The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress are choosing to withhold SNAP benefits from over 40 million Americans starting November 1st.
Find food near you: anyone in San Diego County who needs help with groceries, produce, or prepared meals can receive free food — no ID or income verification required.
Contact the Jacobs & Cushman Food Bank: 1-866-350-FOOD (3663)
Free Hot Meals
The Franklin Antonio Public Lunch Program provides free, warm, nutritious meals to the public 365 days a year — no income or ID requirements.
How to Get a Meal:
First-time guests should pick up an orange badge at the San Diego Day Center or Joan Kroc Center front desk.
It’s best to arrive in the morning to get your badge before lunch service begins.
Keep your badge — it also provides access to showers, laundry, and other Day Center services.
Location: 1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Meal Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Upcoming Food Distributions Across San Diego County
East County
San Diego Food Bank at Campo Education Center Address: 36190 Church Rd, Campo CA 91906 Days/Hours: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9–10 am Notes: Drive-thru only; diapers & period supplies available; all are welcome.
Potrero Community Center Foundation Address: 24954 Potrero Valley Rd, Potrero CA 91963 Days/Hours: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8–9 am Notes: Walk-up only; please bring a cart & reusable bags; all are welcome.
Faith Chapel Address: 9400 Campo Rd, Spring Valley CA 91977 Days/Hours: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10 am until food is gone Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
El Cajon Seventh-Day Adventist Church Address: 1630 E Madison Ave, El Cajon CA 92019 Days/Hours: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30–5 pm Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Samoa Independent Full Gospel Address: 2055 Skyline Dr, Lemon Grove CA 91945 Days/Hours: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9 am until food is gone Notes: Walk-up only; please bring a cart & reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
North Park Apostolic Address: 2515 Lemon Grove Ave, Lemon Grove CA 91945 Days/Hours: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12 pm until food is gone Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Journey Community Church Address: 8363 Center Dr Suite 6C, La Mesa CA 91942 Days/Hours: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 9 am until food is gone Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
New Season’s Church Address: 2300 Bancroft Dr, Spring Valley CA 91977 Days/Hours: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9 am until food is gone Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
San Diego Food Bank at Jamul Tribal Hall & Community Center Address: 14145 Campo Rd, Jamul CA 91935 Days/Hours: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9–10 am Notes: Walk-up only; please bring a cart & reusable bags; diapers & period supplies available; all are welcome.
Central San Diego
LGBT Community Center Address: 3909 Centre St, San Diego CA 92103 Days/Hours: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 8–10 am Notes: Walk-up & drive-thru; please bring reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.Iglesia
Casa de Alabanza Address: 4250 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego CA 92105 Days/Hours: Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025 at 3:30–6 pm Notes: Walk-up only; please bring reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
St Stephen’s Church of God in Christ Address: 5825 Imperial Ave, San Diego CA 92114 Days/Hours: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9 am until food is gone Notes: Walk-up & drive-thru; please bring reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
North County–Inland Communities Grace Church – San Marcos Address: 855 E Barham Dr, San Marcos CA 92078 Days/Hours: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6–7 pm Notes: Walk-up & drive-thru; please bring reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Fallbrook Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist Church Address: 439 Iowa St, Fallbrook CA 92028 Days/Hours: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6–7 pm Notes: Drive-thru only; diapers & period supplies available; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
North City Church Address: 11717 Poway Rd, Poway CA 92064 Days/Hours: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2 pm until food is gone Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Ministerio Tiempo Nuevo Address: 1703 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido CA 92027 Days/Hours: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2–6 pm Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Apostolic Assembly Church Address: 1717 E Lincoln Ave, Escondido CA 92027 Days/Hours: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:30–10:30 am Notes: Drive-thru only; diapers & period supplies available; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Christ the King Lutheran Church at Vallecitos Elementary Address: 5211 Fifth St, Fallbrook CA 92028 Days/Hours: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:30 pm until food is gone Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
North Coast Church / Pauma Valley Address: 32077 Community Church Dr, Pauma Valley CA 92061 Days/Hours: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2 pm until food is gone Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Smart Food Foundation at Farr Elementary Address: 933 Farr Ave, Escondido CA 92026 Days/Hours: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3 pm until food is gone Notes: Walk-up & drive-thru; please bring reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Fallbrook Food Pantry Address: 140 N Brandon Rd, Fallbrook CA 92028 Days/Hours: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9 am until food is gone Notes: Walk-up only; please bring a cart & reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
North County–Coastal Communities St Andrew’s Episcopal Church Address: 890 Balour Dr, Encinitas CA 92024 Days/Hours: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 2–4 pm Notes: Walk-up only; please bring a cart & reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Mission San Luis Rey Parish Address: 4070 Mission Ave, Oceanside CA 92029 Days/Hours: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 8–10 am Notes: Walk-up & drive-thru; please bring reusable bags; diapers & period supplies available; all are welcome.
South Bay
Hearts & Hands Working Together Address: 4235 Beyer Blvd, San Ysidro CA 92173 Days/Hours: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9 am until food is gone Notes: Walk-up only; please bring a cart & reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
South Bay Pentecostal Address: 395 D St, Chula Vista CA 91910 Days/Hours: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9 am until food is gone Notes: Drive-thru only; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Aguilas del Poderoso Dios Address: 5901 Rancho Hills Dr, San Diego CA 92139 Days/Hours: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10 am until food runs out Notes: Walk-up & drive-thru; please bring reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
Us 4 Warriors Address: 900 Paseo del Rey, Chula Vista CA 91910 Days/Hours: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 12–1 pm Notes: Walk-up & drive-thru; please bring reusable bags; Food Bank ID cards available; all are welcome.
