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Ways to Get Food

FoodSHARE is a small community market open to everyone. Book a time and pick what works for your family. Live nearby? You can also apply for a free basket.

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FoodSHARE

Our Food Rescue program (FoodSHARE) was created to help the many families that don’t qualify for government assistance, aren’t considered low income but yet still can use a hand up. Our two programs under this service is "Client Choice" and "Grab and Go".

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FREE Food Basket

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.

Upcoming Events

Our special events—like DIY workshops, clothing swaps, and community skill shares—are a fun way to connect, learn, and support our food rescue efforts. Each event helps raise funds, reduce waste, and bring folks together around sustainability and mutual support.

Affordable Food Access. Less Food Waste. Stronger Communities.

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Porchlight Community Services provides affordable groceries, food rescue, and sustainable food access programs in San Diego.

 

Our grocery model helps individuals and families stretch their budgets while rescuing good food and reducing food waste.

Food Distribution Events 

(by appointment only)

Thursday 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Contact Information

Our Address: 

8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite F,
San Diego, CA 92123

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Questions or comments? Have you visited our FAQs? ​

Email us at info@porchlightcs.org

Hours of Operation

Volunteering:  Monday through Saturday

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Reducing Waste, Rescuing Food—Thanks to CalRecycle

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Part of our work was funded by a grant from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

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This support helps us rescue more food, reduce waste, and share practical, sustainable solutions with our community.  Learn more about the program here.

©2026 by Porchlight Community Services, Inc.

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