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).
Open to everyone.
Pre-registration is not required.
Sunday, January 11, 2025
4:00‒5:30pm
Supplies are limited.
First come, first served.
Jewish Family Service
JOAN & IRWIN JACOBS CAMPUS
Turk Family Center
8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123
Distribution Dates
The distribution will be monthly on the 2nd Sunday of the month, with the exception of September, where we will not host a Sunday food distribution.
01/11/26, 02/08/26, 03/08/26, 04/12/26, 05/10/26, 06/14/26, 07/12/26, 08/09/26, 10/11/26, 11/08/26, 12/14/26
“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 below for current information on the distributions happening throughout the year.
JFS – JOAN & IRWIN JACOBS CAMPUS
2nd Sunday of the month
4:00–5:30pm
8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123
Distribution Dates: 01/11/26, 02/08/26, 03/08/26, 04/12/26, 05/10/26, 06/14/26, 07/12/26, 08/09/26, 10/11/26, 11/08/26, 12/14/26
Eligibility: Open to any San Diegan in need of food assistance.
Ohr Shalom Synagogue
3rd Thursday of the month
1:00–3:00pm
2512 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 (at the corner of Third and Laurel)
Distribution Dates: 01/15/26, 02/19/26, 03/19/26, 04/16/26, 05/21/26, 06/18/26, 07/16/26, 08/20/26, 09/17/26, 10/15/26, 11/19/26, 12/17/26
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
Distribution Dates: 01/02/26, 01/09/26, 01/16/26, 01/23/26, 01/30/26, 02/06/26, 02/13/26, 02/20/26, 02/27/26, 03/06/26, 03/13/26, 03/20/26, 03/27/26, 04/10/26, 04/17/26, 04/24/26, 05/01/26, 05/08/26, 05/15/26, 05/22/26, 05/29/26, 06/05/26, 06/12/26, 06/19/26, 06/26/26, 07/10/26, 07/17/26, 07/31/26, 08/07/26, 08/14/26, 08/21/26, 08/28/26, 09/04/26, 09/11/26, 09/18/26, 09/25/26, 10/02/26, 10/09/26, 10/16/26, 10/23/26, 10/30/26, 11/06/26, 11/13/26, 11/20/26,12/04/26, 12/11/26, 12/18/26, 12/31/26
Eligibility: Open to any San Diegan in need of food assistance.
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