2026 Summer Lunch Programs for Kids (And Other Free Food Resources in San Diego)

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I’m back with as many free summer lunch resources as I could find for 2026! I’ve been finding these resources and posting them for 7+ years. I hope these resources stretch your summer budget.

Y’all know I love to keep everyone’s kids fed.

The San Diego Unified School District has partnered with the San Diego Parks and Recreation to have food available at neighborhood schools and Recreation centers throughout the city of San Diego. The complete list of locations can be found here. Times vary by location.

Feeding San Diego has a list of locations in San Diego County offering free food for kids 0-18 here.

Feeding San Diego has many other programs to help families and individuals all over San Diego County. You can learn more about all of their programs here.

Lunch at the library: The City of San Diego library has two locations participating; more information and hours/times can be found here.

County of San Diego library locations include Ramona, Casa de Oro, and Spring Valley. Check to see if your county library branch is participating here.

Lunch at the Park is hosted by several libraries throughout the City of San Diego!

To find schools near you participating in free summer lunches for kids, the California Department of Education website has a map for the entire state of CA, separated by County with free lunch locations for children.

And if you are low-income or meet certain requirements, check out California’s Summer EBT program, known as SUN Bucks. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. SUN Bucks will not affect immigration status. If you have received SUN Bucks previously, make sure your mailing address is current with your school and with the county, so your SUN Bucks are sent to the right place! Most families will begin receiving their SUN Bucks cards in mid-June through August. SUN Bucks Helpline (household inquiries): (877) 328-9677

If you need assistance feeding yourself and/or your family beyond these free meals, and you are looking for free and low-cost food resources, check my page here.

FREE Frazil Slushie Every Friday in June

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It’s back for 2026! Free Frazil Friday! If you aren’t familiar, a Frazil is a cold slushy drink available at gas stations and convenience stores nationwide.

Every Friday in June, you can score a free Frazil Slushy drink at a convenience store near you. To find your local participating location, click the link here. Many Jackson’s locations have Frazil machines.

If you are wondering about flavors, here is a complete list- most locations only have 2-3 flavors.

Lemonberry
Smashberry
Pina Colada
Orange Cream
Tiger’s Blood
Simply Mango
Blue Razzmatazz
Georgia Peach
Green Apple
Lemon Ice
Tangerango
Horchata
Lemonberry
Root Beer Float
Wildberry
Bermuda Triangle
Rock N’ Roll
Limonade
Smashberry
Pina Colada

This is a great summer freebie to add into your weekly rotation of freebies and deals in June!

Tryazon- Bring home the fun with a Messy Table Game Night

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I’ve been a fan of Tryazon for about 7 years. It’s an amazing company that works with manufacturers of toys, games, food, and recreational/sporting goods. Manufacturers supply their goods to consumers to try out and review for free.

The kids and I have received toys, games, craft kits, and art supplies to test and have fun with.

Right now, Tryazon has a fun toy sampling opportunity to apply for!

Bring a new lineup of great games home with this Tryazon Featured Party opportunity, from Messy Table Games! Founded by Eric Olsen, the game designer behind Flip 7 and Glyphics, and his longtime friend Jeff Argast, Messy Table Games brings fun, new games to your table. Tally Up! is a fast-paced, easy-to-learn game where every player decides how far to push their luck. A Lotta Axolotls is a one-of-a-kind card game. Booty Dice is another fast-paced game where you aim to be the last pirate standing!

They have 50 hosting spots open for this opportunity! Those selected get to receive a party pack for free with a variety of games from Messy Table Games to share with friends and family!

 

Learn more and apply here: https://www.tryazon.com/messy-table-game-night-party/

Enjoy Reading Magazines? Magazine Deals No Credit Card Required!

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I love reading, and I love magazines, but they are so expensive. bPerx has a treat for all of us!

Once I’m done reading them, I collect them for a friend who does collages as part of her therapy practice. These magazines are perfect for collages too!

Ready to Claim Your Magazine Gifts? We just need a little info to get your gifts ready. No credit card required. The following subscriptions are gifts from bPerx.

Fine Print: US only, not available for Minnesota addresses. Users must be of age 18+ with a valid USA postal address and a valid email address.

I’ll be posting more offers like this as I find them!

Got Wide Feet?

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Hey there. I see you have wide feet, too. It makes shopping for shoes really hard.

Having wide feet and Plantar fascitis is like a double whammy, so I’ve been really careful about the sneakers I wear.

I don’t have much call for “fancy shoes” or heels in my day-to-day life.

I’ve been collecting websites and shoe brands that make and sell good-quality, wide shoes.

Many of these websites have coupon codes and sales. Stores like JCP have loyalty clubs you can join for free.

Here are a few of my favorite places to get wide shoes and some of my favorite brands. I hope this helps!

Brooks Running. They have great wide and double-wide running shoes that aren’t ugly.

