addressing food distribution gaps, reducing food waste, alleviating hunger, and improving the well-being of houseless individuals and food-insecure families in San Diego County.
Did You Know?
of all US food goes to waste
40% of all US food goes to waste and that 1 in 3 San Diegans is food insecure *
of all Veterans in San Diego County are food insecure
Nearly a quarter (24%) of active-duty service members in San Diego County were food insecure. Over 1.2 million San Diegans, 37% of our population, have direct ties to the military. *
Nearly 300,000 people in San Diego County are food insecure, including almost 80,000 children. *
5.2 million seniors (6.8%, or 1 in 15) were food insecure in 2020. In San Diego County, the rate of senior food insecurity is about 3.3%. *
No of unsheltered people increased by 35%
San Diego experienced a 35% increase in the number of unsheltered individuals in 2023 compared to 2022.**
of waste in CA are food & organic waste
Landfills in California are 28% food and other organic waste.***
Sources: *Feeding San Diego, **San Diego Continuum of Care 2023 WeAllCount Region Totals, ***CalRecycle 2021
Our initiative is 3-fold:
- Give food to those who need it while preventing future homelessness,
- Reduce food waste and divert from landfills, and
- Support San Diego to meet its requirements set forth by SB 1383
About Miles 4 Meals
We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to address food distribution gaps, reduce food waste, alleviate hunger, and improve the well-being of houseless individuals and food-insecure families in San Diego County. This mission will be achieved by establishing partnerships with local ranchers, farmers, restaurants, grocery stores, fast-food chains, and bakeries to collect surplus edible food and distribute it to homeless shelters, food banks, and outreach programs ensuring consistent access to meals for food insecure and unhoused individuals and families. Miles 4 Meals also aims to raise awareness about food waste, hunger, and homelessness through community outreach and engage volunteers in its efforts.
