The San Diego Food Bank, North County Food Bank Senior Food Program is an USDA sponsored program…read morefor low income seniors 60+ years old. Pickup is on the 3rd Monday each month in Escondido. Very organized and helpful staff. The food provided is plentiful, with canned goods and fresh fruits and vegetables. The canned goods are varied and offer many options for a meal. Wonderful service for the local seniors. To enter the line for pickup, forms on Park Avenue, turning right after the American Legion. Use caution when waiting and follow the directions of the staff carefully. The food provided is free of charge when you qualify.

It was my first time volunteering here and won't be the last!…read more There is free parking lot for volunteers. Once you check in, they ask for your last name and you enter the room and sit there for the brief orientation. The day I came to volunteer, they started about 15-20 minutes late. This volunteer shift was only 2 hours. It was an assembly line and it was a lot of fun but very very fast pace. I appreciate the big fan because it got hot quick. I did get a cut on my finger and was able to take a short break to put a band aid on it. Everyone there was nice. Once the volunteer shift is done, they will tell you how many boxes of food was filled. And that day, we did 600 boxes! Whenever I'm back in town, I will volunteer again!

I volunteered here with work, and it was great. We helped bag apples and other snacks so that kids…read morecould have healthy food after school. They do good work. Highly recommend spending some time giving back here.

It was very organize. Nice touch with video. Well explained. The place to volunteer for a good causeread more

They delivered food when we needed help and cannot pick up. If you need help, do not hesitate to…read morereach out to them. They really do a lot for the community. Thank you You Saved Me Foundation!

From the owner: How We Help the Community in Simple but Impactful Ways…read more 1. We supply an Emergency Backpack Kit to homeless living unsheltered on the street with high quality essentials and PPE. 2. We supply a month supply of diapers and baby wipes for homeless and low-income families for children aged 0-3 year(s) old. 3. We supply high-quality dog food for pets of individuals or families experiencing a financial crisis or homelessness. 4. We also offer Free Food Pantry that distributes weekly throughout the county. 5. Our Care Plate Program Provides hot, home cooked meals to our unhoused neighbors living in cars, streets and wooded areas. 6. Youth Services helps to build a strong foundation in volunteering and help to secure a successful future careers for our Youth through mentoring and corporate internship opportunities.

According to the Triton Food Pantry Facebook page, "the mission of the Triton Food Pantry is to…read moreprovide a discreet service to UCSD students in need of food. Our goals are to ensure that every student has enough energy to get through the day and that no student needs to give up a single meal for any reason. We aim to build a network of resources and awareness about food insecurity." Food insecurity is a real thing on college campuses across the country. A Univ. of Calif. study found about 23% of UC students experienced low food security. Who doesn't recall their collegiate days where Top Ramen was a dining mainstay? But in Feb. 2015, all that changed when UCSD opened up it's Triton Food Pantry on the first floor of the old Student Center. All registered undergraduate and graduate students with a valid UCSD identification card can stop by and confidentially pick up groceries, as needed. Every student gets 10 points per week and one visit per week. With those points, they are able to select food & every item has a different value. Today, more than 250 students per week visit the Pantry. It is stocked with supplies bought in bulk at the San Diego Food Bank. Donations from students through the Swipes for the Homeless also fund the program, which allow students to donate unused dining dollars to other students in need. The Triton Pantry joins a network of other food pantries that have been established at other UC campuses throughout California. Why I gave this project 5 YELP STARS is that it is an excellent example of students, with the help of collaborative campus administrators, coming together to help other students. UCSD people: don't suffer in silence if you need some food. Go check out this Food Pantry. There is no shame in this game! :)

The Triton Food Pantry has helped me so much. It's not easy to focus on school, work, and…read morerelationships when you're hungry and not sure how you'll make rent, let alone buy groceries. The Pantry lets you come in every week and "spend" your alloted 10 points on pantry staples such as pasta, rice, beans, canned soup, protein bars, etc. Produce, which comes pretty frequently and in great condition, is free as long as you show your ID card! It may not seem like that much, but having an extra couple pounds of grains and some fresh produce really helps when you're eating ramen every day! Oh, and the staff are SUPER friendly and helpful. It's a really nice space, and I couldn't be more thankful for it. :)

I'm Blessed to be able to be a Volunteer for this Organization that serves Hot Meals Disabled and…read morealso to Elderly People that Can't get out buy Groceries or that Can't Cook for themselves. God Bless You Ruth

Horrible they pushed my disabled girlfriend and refused a service because we were early I told him…read moreI had an appointment and this came from the pathetic manager I should look up the county number to report them it seems like they're holding food for people they think need it his friends or you can't get food there with or without an appointment until 12:30 but they're open at 11:30 with appointments and they don't honor them last three times the food was old and spoiled the first time was great and never the same after that I'm going to go to a different one for sure it's not worth the abuse they yelled at me the last three times I was there and think they own the city sidewalk told me I can't stand on the sidewalk

Still love this location but know, the website states different times than the door…read more Great parking Large open and welcoming space Super nice employees Sign up for the guardian program and help as many people as possible. Shout out to Jocelyn and Yesenia for making the day awesome

Went in today for my first donation. The place was immaculate. Everybody was friendly and outgoing…read more Amie was phlebotomist, she made me feel at ease, very professional with a great personality. Will definitely be going back.