Food Distribution
Backcountry Communities Thriving supports the local food pantries and distribution opportunities within the Julian area. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to donate to the food pantries. Below is a list of the local food distribution opportunities and their schedules. Please note that schedules will change to accommodate holidays and if inclement weather occurs.
Backcountry Food Distributions
Feeding San Diego's Julian Mobile Food Pantry
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, 9:30 am-10:30 am
4355 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
Feeding San Diego's Shelter Valley Mobile Food Pantry
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
7217 Great Southern Overland Trail
Julian, CA 92036
Feeding San Diego's Butterfield Ranch Community Mobile Food Pantry
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm - 2nd Tuesdays are produce only.
14925 Great Southern Overland Stage Route
Julian, CA 92036
Mountain Manna
4th Saturday of the month, 8:00 am-10:30 am
Community United Methodist Church of Julian
2898 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
(In November & December, distribution will be the 3rd Saturday of the month)
Feeding San Diego's Ranchita Produce Pantry
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
37370 Montezuma Valley Road
Ranchita, CA 92066
Feeding San Diego's Santa Ysabel Mobile Pantry
4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
110 School House Canyon Road
Santa Ysabel , CA 92070
Recipe Ideas
Sweet Potatoes: Just one sweet potato gives you 400% of the vitamin A you need each day. This helps keep your eyes healthy as well as your immune system, your body's defense against germs.
60 Sweet Potato Recipes That Spotlight The Super Spud
Cantaloupe: The water, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in cantaloupe can provide a variety of health benefits.
20 Cantaloupe Recipes for Refreshing Meals
Onions: Onions are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that they are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while being low in calories.
Bananas: Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide. They contain essential nutrients that can have a protective impact on health.
25 Recipes for Ripe and Overripe Bananas
Plant-Based Meatballs: Though plant-based meats still contain saturated fat, they contain far less saturated fat than animal meat on average. Plant-based meats also contain some fiber and plenty of protein, if not just as much protein as animal-based meats.