FOOD: Lucky Duck Unsheltered Homeless Program in San Diego

FOOD:
Lucky Duck Meals for the Unsheltered Homeless Program in San Diego

The Lucky Duck Food and Water Initiative has distributed over 2 million meals to San Diego’s unsheltered neighbors since May 2020. This project is vital to getting food and water to the unhoused on the streets of San Diego County and volunteers are critical to making it happen.

Volunteers are essential to making this program happen.

Volunteers are essential to making this program happen.

• Pack, sort and load food and water.

• No prior experience required
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment
• Able to lift bags weighing up to 35 pounds using proper lifting technique
• Comfortable standing for the duration of the shift

On-site training provided at the beginning of the shift

Closed-toe shoes are required. This opportunity takes place indoors. Always check the weather forecast, but it does get hot at the distribution site, especially given the physical nature of the work

Volunteers will be lifting bags that weigh up to 35 pounds and standing for the duration of the shift. Poor lifting form can lead to injury and pain. You should only bend with your knees and hips, keep your back straight, and keep your shoulders back. Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees (not your back). Hold the bag as close to your body as possible.

Set the bag down by bending your knees and hips only. This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations such as providing a chair to sit in while working the assembly line. This space is wheelchair accessible

The Lucky Duck Foundation is committed to raising awareness and funds to help alleviate the homelessness epidemic in San Diego County, and providing support and relief from harsh conditions to the thousands of homeless individuals and families living on our streets.

Homeless

Collecting, Sorting & Packaging

• Friday, January 23, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Monday, January 26, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Friday, January 30, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Monday, February 2, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Friday, February 6, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Monday, February 9, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Friday, February 13, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Monday, February 16, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Friday, February 20, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Monday, February 23, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Friday, February 27, 2026 From 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Your donation means more volunteers making an impact on San Diego nonprofits, schools, and parks.