Hunger is a serious problem in San Francisco and Marin. While the numbers are staggering, we believe that hunger in our community is a solvable problem.
Since 1987, the Food Bank has pioneered many successful models aimed at ending hunger. See how your support has fueled our growth over the years.
We hear stories of people getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank. Read their stories on our blog.
Food makes it possible for kids to learn, for adults to focus at work, and for seniors to stay healthy and active.
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We advocate at the local, state, and national levels for policy reform and program improvements to assist people at risk of hunger.
We help eligible neighbors access CalFresh (food stamps) benefits, one of the best ways to end hunger.
We help college students achieve their academic and life goals by providing weekly groceries right on campus.
We offer our pantry participants more than 50 unique types of fruits and vegetables annually.
We help patients access good food and nutrition education as part of their health care.
We provide home-delivered groceries to support better health and increased self-sufficiency for seniors and neighbors with disabilities.
We provide students in high-need public schools with the fuel they need to learn and excel.
We distribute food at more than 278 pantries, where participants choose fresh groceries in a farmers' market-style setting.
