Celebrating Policy Wins for Ending Hunger | San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
On Saturday, November 1, people who rely on SNAP to put food on the table will not receive their benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown and decision by the USDA not to use emergency funds to support the program during the shutdown. The federal government is pulling the safety net out from under children, […] The post Food Bank Update: Shutdown Community Response appeared first on San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We are deeply disappointed to learn that Congress has not taken the necessary steps to ensure people receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments in November as the government shutdown persists. 90,000 households of working families, single parents, seniors, veterans, and more who rely on SNAP in San Francisco and Marin to put food on their tables will […] The post Food Bank Update: Government Shutdown Community Response appeared first on San Francisco-Mar...| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Even when you’re mission-driven, it can take a few turns to find someplace where your work truly reflects your values and you can see its impact every day. For Megan Coleman, that place is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Her connection to the organization goes back to sixth grade. Megan grew up in the East Bay, where […] The post Staff Profile: Megan on Finding Meaning in Connection appeared first on San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
When Jeni decided to donate her late husband’s red Ford Ranger to the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, it wasn’t just about parting with a vehicle. It was about honoring his life in the community he cared about. “Shel grew up in Marin and loved the outdoors,” Jeni said. “Every summer he and his dad would head to the mountains […] The post Older Truck Benefits the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank appeared first on San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Oct. 22, 2025 The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is extremely concerned about the potential impact to people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits should the government remain shut down and fail to take proper steps tomorrow to ensure benefits are issued. There are 90,000 working families, single parents, seniors, veterans, and […] The post Food Bank Statement A...| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
For Veronica, finding help has often meant navigating a maze of complicated systems without much support to guide her through. When her daughter was diagnosed with cancer in 2021, those challenges deepened. After her daughter’s remission in 2023, the family left the hospital without work or housing. Soon after, Veronica was diagnosed with breast cancer. […] The post Finding Nourishment and Community at El Colibrí Community Market appeared first on San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
When the pandemic hit, Chris and his wife, Stephanie, could not stop thinking about their neighbors. How would people get by when so much of daily life had been upended, suddenly struggling to make ends meet? “In the early days of the pandemic, our first thought was that there will be many people in our […] The post Chris on Doubling His Impact Through Workplace Giving appeared first on San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Earlier this year, John moved from Kenya to San Francisco to be closer to his daughter and her two children after his wife passed away. John now lives in the bustling Western Addition neighborhood, navigating a new country, a new community, and a new way of life. One of the first ways he made himself […] The post Fresh Start, Fresh Food: John’s Story appeared first on San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
1 in 5 residents in San Francisco and Marin needs food assistance. Every $1 Donated Provides 2 Meals. Help provide #FoodForAll| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
These are the stories of our participants, volunteers, partners, supporters and staff, all showing compassion, perseverance and commitment to the same goal: Food For All| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
To encourage civic engagement around the issue of hunger, SF-Marin Food Bank partnered with the League of Women Voters and UCSF in co-sponsoring a San Francisco Mayor Candidate Forum, Sept. 30, 2024. And the Food Bank invited community members to a live stream of the event to promote dialogue and awareness of food insecurity in SF and Marin.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
We hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food from the Food Bank.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Home-delivered groceries helped Gary get through the pandemic on his fixed income -- now he's volunteering at his neighborhood food pantry.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Carolyn Golden shares her journey towards becoming a legacy donor for the Food Bank -- and why it's important to make a gift for the future.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Community resource center in the Mission District of San Francisco serving Latinx neighbors.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
For Food Bank participant Ms. Chang, Florence Fang Community Farm is home to not only a food pantry but flourishing friendships, too.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Regular Food Bank volunteer Mitchell shares his experience of exercising, socializing and more through weekly shifts at local food pantries.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Read how one Food Bank volunteer's friendships at a pantry helped create better connection AND food access!| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Volunteering can bring connection, purpose, fresh food to families — and for Nick Selby, even an unexpected gift from one of his neighbors!| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
With the holidays in full swing, Food Bank participants, volunteers and staff shared some of their favorite recipes of the season!| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
