sustainable, healthy food
via our food rescue efforts
Our rescued food market is an affordable and sustainable market stocked with rescued, quality surplus from grocery stores, farms, and wholesalers. Rescued food is surplus food discarded by suppliers for a variety of reasons including: imperfections, overstocking, and approaching the best-before date. However, it is still edible, healthy, and quality food!
we've got options for you and your household
groceries at a lower cost
Expand your grocery budget by shopping our rescued food market, a low-cost foodSHARE program, for about $40 per week. in return, you'll get about $200 worth of food to select from in our market.
free food basket
Based on availability and federal low-income guidelines: Our FREE Food Baskets are available for low-income residents of Bay Park (92110), Clairemont (92117), Linda Vista (92111), and Serra Mesa (92123). Verified participants receive about a week’s supply of fruit, vegetables, pantry items, and perishable foods in each basket. Federal low-income guidelines must be met to qualify.
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free food basket
a free week's supply of food based on eligibility requirements
Based on availability: Our FREE Food Baskets are available for low-income residents of Bay Park (92110), Clairemont (92117), Linda Vista (92111), and Serra Mesa (92123). Verified participants receive about a week’s supply of fruit, vegetables, pantry items, and perishable foods in each basket. Federal low-income guidelines must be met to qualify. See table below.
Federal Low-Income Guidelines*
Family Size | 2023 Income Numbers | 2024 Income Numbers |
|---|---|---|
For a family of 9+ | Add $5,140 for each extra person | Add $5,380 for each extra person |
For a family of 8 | $50,560 | $52,720 |
For a family of 7 | $45,420 | $47,340 |
For a family of 6 | $40,280 | $41,960 |
For a family of 5 | $35,140 | $36,580 |
For a family of 4 | $30,000 | $31,200 |
For a family of 3 | $24,860 | $25,820 |
For a family of 2 | $19,720 | $20,440 |
For individuals | $14,580 | $15,060 |
Schedule Your FoodSHARE grocery shopping
visit below:
Hours of Operation
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 10-4:30
Food Distribution Event hours
By Appointment only and below:
Thursdays 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Our Address:
8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Suite B
San Diego, CA 92111
Questions or comments?
Email us at porchlightcommunity@gmail.com