Feeding San Diego is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. Your support helps provide nutritious meals to people facing hunger. That means: Kids succeed in school Families stay in their homes Heroes serve their country without worrying about their families back home Seniors retire with dignity 38 percent of food produced in the United States goes to waste. That means there is more than enough food available to end hunger. By partnering with over 770 food donors in San Diego County and over 120 farms and packing sheds throughout California, Feeding San Diego rescues high-quality food before it goes to waste. In 2022-2023, nearly 76 percent of the food we provided to the community was rescued. By diverting this food from the landfill, Feeding San Diego significantly reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about Our Impact. In addition to rescuing and distributing high-quality food, Feeding San Diego helps individuals enroll in CalFresh (formerly known as food stamps). This program helps those in need purchase groceries for their families.Feeding San Diego significantly reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about Our Impact. In addition to rescuing and distributing high-quality food, Feeding San Diego.