ABOUT

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Fallbrook Food Pantry has served low -income and disadvantaged families since 1991.   Available to the community 5 days a week, we offer a well-balanced selection of food, promoting wellness for every individual in our community.  Our  programs support an average of 25,000 household visits annually, distributing nearly
1,000,000 pounds of food to those in-need in the greater Fallbrook area.

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Food Insecurity

Food insecurity affects 500,000 San Diegans every day.  And it effects every population - working families, veterans, senior citizens, college students and growing children, are the most affected.  One in five who are considered food insecure are children.



​According to the San Diego Hunger Coalition, "nearly half of adults (44%) and children (45%) that live in households below 200% of Federal Poverty Level experience food insecurity.  Half (50%) of low-income African Americans experience food insecurity, compared to 42% of low-income Latinos, 40% of low-income Whites, and 34% of low-income Asians.  Sixty percent (3 out of 5) of low-income single parent households experience food insecurity.  Fifty percent of low-income adults experiencing food insecurity are living with a disability. More than half (55%) of low-income adults experiencing food insecurity are employed. "

​Our Solution

Food 1x Week
Our 3,000+ registered clients may come in once per week to receive food.

8 lbs. Per Person
The amount of nutritious food distributed averages about eight pounds of food per person each visit.

500 Families Per Week
We serve an average of 500 families per week through our programs with a sharp increase during the holidays.

The amount of food distributed varies according to the size of each household.