At JFS, we’re committed to fighting hunger and making sure that everyone in our community is food secure. Our reason for this is clear—we know that when families have enough to eat, they can more easily afford other necessities, fulfill their potential at work and school, and focus on long-term goals.
If you or someone you know needs help putting food on the table, we’re here for you. Community food distributions are offered throughout San Diego County and offer fresh produce, canned/dried goods, groceries, and pet food (when available).
“We weren’t prepared for San Diego’s higher cost of living. The food helped us make ends meet until we got back on our feet.”
– Community Food Distribution Participant
Thanks to a partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and other community donors, we provide a weekly diaper distribution for families in our community. Families can receive 75 free diapers a month for each child in their family who requires them. Diaper pickup is every Friday from 10:00am–1:00pm. To request diapers, please call (858) 637-3027 or email [email protected] with your name, phone number, and sizes needed.
Hand Up operates monthly food distributions at sites across San Diego. View our calendar for current information on the distributions happening this month.
Ohr Shalom Synagogue
1:00–3:00pm
2512 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 (at the corner of Third and Laurel)
2025 Distribution Dates: 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18
Eligibility: Open to any San Diegan in need of food assistance.
Chabad Downtown
Every Friday
9:00–10:00am
275 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
2025 Distribution Dates: 01/03, 01/10, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25, 05/02, 05/09, 05/16, 05/23, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/11, 07/18, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22, 08/29, 09/05, 09/12, 09/19, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10,10/17, 10/24,10/31,11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19
Eligibility: Open to any San Diegan in need of food assistance.
Camp Pendleton Neighborhood Exchange
10:00am–12:00pm
Building 200090 Ash Road, Wire Mountain Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
2025 Distribution Date: 1/23, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/20, 12/18
Eligibility: For active-duty military and their spouses, with a valid military ID.
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