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Food

https://sf.gov/topics/food

https://www.toogoodtogo.com/ Through marketplace app, we connect businesses that have unsold, surplus food, with consumers who can buy and enjoy it at ⅓ of retail value.

EWG's 2024 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce | Full List

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3/13/2023 Your CalFresh Benefits Will Drop in April. Here's What You Can Do | KQED

8/14/2024 Budget Cuts Threaten SF Food Programs for Seniors (sfpublicpress.org)

 

SF Food Map https://sfgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=bb080a525416426c9f96057a00367b4d

DAS Free food programs https://www.sfhsa.org/services/disability-aging-services/groceries-meals
Free food locations in SF (Groceries, Meals) https://www.sfhsa.org/services/food/free-food-locations

CalFresh/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to buy food at participating store or farmers market (Market Match).
https://www.sfhsa.org/services/food/calfresh/using-calfresh
CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program: Elderly (age 60+), disabled and homeless individuals may use their EBT card to buy prepared (cooked) food from participating restaurants https://www.sfhsa.org/services/health-food/calfresh/using-calfresh/calfresh-restaurant-meals-program
Eligibility: SF resident; monthly gross income < 200% FPL (10/1/2024-9/30/2025: $2,510 single)
Max. CalFresh benefit is $292 for single person household.  

https://www.sfhsa.org/services/food/calfresh/applying-calfresh/checking-your-eligibility

https://calfresh.guide/how-elderly-and-disabled-are-defined/

https://calfresh.guide/special-eligibility-rules-for-the-elderly-or-disabled/

Apply https://www.sfhsa.org/services/food/calfresh/applying-calfresh

DAS Medi-Cal for IHSS/CalFresh 844-551-4320 or 2 Gough St.

SF Benefit Network (SFBN) 855-355-5757 or 1235 Mission St. or 1440 Harrison St. 

https://www.getcalfresh.org/

https://benefitscal.com/


The Medical Expense Deduction Can Increase CalFresh Benefits for Older Adults, Including SSI Recipients (justiceinaging.org)

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City Impact, 140 Turk St., 94102, 415-292-1770. Grocery distribution, hot meals.

https://sfcityimpact.com/need-help

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City Team, 164 6th St., 94103, 415-861-8688. Groceries/Pantry, hot meals.

https://www.cityteam.org/get-help/san-francisco#Immediate-Need-Anchor-Link

 

Community Living Campaign Food Delivery Networks bring groceries and human connection to seniors and people with disabilities who can’t get to food pantries on their own. Serve 3 neighborhoods: Oceanview/Merced Heights/Ingleside (OMI); Parkmerced/University Park (PUP); and the Bayview. https://sfcommunityliving.org/build-community/food-delivery-networks/

 

District 10 Community Market, 5030 3rd St., 94124. Operated by Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services. Eligibility: resident of 94124, 94107, or 94134 ZIP codes; Receive public assistance (CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs); or earn less than 300% of FPL ($45,180 for a single adult, or $93,600 for a four-person family); Have children in the household, or have a diet-related illness; Be referred by a community organization in the Market’s referral network; obtain grocery card from one of the Market’s partnering nonprofits. https://www.district10market.com/eligibility

https://www.sfhsa.org/about/announcements/city-celebrates-grand-opening-food-empowerment-community-market-bayview-hunters-point

https://sfstandard.com/2024/06/04/san-francisco-free-grocery-store-opening-bayview/

Grocery Bag Program for residents in District 4 (Parkside, Sunset, Lakeshore) distribute Asian food items at no cost on Wednesdays 2-4 pm. Eligibility: residents of zip codes 94116, 94122, or 94132; individuals who are not consuming 3 full meals a day; individuals who are rent-burdened and struggle to afford healthy food regularly. Contact: Michael Li, SHE-South Sunset Center, 2601 - 40th Ave., 94116, 415-566-2845.

Groceries for Seniors https://groceriesforseniors.org/ pantry partner of SF-Marin Food Bank and DAS, deliver to seniors who live in areas not served by existing pantries. 415-916-1694

​USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for Seniors https://www.fns.usda.gov/csfp/commodity-supplemental-food-program provides low-income (<130% FPL; 2024: $1,631.50 single) seniors age 60+ monthly box of nutritious commodity foods, along with fresh produce from SF-Marin Food Bank. SFP Program Manager at 415-282-1900.

Supplemental Food Program (SFP) for low-income seniors (age 60+, <130% FPL) https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/find-food/supplemental-food-for-seniors/

 

SF-Marin Food Bank Home Delivered Groceries (HDG) Eligibility: senior (age 60+) or AWD; SF resident; low-income < 200% FPL; difficulty going out to get food due to physical/cognitive disability; not receive >1 HDM/day; can prepare food at home on own/by caregiver; has access to refrigerator/freezer and cooking equipment. 415-824-3663. https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/programs/home-delivered-groceries-seniors/

(HDG enrollment freeze effective 5/19/2023)

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SF-Marin Food Bank Free Weekly Pantry Food locator https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/find-food/
Bring photo ID/proof of current address to apply for pantry card. 415-820-1699. 