Zappos. Not just sneakers, but all sorts of wide and double-wide shoes. I picked up some sandals from Zappos last summer.

Orthofeet. From their website: “Orthofeet products deliver the relief and protection to stay active, with innovative features from customizable support and a pressure-free fit, to easy-opening closures, advanced therapeutic materials, and the low-impact walking comfort of the Ortho-Cushion™ System.” I have a pair of their sneakers. They are very roomy in the toe box. IYKYK.

Shoebacca. A friend sent me this website, and they have quite a collection of wide and extra-wide shoes. Best Part: Free ground shipping, free return shipping, 110% price matching

Skechers. They have a store in my city, but I’ve never bought shoes for myself there because they only sell shoes in wide sizes (and not in my gigantic foot size), if you have smaller, wide feet, they have some pretty good deals in-store and online.

JCPenneys. It’s my go-to store for most of my non-thrifted clothes and shoes. They have a great selection online (and sometimes in their larger physical locations) of wide and extra-wide shoes. Not just sneakers, but sandals and heels too.

And Finally, Crocs. Yeah, I know. They are kinda ugly, but it’s more than what you are thinking of. The Crocs brand sells a lot of different types of shoes, and they are very comfy. Not all sizes and styles come wide.

Advanced Opinions: Upcoming Project on Health Conditions June 2026 (Up to $225)

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Advanced Opinions (AO) is another Market Research company that emails me about studies and surveys.

Right now, they are recruiting for a new study on Health Conditions.

Dates: June 11 -June 17, 2026

Compensation: $75+ (if chosen) for full-participation

Open to  ages 18-59 years of age

This is an ONLINE Project, you can only participate using a computer with a working webcam and a working mic, and you will be required to wear working headphones or working earbuds during the session. 

Part 1 – if selected – $75 Compensation if selected and for full participation
Online Survey: Length: 45 minutes
Must have high-speed internet AND use a desktop/laptop computer to complete the survey. Must have a Webcam to participate in Part 2, the follow up Webcam Group.
Cannot use a smartphone or tablet.
Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (Internet Explorer is not compatible).

Part 2 – if selected – $150 Compensation if selected and for full participation
Follow-Up Webcam Group: After completion of the online survey, some will be selected to participate in a 90-minute Webcam Group. If selected, you will be notified by email.

 

To be considered for this study, view the list and complete the pre-screener here.

Freebie: Healthy Snack Box!

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Y’all know I love a good freebie. I found this deal this morning and had to share.

Get a Free Healthy Snack Box! They’ll send you a box filled with delicious, healthy snacks, and all you need to do is let them know what you think. Shipping is free. No credit card required EVER!

What’s the catch? There isn’t one. Brands just want to hear what you think of their products.

I signed up for one this morning and I’ll post pictures on my Instagram and Facebook Page as soon as it arrives. If you sign up for it too, let me know. I’m curious to see if everyone gets the same snacks.

Q-insights Personal Care Products Focus Group Pays $150 – Females 18-29

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QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an online study regarding  Personal Care Products.

This will be Online Focus Group Via Webcam for 1.5 hours (90 minutes)

Who: Females Ages 18-29 with different Skin types.
Dates: June 17th and 18th
Compensation: $150

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.

It’s Back! 4000 Points from Fetch Rewards!

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It’s back! Fetch Rewards is hooking us up with points out the wazoo! Earn an extra 4,000 points when you invite a friend to Fetch and they snap a receipt. Head to the app and share your referral code now through 5/30/2026

I cash out my Fetch Rewards points for gift cards that help me stretch my budget- grocery stores, Amazon, even Bath and Body Works!  I cashed out about $120 in rewards in 2025. I’ve been doing a lot more shopping at Aldi, so I don’t usually score the extra points for buying name brands, but every little bit helps.

Signing up is quick and easy if you aren’t already using Fetch Rewards! You learn more when you check out my post here. Find the Fetch Rewards app in your app store, and when you download it and scan any receipt, use my code ND2TB when you sign up, and you’ll score 2,000 bonus points. I scan all of my receipts (grocery, mass merchandiser, gas receipts, restaurants, you name it) and take advantage of extra point offers- the points really rack up!

Fine Print:

In order for you to qualify for the increased referral bonus, your friends must enter your referral code and complete a valid receipt now through 11:59 PM CT on 5/31/2026. After 11:59 PM CT on 5/31/2026 the referral bonus will expire. Incomplete, inaccurate or fraudulent entries will not be accepted and may lead to point deduction or other remedial action under applicable Fetch T&Cs.

World Market Explorer Members- Free Mystery Gift this Weekend!

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To celebrate the new Asian Market inside World Market, Explorer Members can receive a mystery gift today and tomorrow with any purchase- Make sure you check your email or your Explorer account on the World Market website.

I’m headed over there this afternoon. I’ve been craving digestive biscuits, and it’s the only place in town I can get them.