It is the mission of Being Alive San Diego to deliver quality, compassionate services to people affected by HIV and AIDS; and to provide education and referral services to those in need. The Agency's goal is not just to help people living with HIV/AIDS, but to help them live well.

The region’s high cost of living makes it difficult for individuals and families to make ends meet. Income eligible individuals and families can get help buying healthy food through California’s CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps.

Mama’s Pantry is for low-income HIV/AIDS individuals who are well enough to shop and cook, but need occasional nutrition support to maintain their health and stretch their food budget. This establishment offers Food Resources and Nutrition Services.

It all beginCRC works to end hunger, homelessness and domestic violence in North County San Diego. As a provider of integrative services, CRC’s programs include a domestic violence emergency shelter, hotline and prevention/education outreach, a Therapeutic Children’s Center, professional counseling, legal advocacy, food and nutrition distribution center, homelessness prevention and rental and housing assistance. All of CRC’s programs are designed to assist participants to successfully navigate their paths of safety, stability & self-sufficiency.s with an idea.

At Special Delivery San Diego, we do more than provide food! We nourish each client through our three programs with love. Our home-delivered meals are custom-tailored to each person’s dietary need. Our pantry has become a “nutrition pantry” providing over 800 families monthly with dairy, produce, meats, breads and shelf-stable foods. And our diabetic program provides diabetes education, food demonstrations and plenty of diabetic-friendly foods. Your donations and volunteer hours for Special Delivery support better health and optimum nourishment for those most in need in our community.

The Center provided more than 84,000 direct service visits to San Diego community members,  and through its events, activities and advocacy, touched the lives of thousands more.