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Free groceries at Imperial Beach Library

Tue, Nov 3, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Imperial Beach Library (Teen Room)South Bay

Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library

Catch: One package per family, while supplies last

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Free Veterans Day meal at Chili's

Wed, Nov 11 · check hours

Participating Chili's restaurantsCountywide

Verified Oct 22 · Chili's

Catch: Veterans and active-duty military only · Dine-in only, limited menu · Drinks and tip not included

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Free burger and bottomless fries for veterans at Red Robin

Wed, Nov 11 · check hours

Participating Red Robin restaurantsCountywide

Verified Oct 22 · Red Robin

Catch: Veterans and active-duty military only; bring military ID or proof of service · Dine-in only at participating restaurants

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Free groceries at Imperial Beach Library

Tue, Nov 17, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Imperial Beach Library (Community Room)South Bay

Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library

Catch: One package per family, while supplies last

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Free groceries at Imperial Beach Library

Tue, Dec 1, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Imperial Beach Library (Community Room)South Bay

Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library

Catch: One package per family, while supplies last

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Free groceries at Imperial Beach Library

Tue, Dec 15, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Imperial Beach Library (Community Room)South Bay

Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library

Catch: One package per family, while supplies last

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Free groceries: San Diego Food Bank distributions

Once a month at each Neighborhood Distribution site

Multiple locations countywide

Verified Oct 21 · San Diego Food Bank

Catch: Each site runs once a month; check its schedule · Some other Food Bank programs have income guidelines

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Free monthly groceries in Hillcrest, open to all

1st Tuesday of the month, 8–10am

The San Diego LGBT Community CenterCentral San Diego

Verified Oct 22 · thecentersd.org

Catch: Enroll with the San Diego Food Bank (in person that day or by phone)

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Free breakfast and lunch for 60+ downtown (Serving Seniors)

Breakfast weekdays 7–8 a.m., Sat 8–9 a.m.; lunch weekdays 11 a.m., 12:15 and 1:15 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness CenterCentral San Diego

Verified Oct 22 · Serving Seniors

Catch: Ages 60 and older

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Free monthly groceries for seniors 60+ in Hillcrest

4th Tuesday of the month, 1–3pm

The San Diego LGBT Community CenterCentral San Diego

Verified Oct 22 · thecentersd.org

Catch: Low-income adults 60 and older · Enroll with the San Diego Food Bank (in person that day or by phone)

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Free groceries once a month at the Feeding San Diego Marketplace

Tue–Wed 9am–1pm and 5–7pm; Thu–Fri 9am–1pm; 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays 9am–1pm (reservation only)

Feeding San Diego Marketplace, Sorrento ValleyLa Jolla & North Coastal

Verified Oct 22 · Feeding San Diego

Catch: One visit a month (one reservation every 4 weeks) · Saturdays need a reservation; no walk-ups

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Free groceries twice a month for active-duty military families

2nd and 4th Thursdays

Armed Services YMCA, Bayview Hills and Murphy CanyonCentral San Diego

Verified Oct 22 · Armed Services YMCA

Catch: Active-duty families stationed in San Diego only · Register first (free) plus a one-time Food Bank sign-up; bring military ID

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Free weekday hot lunch for ages 60+ in Hillcrest

Weekdays 11:30am–12:30pm

The San Diego LGBT Community CenterCentral San Diego

Verified Oct 22 · Jewish Family Service

Catch: Ages 60+ (younger guests can buy a meal) · Reservation required by 3pm the day before

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Free groceries every week for UC San Diego students

Once a week per student

Triton Food Pantry, Student Center A and One Miramar StreetLa Jolla & North Coastal

Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego

Catch: Registered UC San Diego students only · 15 points per visit; points reset Mondays

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Free birthday drink at Dutch Bros (any size)

Every year on your birthday (use within 30 days)

Dutch Bros (San Diego County shops)Countywide

Verified Oct 21 · Dutch Bros

Catch: Free Dutch Rewards account in the app required, with your birthday saved · Participating shops

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Free birthday Bundtlet at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Every year around your birthday

Nothing Bundt Cakes (San Diego bakeries)Countywide

Verified Oct 21 · Nothing Bundt Cakes

Catch: Free Bundtastic Rewards membership required, with your birthday saved · Redeem in person with the birthday email or app notification

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Free Box Combo for joining Raising Cane's Caniac Club

Once, when you join

Raising Cane's (San Diego locations)Countywide

Verified Oct 21 · Raising Cane's

Catch: Free Caniac Club sign-up; register your first card online · The rules say members 'may receive' it, so it's not guaranteed · One account per email and phone number

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Free medium drink for joining Dutch Bros Rewards

Once, when you join (use within 14 days)

Dutch Bros (San Diego County shops)Countywide

Verified Oct 21 · Dutch Bros

Catch: Free Dutch Rewards account in the app required (new members only) · Expires 14 days after you join · Participating shops

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Free stack of pancakes on your birthday at IHOP

Every year in your birthday month

IHOP (San Diego locations)Countywide

Verified Oct 21 · IHOP

Catch: Free IHOP Rewards membership required · You must join before the 1st of your birthday month

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Free birthday drink or food item at Starbucks

Every year on your birthday

Starbucks (San Diego locations)Countywide

Verified Oct 21 · Starbucks

Catch: You must have made at least one Star-earning purchase earlier that year · Join Starbucks Rewards at least 7 days before your birthday · Green members: valid on your birthday only

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