Do one or more of the following situations apply to you or your household?
—Your CalFresh/EBT benefits have been impacted by the federal government shutdown.
—You are a federal employee or contractor impacted by the government shutdown.
—You are concerned about safely attending a pantry.
*Due to limited resources, these programs are first-come-first-serve and will likely fill up.
Food Pantry Pick-up:
Pick-up 20-30 pounds of groceries at a food pantry in San Francisco or Marin. Reservations required. No food will be available for walk-ups to the food pantry. Only ONE reservation per household. Be sure to visit the Plentiful app or check your phone text notifications to schedule future pick-ups.
Reserve your pick-up via PLENTIFUL
Home-Delivered Groceries:
Get 20-25 pounds of groceries delivered directly to your door. This program is a good fit if you do not feel safe picking up from a pantry.
CalFresh:
San Francisco CalFresh/SNAP recipients are now eligible for a one-time prepaid grocery card.
If you need help applying for one of the above programs, please call or text (415) 824-3663 or email help@sfmfoodbank.org.
For long-term food access, please use our Food Locator tool below to apply for a pantry, community market, or home- delivered groceries. Some of these long-term food options may have waitlists.
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Use our Food Locator tool to find food assistance in San Francisco and Marin. Our tool can help you locate weekly free groceries, monthly food boxes for seniors, one-time emergency food, or help to enroll in CalFresh (food stamps).
We believe food is a human right. The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is committed to serving residents regardless of their immigration status or identity. We are not a government agency, and we do not collect the immigration status of participants. Read more.
CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program for individuals and families. Formerly known as food stamps and known nationally as SNAP, CalFresh benefits are deposited monthly on an EBT card, which works like a debit card, to purchase food at your local supermarket, grocery store, or farmers market. As of June 1st, people who received SSI/SSP are eligible to apply for CalFresh. Our CalFresh Outreach team is ready to assist you with your application today!
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UPDATE: Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits are delayed for the month of November. With the help of a local foundation, Crankstart, and in partnership with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, Mayor Daniel Lurie and the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) are giving a one-time prepaid grocery card to San Francisco CalFresh households. This aid will help people buy healthy food and reduce financial stress during this time. Find out more here.
New CalFresh applications will continue to be processed. CalFresh reports and renewals will still be due. If you need help to apply or to renew your CalFresh benefits, our team can help you! Please call us at 415-824-3663.
For more information, you can go to the State of CA CalFresh website:
CalFresh Frequently Asked Questions
Groceries delivered to your door every week.
If you are a senior, or an adult (18 years old or older) with a disability who is low income, you may qualify for home-delivered groceries. Additionally, if you are currently pregnant, or a parent with a child or children under 12 months of age, or a parent of a child or children (17 years of age or younger) with cognitive or physical disabilities whose care makes attending a weekly food pantry difficult, you may also qualify for grocery delivery.
Contact us for more information: tel: 415-824-3663 | email: hdg@sfmfoodbank.org
The Supplemental Food Program provides a monthly box of quality U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food to low-income seniors over 60. Click below for eligibility requirements and locations.
Dial 211 for food options from other organizations or follow the link below.