Proxy pick-up: Senior participant can designate caregiver as “proxy” to pick-up groceries on participant’s behalf at pantry each month. https://foodlocator.sfmfoodbank.org/en/faq/sfp


Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solutions for Seniors (CHAMPSS) https://www.sfchampss.org/our-program/ offers adults age 60+ opportunity to eat healthy meal at designated restaurants, suggested contribution of $5/meal. Self-Help for the Elderly 415-677-7600. Apply online https://sfdas.getcare.com/champss/
https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/our-services/nutrition-services/champss 

Congregate meals: Older adults age 60+ apply for DAS Senior Gold Card at senior centers hosting meal sites. DAS contracts with community partners to offer diverse meal types:

https://www.sfhsa.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-03/directory_community_meals_2.21.25.pdf​

https://www.sfhsa.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2023-11/directory_community_meals_11.16.2023.pdf

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City Hope Cafe Breakfast, 750 Ellis St. 94109 https://www.cityhopesf.org/city-hope-cafe

Food Not Bombs SF https://sffnb.org/serving-schedule/

Martin de Porres House of Hospitality Lunch Service, 225 Potrero Ave., 94103, 415-552-0240. https://martindeporres.org/

St. Anthony's Dining Room, 121 Golden Gate Ave., 94102, 415-241-2600. https://www.stanthonysf.org/services/dining-room/


Home-Delivered Meals (HDM) deliver nutritious meals to individuals who are homebound and unable to shop for or prepare their own meals. HDM are prepared and delivered by community partners. To apply, call DAS at 415-355-6700.

  • Meals on Wheels https://www.mowsf.org/ (multicultural; 14/wk, M-Sat): OA/AWD; citywide 

  • Project Open Hand (multicultural, vegetarian; 7/wk, M-F): OA veg/AWD; citywide

  • Self-Help for the Elderly (Chinese; 7/wk, deliver 2 days/wk): OA; citywide except Treasure Island

  • Centro Latino de SF (American-Latin; 5 or 7/wk): OA; Districts 6, 9-11; zip 94103, 94109, 94110, 94112, 94124, 94132, 94134

  • Jewish Family & Children Services (Kosher; 5/wk): OA; Districts 1, 3-9; zip 94102, 94103 (4th St/Folsom/Octavia), 94109, 94114, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118 (Presidio-10th Ave), 94122, 94127 (Ocean Ave), 94132

  • Kimochi (Japanese; 7/wk): OA; Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; zip 94102 (west of Van Ness), 94109 (west of Van Ness), 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94122, 94123 (south of Lombard), 

  • On Lok Day (multicultural; 14/wk): OA; Districts 4, 7-11; zip 94103, 94110, 94112, 94114, 94116, 94127, 94131, 94134

  • Russian American Community Services (Russian; 7/wk): OA; Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; zip 94109, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94122, 94127

https://www.sfhsa.org/services/health-food/food-assistance-resources

Mom's Meals 877-508-6667 https://www.momsmeals.com/our-food-programs/how-to-qualify/

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On Lok Medically Tailored Meals for SFHP Medi-Cal members 415-550-2229

https://onlok.org/senior-services/medically-tailored-meals/

POH Wellness Programs https://openhand.org/get-meals/wellness-programs serve the sick and vulnerable who need nutritious food to support their medical treatment. 415-447-2326.
Diet types: Wellness (heart healthy + diabetic friendly), Renal, Non-Dairy, Bland, Vegetarian
Diet preparations: Mechanically soft, Pureed
Diet modifications: No fish, No pork

         https://www.openhand.org/sites/openhand.org/files/SF%20Wellness%20App%20Jan%202024%20fillable.pdf  
​         *waitlist prioritize availability based on 1) time spent on waitlist, 2) food security

  • CalAIM Community Supports Program for clients with Medi-Cal SFHP or ABC, and chronic health conditions: up to 14 meals/wk and/or groceries, with nutrition counseling for 12 wks

      https://www.openhand.org/get-meals/how-apply
      Anthem https://www.openhand.org/sites/openhand.org/files/CA_CalAIMILOSmemberreferralform.pdf

      SFHP https://www.openhand.org/sites/openhand.org/files/CS_MTM_Groceries_Referral_Form.pdf

  • Fresh Groceries: available for pickup once a week for clients and caregivers who are able to prepare meals. 

  • Mobile Groceries: For clients who are unable to travel to our locations, mobile van provides fresh groceries and frozen meals at mobile locations throughout SF.  

  • Age Well https://www.openhand.org/agewell Older adult clients can receive either MTM or fresh groceries, once a week for 16 weeks, while participating in weekly online nutrition/wellness classes with small peer groups. This food can be HDM or picked up at POH office or one of our mobile sites. Eligibility: SF resident; English speaker/language learner; age 60+; annual income < 300% FPL ($38,640 / year for household of 1); can store and heat food; access to computer/tablet with internet, video capacity, speakers, and microphone (ask about loan from POH); feel socially isolated; and have a chronic condition that is nutritionally impacted (e.g., DM, HTN, etc.). 415-447-2448. https://www.openhand.org/get-meals/how-apply


Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics For Seniors (eatright.org)
National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs - Home (nanasp.org)
https://thegeriatricdietitian.com/resources/

https://www.foodsafety.gov/
National Food Days 2023 - The Complete 365 Day List (nationaldayfood.com)
Feed By FarmBoxRx https://www.feedbyfarmboxrx.com/ (end 8/04/2023)
Food Access Archives - Talk Poverty

Food Assistance Resources and Tips | Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (lls.org)

Nutrition Education Services Center | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (llsnutrition.org)

Medicaid and Food Security 101 - National Medicaid Food Security Learning Action Network (medicaidfoodsecuritynetwork.org)

Resources - Food is Medicine (tuftsfoodismedicine.org)

Prevent Food Waste At Home | ExtraFood

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