Waste Less, Feed More: A San Diego Impact Tour
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
**YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE CONFERENCE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOUR. FOR CONFERENCE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
Attendees will experience an immersive, two‑part tour showcasing how San Diego’s leading hunger‑relief organizations are fighting food insecurity while advancing sustainability.
The program begins at the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, the largest hunger‑relief organization in the region, serving an average of 400,000 people each month and distributing more than 50 million pounds of food annually. Guests will get a behind‑the‑scenes look at the Food Bank’s operations and infrastructure, including innovative green initiatives such as its in‑house composting and recycling center and partnerships with local animal ranchers that help reduce waste. The tour highlights food recovery efforts through the Fresh Rescue program, food donation sorting processes, and warehouse operations featuring specialized equipment like repack and pallet‑wrapping machines. Attendees will also learn how collaborations with local farms and fishers help provide fresh, nutritious food to the community.
The experience continues at Feeding San Diego, the region’s only Feeding America partner food bank. Here, attendees will see how hunger relief and sustainability intersect through large‑scale food rescue efforts that keep good food out of landfills—32.6 million pounds rescued last year alone—while reducing carbon emissions. The tour includes a walk‑through of the 15,000‑square‑foot distribution center, featuring the warehouse, volunteer hub, and the Marketplace, where neighbors can access food with dignity. Participants will gain insight into how Feeding San Diego rescues food from farms, grocery stores, and suppliers to deliver millions of nutritious meals across the region.
Together, these tours offer a comprehensive look at how both organizations are transforming food recovery, reducing waste, and ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most.
Important Reminders:
-Return traffic is anticipated to be very heavy for this tour. Your return time is scheduled to be at approximately 6 pm, but due to the unpredictability of traffic, you could experience delays.
-$40 dollar tour fee covers the cost of transportation.
-Closed-toe shoes required.
This tour is available on a first-come, first-served basis to conference attendees who have registered for the full conference. If the tour is fully booked, we encourage you to add your name to the waitlist.
In the event of low registration, a tour may be canceled. If this occurs, we will work with you to arrange an alternative tour or provide a refund for the tour cost. However, if a participant cancels for personal reasons, no refunds will be issued.