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Find Food
Find food-resource navigation and selected local meal or distribution programs. Use official benefit information for ongoing help buying groceries.
Check the distribution’s current hours, location and entry requirements before travelling. Each site sets its own rules.
External resourceAvailable in selected locationsFree listed service
Feeding San Diego
Find Food
Free food distribution locator and community marketplace
San Diego County
In person
Who it’s for
Site rules differ; check distribution-specific eligibility
Cost
Free food
Your next stepSearch ZIP on map; follow chosen site's schedule/requirements
Requirements, contact & sources
- Before you apply
- Document requirements are not confirmed in this listing. Check the provider’s current instructions before applying; do not send documents to FTC.
- Contact provider
- Official Find Help page; distribution contacts
- Important limits
- Check each distribution’s rules and hours. Holidays, weather and available supplies may affect service.
- Availability
- Service listed; current openings not confirmed.
- Official sources
External resourceAvailable in selected locationsConfirm cost with provider
San Diego Food Bank
Food Locator and assistance programs
Emergency grocery distribution locator and food-assistance routes
San Diego County
In person
Who it’s for
Eligibility varies by distribution/program; confirm before travel
Cost
Cost not confirmed for every distribution; check the selected site. FTC charges no navigation fee.
Your next stepUse Food Locator Map and verify chosen site instructions
Requirements, contact & sources
- Before you apply
- Document requirements are not confirmed in this listing. Check the provider’s current instructions before applying; do not send documents to FTC.
- Contact provider
- Official Contact Us and distribution-site contacts
- Important limits
- Schedules, supplies and population restrictions vary
- Availability
- Service listed; current openings not confirmed.
- Official sources
External resourceAvailable in selected locationsConfirm cost with provider
County of San Diego
CalFresh
Food-purchase assistance through EBT
San Diego County
Online option
Who it’s for
Low-income households; income/expense/household and current work/status rules apply
Cost
Benefit eligibility is determined by the County. Application cost not stated on the reviewed page; ask the County.
Your next stepUse Apply for CalFresh on county page or county benefits intake
Requirements, contact & sources
- Before you apply
- Document requirements are not confirmed in this listing. Check the provider’s current instructions before applying; do not send documents to FTC.
- Contact provider
- Official Apply/Family Resource Center routes
- Important limits
- Rules changed; county determines eligibility; expedited benefits conditional
- Availability
- Service listed; current openings not confirmed.
- Official sources
