If you’re having trouble accessing food because of the CalFresh/SNAP benefit freeze caused by the federal government shutdown, you are not alone. Many families across California are being affected, which is why I’ve compiled a list of food banks and resources below.
Community partners across the district are stepping up to provide free groceries and hot meals. Whether you need a one-time bag of food or ongoing support, local food banks can help bridge the gap until benefits resume.
- Call 211 to get connected to the nearest food distribution site or community pantry.
- Search the California Association of Food Banks to find a food bank near you.
- If you'd like to help, consider volunteering at your local food bank.
San Francisco and San Mateo County Food Resources:
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
900 Pennsylvania Avenue San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 415-282-1900
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley (San Mateo County Food Bank)
Service Area: San Mateo County and Santa Clara County
Mission Food Hub
701 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Serves: Immigrant and Latino families in San Francisco
JFCS Food Banks (Peninsula/San Francisco)
Serves: Seniors, adults with disabilities, and families in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties
Community Service Center / Daly City Partnership
350 – 90th Street, First Floor, Daly City, CA 94015
Phone: (650) 991-8007
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
741 30th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 513-3048
Hours: Fridays, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Eligibility: Resident of ZIP 94121
Self‑Help for the Elderly
3133 Taraval St., San Francisco, CA 94116
Phone: (415) 369-2210
Hours: Every other Wednesday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Proof of address in ZIP 94116
Booker T. Washington Community Service Center
800 Presidio Ave., San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 928-6596 x102
Hours: Fridays, 3:30 – 6 p.m.
Eligibility: Resident of ZIP 94117, 94115, or 94102; child in afterschool program
Bayanihan Equity Center
1010 Mission St., Suite C, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 255-2347
Hours: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: San Francisco residents, older adults (60+), and people with disabilities
Drop‑In Meal Programs:
Glide Foundation
330 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 674-6000
Hours: 8 – 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 – 5 p.m.
Eligibility: All are welcome.
Mother Brown’s Dining Room
2111 Jennings St., San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 671-1100
Hours: 7 – 9 a.m. daily; 5 – 7 p.m. Mon‑Fri; 4 – 6 p.m. Sat‑Sun
Eligibility: All are welcome.
St. Anthony’s Dining Room
121 Golden Gate Ave., 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 241-2600
Hours: 7 a.m., 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 3 p.m.
Eligibility: All are welcome.
