SDFC to donate 18,000 meals to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank; invites fans to join the effort with matchday donations at Snapdragon Stadium.
San Diego, CA (Nov. 19, 2025) – As part of San Diego FC’s ongoing Season of Giving campaign, the Club is expanding its holiday community efforts with One City, One Table, supporting families across the region during a critical time of year. To kick off this extension of the campaign, SDFC is donating 18,000 meals – equivalent to a $9,000 contribution – to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. (Note: every $1 donated = 2 meals provided to local families).
The Club is rallying fans across the county to join the effort.
“The holidays are a reminder of how interconnected we are as a community,” said SDFC CEO Tom Penn. “Through One City, One Table, we’re honored to stand alongside the San Diego Food Bank and our incredible fans to ensure every family has a place at the table this season. Together, we can brighten the holidays and make a meaningful difference for the thousands of families who need it most.”
HOW FANS CAN PARTICIPATE:
Beginning today, SDFC fans can drop off non-perishable food items at Eighteen Threads, the Club’s official retail store, to support the Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive. Fans and community members can also donate directly by clicking HERE.
The Food Bank’s most needed nonperishable food items include:
- Canned chicken and tuna
- Canned and dry beans
- Canned soup
- Canned and dried fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Cereal and oatmeal
- Rice and pasta
- Peanut butter
On Monday, Nov. 24, prior to SDFC’s Western Conference Semifinal match at Snapdragon Stadium, fans attending the game will also be able to donate items at every stadium entrance or make monetary contributions directly to the Food Bank by clicking HERE.
Match Day Collection Points at Snapdragon Stadium on Nov. 24
- Red bins at every stadium entrance
- Red bins within Fan Fest
Club Staff Volunteer Efforts
In addition to the donation drive, SDFC staff members will volunteer with the San Diego Food Bank as part of the Club’s continued commitment to supporting families throughout San Diego during the holiday season.
Fans can learn more about the One City, One Table initiative at SanDiegoFC.com/FoodDrive. Additional details about this holiday season’s giving opportunities are available on SDFC’s Season of Giving page: SanDiegoFC.com/club/community/season-of-giving.
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About San Diego FC
San Diego FC is Major League Soccer’s 30th Club, competing in its inaugural season at Snapdragon Stadium in 2025. The Club is jointly owned by Sir Mohamed Mansour, a distinguished entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with global ties in the sport, and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the first Native American tribe with a significant ownership stake in a men’s professional team across all major sports leagues. Manny Machado, San Diego’s perennial MLB All-Star, is an investor in the Club, alongside other high-profile partners including World Cup champion Juan Mata, Emmy-nominated actress and producer Issa Rae, and Grammy Award-winning artist Tems. San Diego FC is a proud member of the Right to Dream community, a global network of youth academies and professional football clubs. San Diego FC’s stated vision is to become the epicenter of football excellence and innovation in North America.
About the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. Serving as the countywide food safety net, the Food Bank provides nutritious food to people in need, advocates on behalf of the hungry, and educates the public about hunger-related issues. Through a network of direct service programs and more than 450 nonprofit partners, the Food Bank serves an average of 400,000 people every month. In fiscal year 2025, the organization distributed over 52 million pounds of food — equivalent to more than 43.3 million meals. Learn more at sandiegofoodbank.org and follow us @sdfoodbank.