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Client Choice Pantry

Client Choice Food Pantry

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Receiving Food Assistance at the San Diego Food Bank's Vista Location

The San Diego Food Bank’s North County location offers individuals and families in need of food assistance access to our onsite Client Choice Food Pantry.

Client Choice Food Pantry

The pantry is set up similarly to a neighborhood grocery store. The pantry offers a variety of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, meats, dairy products, baked goods, nonperishable canned food items, diapers for infants & toddlers, and period supplies.

Pantry clients shop by appointment only and can self-select the foods that best meet their dietary needs and preferences. Each household can schedule an appointment to visit our pantry every two weeks. Walk-ins are welcome and will receive a pre-packaged food allocation.

Client Choice Pantry

Client Choice Food Pantry Hours – By Appointment Only

Saturday and Monday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Closed every 4th Thursday of the month)

*For a list of holiday closures, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

If this is your first time shopping, you can stop by without an appointment. Before shopping, you will complete an intake form and receive a brief introduction to set you up for your future visits. A San Diego Food Bank ID card will be available for pick-up two weeks after your initial visit.

  • No documentation needed
  • Bring your reusable grocery bags
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Diapers and period supplies are available in the pantry, while supplies last

If these hours do not work with your schedule, we encourage you to use the Food Bank’s Food Locator Map to find a distribution site that fits your availability.

USE GPS FOOD LOCATOR MAP

Please keep in mind that the Pantry will be closed on the following Federal holidays. Please plan accordingly should you need food assistance around these dates.

VIEW HOLIDAY CLOSURE SCHEDULE
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San Diego Food Bank
9850 Distribution Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121-2320
1-858-527-1419 Local
1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free
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Hours of Operation - Miramar
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
RECEIVING
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

San Diego Food Bank -
North County

3030 Enterprise Court, Suite A,
Vista, CA 92081
1-858-527-1419 Local
1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free

Hours of Operation - North County
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RECEIVING
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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