To help end hunger, the San Francisco Food Bank will distribute more than 36 million pounds of food this year to low-income
families, individuals and more than 500 local nonprofit agencies.
Members of the press are welcome to visit our 55,000
square foot warehouse, interview experts about combating hunger, and visit food distribution sites throughout the city.
Board Members will oversee the mission, services, policies, and programs as the Food Bank distributes nearly 40 million pounds of food to the community this year.
The Corporate Leaders Luncheon recognizes those in the business community who have taken a lead in supporting the San Francisco Food Bank in its mission to end hunger.
Four-Time Pro Bowler, future Hall of Famer and renowned community service advocate to be on hand to meet the public, collect food and help publicize the need for donations this holiday season.
Matt Damon along with other well known figures will be on the frontlines of the fight against hunger this Thursday, October 22. In partnership with the San Francisco Food Bank and Feeding America, these highly recognizable volunteers will be helping to distribute free groceries to Tenderloin residents at a weekly neighborhood food pantry hosted by Youth With a Mission.
As more San Franciscans are affected by the recession and rising unemployment, the Food Bank is reaching out to those newly affected by hunger by adding four new pantries to specifically to serve those who may be unaccustomed to navigating human services.
The Food Bank's current outreach encourages people to dial 2-1-1 to find the pantry in their neighborhood. Thanks to Engine Company One for donating their creative services, including the television ad below:
A unique program spearheaded by the San Francisco Food Bank, and the program’s creator, Gary Maxworthy, will be recognized by the newly formed White House Office of Social Innovation in Washington, D.C., today. The “Farm to Family” program directly connects California food growers and packers to food banks, distributing fresh fruits and vegetables which aren’t considered marketable – due to shape, size, slight blemishes or overproduction – but are still delicious and healthy to eat. In the past, this surplus produce was ploughed under, fed to animals or dumped in landfills
For her pre-school public service project, 5-year old Phoebe was determined to help feed some of the 150,000 San Franciscans who are unsure where their next meal is coming from. So she started collecting empty cans to turn in for the recycling money. She also created a hand-written plea for cash donations and distributed it to friends and family. In just a few weeks, Phoebe collected more than 4,497 cans and raised a total of $3,736.30.
