We are grateful to these incredible restaurant partners and everyone who dined for a cause. Together, we are making a meaningful impact in the fight to end hunger in San Diego County!

Are you a local restaurant interested in giving back? We'd love to partner with you for Hunger Awareness Month next year! Send us a direct message to learn how you can get involved.

10/21/2026

Every goal makes a difference!

Through the San Diego Seals ’ Gallons for Goals partnership, Hollandia Dairy donated 700 gallons of fresh milk to the San Diego Food Bank, helping provide essential nutrition to children and families facing hunger across San Diego County.

Now, we need your help to double the impact! Together, we can provide the equivalent of another 700 gallons, bringing the total to 1,400 gallons of milk for our neighbors in need.

$5 = 1 gallon
$25 = 5 gallons
$50 = 10 gallons

Help us reach our goal and make every gallon count! Donate today at sandiegofoodbank.org/seals or through the link in our bio.

Thank you to Hollandia Dairy and the San Diego Seals for teaming up to nourish our community!

10/19/2026

Join us in celebrating our August 2026 Volunteer of the Month, Margaret Romero!

Since November 2017, Margaret has dedicated an incredible 1,935 hours to supporting the San Diego Food Bank and our neighbors across San Diego County!

As a dedicated volunteer at our senior food distribution sites, Margaret plays an important role in helping distributions run smoothly, supporting fellow volunteers and creating a welcoming environment for the communities we serve.

Margaret, thank you for your years of dedication, generosity and commitment to making a difference. We are so grateful to have you as part of our volunteer family!

10/16/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the incredible nonprofit partners who help make our mission possible!

Our Nonprofit Partner Appreciation Luncheon was an opportunity to recognize the dedication of our partners and express our gratitude for the important work they do every day to support communities throughout San Diego County.

Through their partnership, we are able to connect individuals and families with nutritious food and essential resources. We truly couldn't do this work without their dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving our community.

A special congratulations to our Nonprofit Partners of the Year!

North County: Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego

Miramar: The San Diego LGBT Community Center

We also want to extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all of this year's award recipients. Your hard work, generosity, and dedication to serving our neighbors do not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for the impact you make every day.

To all our nonprofit partners, thank you for being an essential part of our mission. Together, we're making a difference and working toward a hunger-free San Diego!

10/15/2026

Give a Turkey. Share the Love.

This holiday season, you can help make the table a little fuller for families across San Diego County.

Your gift helps the San Diego Food Bank provide turkeys and holiday meals to neighbors facing hunger, because everyone deserves to gather around the table and enjoy a meal with the people they love.

Give today and help share the love this holiday season.

Visit the link in our bio to donate!