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Food Resources

Below is a list of National, Statewide, and local resources. This is not an exhaustive list, we are always looking for more resources. If you know of a food resource that is not included here, please submit new food pantries, food coupon resources, food banks to our database by contacting us

National & Statewide Food Resources

Department of Social Services

If a family is in need, CalWORKs may be able to help with housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.

WIC

Get nutrition education, breastfeeding support, a WIC card to purchase healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and community services.

Cal Fresh

CalFresh is the state food stamps program that provides assistance for low or no income individuals and households to purchase nutritious food. CalFresh is known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Feeding America

Your local food bank can help you find food today, even if you need temporary help. They partner with food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs in your local community to give away free food. (Programs for your situation)

USA Gov

You can get immediate food assistance from government and private organizations. If you are hungry now, learn where to find food in your area.

Free Food Org

Find the closest food bank, food pantry or soup kitchen near you by clicking on your state.

Too Good To Go

Too Good To Go is the app that lets you rescue unsold food at your favorite spots from an untimely fate. Use the app to explore stores and restaurants in your local area and save surprise bags of surplus food from going to waste at a great price.

California Association of Food Banks

We represent 41 food banks throughout the state.

Keep Food Safe

Keep Food Safe provides legal help and educational resources to spread awareness about food poisoning and to ensure justice for victims.

Bay Area Food Resources

San Francisco - Marin Food Bank

Pick up free, weekly groceries at many locations in San Francisco and Marin. Items include fresh produce, protein, and shelf stable items. Please be prepared to bring your photo ID and a proof of address if the address on your ID is not current.

Glide

Daily Free Meals Program provides three nutritious meals a day, 364 days a year, to the poor, homeless and hungry.

Martin de Porres House of Hospitality

Currently we serve meals six days a week. Most of our meals are vegetarian and often vegan. Lunch service is currently takeout or dining in the courtyard and includes hot soup, fruit, hard boiled egg, water and small snack. Mondays the meal will consist of oatmeal, pastries, fruit, yogurt, hard boiled egg, and tea. LUNCH: 12:00-2:00PM

City Team

We can offer you support through our hot meal service available every day of the week, 365 days a year.

SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES 

Free Food Locations in San Francisco. (Food and Groceries)

Imperfect Foods

Low-cost option to buy fruits and vegetables for 30-50% less than the grocery store.

The Women’s Building

The Women’s Building collaborates with the San Francisco Food Bank to provide a weekly food pantry for immigrant and/or low-income families in need. Sign up to participate. You can sign-up during Food Pantry hours, or at the Community Resource Room Mondays-Fridays.

SF Department of Children Youth and Families

Free Meals and Food Assistance, Free Summer Meals for Children and Youth, Get Extra Help Finding Food Distribution Sites.

SF Unified School District

Serves lunches to eligible school kids when school is in session.

​University of San Francisco

​Food Insecurity Resources: where to get free food in the bay (SF, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Marin, Santa Clara)

Free Food Org

San Francisco free food resources.

Open Hand

Project Open Hand prepares more than 2,500 life-sustaining meals with love every day to help people fight illness and cope with the challenges of aging. We also provide healthy groceries to more than 200 clients a day, who visit our two grocery centers.

Youth With A Mission

Every Thursday from 1pm to 4pm, in partnership with the SF-Marin Food Bank, serves the Tenderloin by hosting Food Pantry.

Free Food Org

Oakland free food resources.

Alameda County Community Food Bank

Through a network of 300 community-based organizations, including food pantries and soup kitchens, the Food Bank provides food assistance to 40,000 people each week, including low-income and working poor adults, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, abuse survivors, people living with AIDS, and the homeless.

Mercy Brown Bag Program

They provide nutritious food for their neighbors in Alameda County, who are 60 years of age and older and have incomes that make up less than 150% of the federal poverty line. We sort, pack and distribute groceries to 66 sites throughout Alameda County.

Oakland Wiki

Resources for food in Oakland.

Food Banks of Contra Costa & Solano

​The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano provides free food directly to the community through a variety of programs and services.

Marin Department of Health & Human Services

Pick up free, weekly groceries at many locations in San Francisco and Marin. Items include fresh produce, protein, and shelf stable items.

Second Harvest Food Bank

Prepared Meal Programs San Mateo County.

Free Food Org

Resources for food in San Jose.

Martha's Kitchen

Free food and groceries.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Use our Food Locator below to find free, nutritious food near you. Choose whether you want fresh groceries or ready-to-eat meals and pick days/times that fit your schedule.

San Francisco LGBT Center

We provide access to basic needs, hygiene supplies, food, food access gift cards, masks, gender-affirming gear, clothing, resource referrals, and virtual spaces. 

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