Feeding San Diego

Come work with us as a California Climate Action Fellow! We are hiring two fellows to support our Programs and Supply Chain departments and gain hands‑on experience working with volunteers, food donors, and community members. Read more and apply today: https://bit.ly/49YWj7E.

In communities across America, people are doing everything they can to provide for their families—budgeting, cutting costs and stretching each paycheck. But sometimes, even that isn’t enough, and keeping food on the table can be a challenge. That’s where SNAP grocery benefits make a difference, serving as a vital bridge for people facing tough times.

SNAP strengthens local communities and economies. But recent changes to SNAP may impact families’ access to this crucial program. Right now, states across the country need more time to adjust to upcoming changes to SNAP.

Tell Congress: Support a two-year delay in the SNAP cost shift to keep the program stable and help families afford groceries. https://bit.ly/4e0j78b

Looking for a fun way to spend a summer evening? 🌙☀️

Parks After Dark is back, turning neighborhood parks into welcoming spaces with free activities, entertainment, and community resources. It’s an easy way for families to get outside, explore something new, and enjoy the season together.

We’ll be there providing food throughout the summer. 🍎 Hope you can join us!

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3zalWTe

We're stoked to be a part of the Switchfoot Bro-Am again this year! Mark your calendars for the Benefit Party on June 11th and the Beach Fest on June 13th. It's all for a fantastic cause and a ton of fun! Learn more about the impact and how you can get involved at broam.org.

📢 On Monday, big changes are coming to CalFresh when new federal rules add work and community engagement standards for many CalFresh recipients.

These requirements generally apply to adults aged 18–64 who are physically and mentally able to work and do not live with a child under 14. This group is known as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs).

Automatic exemptions are removed for several categories, including:
• Adults aged 55–64
• Veterans
• Former foster youth
• Parents whose youngest child is 14 or older

What to expect:
• Your benefits will not stop on June 1
• The county will go over your eligibility at your next annual renewal
• If you are subject to these rules, you will need to log around 80 hours per month through work, volunteering, or approved training to keep your benefits beyond three months

Need support? Contact our CalFresh Team:
📞 Call: 858-863-6635 📧 Email: [email protected]

📍 Locate free groceries near you: feedingsandiego.org/find-food

On Memorial Day and every day, we honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We remember their courage, their dedication, and we think of the families who carry their legacy forward.

Reliable access to food shouldn’t depend on school being in session. Free summer meal sites are now open across the county.

Find a distribution near you: https://feedingsandiego.org/find-food/

CalFresh work rules are changing as of June 1.

These changes impact ABAWDs—adults ages 18–64 without dependents. Under H.R. 1, you must work or volunteer 80 hours/month or risk losing benefits after 3 months.

Automatic exemptions for veterans, caregivers, and unhoused individuals are ending. Over 93,000 people in San Diego County could be affected—more than 106,000 by 2027.

Check your status at https://bit.ly/42iFJeJ. Need help? Call 858‑863‑6635 or email [email protected]. Need food now? Everyone is welcome at our no‑cost grocery distributions. Find sites using the Find Food Map https://bit.ly/4wc0JkU.