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Savor the Season: Your Holiday Meal, Your Way

Whether you’re expecting or a new mama, you probably can use some help and extra rest. So treat yourself this holiday season! Whether you’re craving home-cooked goodness or a night out with no dishes, we’ve curated a list of the best places in San Diego to find a variety of delicious and nourishing food.From free turkeys to fresh farmers market finds, cozy eateries to top San Diego restaurants, we’ve got you covered. So relax, enjoy, and let us help you create a holiday season filled with joy and deliciousness.

Turkey Giveaways

San Diego Food Bank – Turkey Drive
The San Diego Food Bank provides turkeys and holiday food items to families in need through its annual Turkey Drive. Visit San Diego Food Bank for more information on distribution locations and dates.

  • The North County Food Bank, a chapter of the San Diego Food Bank in Vista, also holds a Holiday Food Drive. They are accepting donations at local supermarkets to help families in need during this holiday season. Visit the San Diego Food Bank for additional information.

Feeding San Diego
Feeding San Diego provides access to food distribution sites across the county, including free Thanksgiving meals and holiday assistance. Families can locate nearby distribution points by visiting Feeding San Diego’s Find Food Page, entering their zip code, and finding scheduled food assistance events

The Salvation Army Thanksgiving Meals
The Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving meals at three locations in San Diego County. Meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis on Thanksgiving Day, between 11 AM to 1 PM. Details are available at The Salvation Army.

Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box
Bless a family and give them a chance to celebrate one of the most cherished holidays that many of us take for granted. Provide them with the groceries to make Thanksgiving dinner a reality (turkey and all the sides). Fresh items are preferred as much as possible, but non-perishables will work as well. More details are available at North County Lifeline.

Central San Diego

Food Pantries & Distribution Sites

Farmers Markets 

Supermarkets 

Restaurants, Eateries, & Public Markets

Black Bear Diner
1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020

Cafe X 
1835 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92102

Fig Tree Cafe
7710 Hazard Center, Dr. San Diego, CA 92108

Han’s & Harry’s Bakery
5080 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 91902

Mister A’s
2250 Fifth Ave., 12th Floor, San Diego, CA 92103

Rudford’s
2900 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104

The Honey Baked Ham Co.
4295 Genesee Ave., San Diego, CA 92117

The Mental Bar
6325 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

94th Aero Squadron 

8885 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123

Liberty Public Market – Instagram @libertypublicmarket
2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, California

San Diego Lane Field Park Market – Instagram: @sandiegofoodmarkets 

1009 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA

Oceanside

  • Food Pantries
  • Restaurants
  • Cafes


  • Supermarkets