Frequently Asked Questions

Got Your Back San Diego is a 100% community-funded, volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides weekend food bags to children in local schools who are at risk of hunger. Each bag contains six nutritious meals and a simple nutrition lesson to help children make healthy food choices.

Each bag includes kid-friendly, non-perishable, nutritious items such as pasta, canned meats and veggies, oatmeal, fruit cups, and several healthy snacks. All items are chosen for nutritional value, ease of preparation, and child appeal. Each bag also contains an interactive homework assignment to help teach children about nutrition and making healthy food choices.

The program serves kindergarten through 5th-grade children in San Diego County Schools who have been identified by school staff as food-insecure — meaning they lack a reliable food source.

Some of the food is donated by private individuals and by food drives organized by local community partners, such as churches, businesses, and social organizations, who share our commitment to fighting childhood hunger. Some food items are purchased from retail stores, and some from the same food banks that supply school lunch programs.

Participating schools submit the number of children in need they have. Then, every week, Got Your Back San Diego delivers a bag of nutritious food, enough to last each child through the entire weekend.

There are many ways to get involved! You can:

• Make a financial donation or sponsor a child.
• Host a food drive or fundraiser.
• Volunteer your time to fill and deliver food bags.
• Spread awareness by sharing our mission on social media.

Yes! Got Your Back San Diego is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. EIN: 20-8220093

For just $36 a month, you can ensure one child will receive enough nutritious food to last them all weekend throughout the entire school year. Click here to donate.

We like the way you think! YES, OF COURSE! Sponsor as many kids as your heart desires. And remember, your donation is tax-deductible.  Click here to donate.

100% of your donation stays local and goes directly toward feeding children in San Diego County. Your generosity helps fund food purchases, packaging, supplies, and operational costs.

Absolutely! We welcome individuals, families, church groups, companies, and social organizations to volunteer.
Contact us at info@gotyourbacksandiego.org or 760-884-2005 to learn about current opportunities.