About the Senior Food Program

The Senior Food Program is a federal program that provides monthly food packages to eligible low-income senior citizens aged 60 and over.

The San Diego Food Bank administers the program and distributes USDA provided food at 38 distribution sites every month throughout San Diego County.

Income guidelines

To see if you meet the Senior Food Program income guidelines, refer to the income chart below:

This program provides monthly food packages to eligible low-income senior citizens aged 60 and over.

This is an equal opportunity program. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religion, write immediately to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964

Click here to download the Income Guidelines Flier (English)

Click here to download the Income Guidelines Flier (Spanish)

How to sign up for the program

1) Call 211 to see if you qualify

Call 211, the county social services information hotline, to see if you qualify for the program. If you qualify, the 211 operator will give you the location and hours of your nearest food distribution site based on your zip code. You can also contact the San Diego Food Bank on 1-866-350-FOOD (3663).

2) Visit the food distribution site with the required documentation and sign up for the program.

You must bring these documents:

• Photo ID    • Proof of Income and/or Medi-Cal Card    • Proof of Address (i.e. Utility, Water, Phone Bill)

After signing up you will receive a food box and you will be entitled to receive a monthly food package from a site within your zip code on the allocated distribution day every month.

WHAT TYPE OF FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED?
Each participant receives one box of food a month. The box contains a variety of food including evaporated milk, instant non-fat milk, canned meats, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, cheese, rice, pasta, fruit juice and cereal.

Full list of Senior Food Program distribution sites

Click on the link below for a full list of the Senior Food Program’s distribution sites.

Senior Food Program Distribution Sites

What happens once I am enrolled?

Once enrolled, applicants will be assigned a distribution date and location as well as a monthly calendar of future distributions.

If you miss a distribution please contact the San Diego Food Bank before the end of the month and you will be given the address of another distribution site in your area where you can receive a food box.

Public Transport Information

For public transit information call: 619-233-3004 or visit: www.sdcommute.com

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.