University City neighbors can help other neighbors with food and other recourses by donating time, non-perishable items, or money to organizations such as the San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego.
For immediate assistance for yourself or neighbors, call or contact 211 to connect with local food resources at: https://211sandiego.org/food-assistance-resources/
San Diego Food Bank: Volunteers help the Food Bank by sorting/bagging produce and donated food items; and assembling Food bags/boxes for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and the Food 4 Kids Back Pack program. The San Diego Food Bank encourages everyone in the community to volunteer their time at the Miramar, North County, and nonprofit partner locations. If you meet the age requirements, they welcome volunteer support. For more information, visit: sandiegofoodbank.org/volunteer
Feeding San Diego: Volunteer from home and create Meals Made Easy Kits for Feeding San Diego. Help neighbors in San Diego access nutritious meals by assembling meal kits from your kitchen. Create meal kits using shelf-stable ingredients that help neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Choose from 6 tested recipes, assemble ingredients in clear bags with recipe cards, and drop them off at the Feeding San Diego facility—all on your schedule. Details at: feedingsandiego.org/get-involved/volunteer/meals-made-easy/
211 San Diego Food Assistance: This service can connect people with programs that help you and your family stay healthy and well-nourished such as local and regional food banks, emergency food services, the Women Infant Children (WIC) program, and more. For more information, visit: 211sandiego.org/food-assistance-resources/
Get Help – Feeding San Diego offers food assistance at sites throughout San Diego County. The Find Food Map allows you to search for free food distributions near you by entering your zip code. Details at: https://feedingsandiego.org/find-food/
Get Involved – Feeding San Diego relies on support and volunteers to give funds, give food, give time, or give voice to help end hunger in San Diego County. Details at: https://feedingsandiego.org/get-involved/
