Free Farmers Market & Mobile Pantry
These events are held as first come first serve until we run out of food. We recommend bringing your own reusable bags and/or cart. There will be a welcome table to sign-in for participation to receive food assistance.
Mobile Pantry
1st Monday of each month*
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Located in the Campus Quad
Farmers Market
3rd Thursday of each month*
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Located in the Campus Quad
*with the exception of holidays, for the most up to date schedule of events view the Mesa College Calendar
Off-Campus Food Support
(logo) Feeding San Diego
*add map finder link
San Diego Food Bank
San Diego Food Bank ID Card
New Process for Market Participation
The San Diego Food Bank has initiated a new distribution process in which participants
can receive a Food Bank ID card. This card can be used at all future food distributions
and throughout San Diego County including all campuses within the San Diego Community
College District.
Only complete the intake form if you have never received a San Diego Food Bank ID card from any food distribution site. If you have received a San Diego Food Bank ID card from another agency within San Diego County, you will not need to complete another intake form. As mentioned, the ID card can be used at all food distribution.
Options to receive the ID card:
1. Print & complete the physical Food Bank ID intake form and return to The Stand or at the food distribution days at Mesa College with a wet signature
2. Online- Click here! You will be directed to the online form
3. Scan QR code below with your smartphone/device
- Must provide your preferred email online for communication
Please allow 2-3 days to be processed. Your San Diego Food Bank ID card will be sent to your email address provided on the
form. Once you receive it, you can show it on your phone to be scanned at the food distributions.
Please note: no new SD Food Bank cards will be printed.
Sample ID Card:
Feeding San Diego Parnership
We are proud to partner with Feeding San Diego to provide free food assistance for
our community.
To learn more about their hunger-relief programs and find additional free food distributions across the county, visit https://feedingsandiego.org/find-food.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunity to help package and distribute food at either events are open to faculty, classified professional, students and/or NANCE.
Please keep an eye out for emails to signup or arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time.
