To help end hunger, the San Francisco Food Bank will distribute more than 45 million pounds of food this year to low-income
families, individuals and more than 400 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.
Click here to email our Media Relations Manager, Stacy Newman, or call her at (415) 282-1900 ext. 270.
COULD YOU EAT FOR LESS THAN $5 A DAY?
September 8, 2011
San Francisco Food Bank’s Hunger Challenge asks participants to live on a Food Stamp budget, September 11-17.
FEMA CUTS FUNDING TO PROVIDE ENOUGH FOOD FOR 483,000 MEALS FOR HUNGRY IN SAN FRANCISCO AND MARIN
July 27, 2011
Additional cuts proposed to nutrition safety net programs to have a dual impact of increased demand for food assistance while reducing available resources.
INCREDIBLE CREATIONS BUILT USING MORE THAN 50,000 CANS OF FOOD TO BE DONATED TO THE SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK
June 23, 2011
More than a feast for the eyes, San Francisco’s first Canstruction competition to provide thousands of meals to those at risk of hunger
POSTAL CARRIERS ENLIST PUBLIC SUPPORT TO STAMP OUT HUNGER
May 10, 2011
Largest single-day food drive to support families at risk of hunger to take place across the Bay Area and the nation on Saturday May 14th.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK KICKS OFF THE 20TH YEAR OF LONGEST RUNNING AND MOST SUCCESSFUL FOOD DRIVE: FOOD FROM THE BAR
April 18, 2010
In partnership with the Bar Association of San Francisco, the legal community objects to hunger in San Francisco and Marin.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK WELCOMES VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
January 14, 2010
Year round, Food Bank volunteers are a critical link to helping the Food Bank distribute food to thousands living at risk of hunger.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK AND MARIN FOOD BANK TO MERGE TO JOINTLY SERVE GROWING NEED FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE IN MARIN COUNTY
January 5, 2011
The San Francisco Food Bank and Marin Food Bank today announced they have merged to jointly serve the rising need for food assistance in Marin County. The merger was effective January 1.
DESPITE STRONG RESPONSE TO HUNGER, DEMAND IS GROWING FOR FOOD PROGRAMS
December 8, 2010
A report released today by the San Francisco Food Security Task Force reinforces the need to
recommit ourselves to continue improving the food assistance safety net for all San Franciscans.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY GROCERIES FOR A RECORD NUMBER OF FAMILIES THIS THANKSGIVING
November 23, 2010
With donations down and requests for food hitting all-time highs, the Food Bank faces one of its toughest holiday seasons ever.
COMMENTS TO BLOG POST YIELD TRUCKLOAD OF DONATED FOOD FOR SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK
October 5, 2010
Tyson Marks 10 years of Fighting Hunger, Donating More Than 34,000 Pounds of Food to Support Those at Risk of Hunger.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK RECEIVES $50,000 GRANT TO BOOST FOOD STAMP PARTICIPATION AMONG THOSE IN NEED
September 15, 2010
Grant is part of a $1.1 million Bank of America Charitable Foundation partnership with Feeding America to connect low-income Americans with federal nutrition programs.
COULD YOU EAT FOR JUST $4 A DAY?
September 10, 2010
San Francisco Food Bank’s Hunger Challenge asks participants to survive on a Food Stamp budget, September 12-18.
FIRST HYBRID TRUCK ARRIVES AT THE SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK: NEW TRUCK WILL ALLOW THE FOOD BANK TO DELIVER AN ADDITIONAL 8,500 POUNDS OF FOOD PER MONTH ON A THIRD LESS FUEL
July 13, 2010
Fuel cost savings will allow Food Bank to distribute an additional 103,000 pounds of food per year to feed the hungry.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK BOARD MEMBER GARY MAXWORTHY WINS NATIONAL JEFFERSON AWARD
June 23, 2010
Maxworthy honored with the “Nobel Prize of Public Service” for creating a program that distributes 80 million pounds of produce to California’s three million residents at risk of hunger.
5-YEAR OLD PRE-SCHOOLERS FILL THEIR MONEY JAR WITH OVER $5,000 TO FEED SAN FRANCISCO'S HUNGRY
June 17, 2010
Three youngsters recycled cans to raise funds they will present to the San Francisco Food Bank.
POSTAL CARRIERS ENLIST PUBLIC SUPPORT TO STAMP OUT HUNGER
May 4, 2010
National food drive to support families at risk of hunger to take place in the Bay Area May 8th with aggressive goal to collect one-million pounds of food.
TYSON FOODS HONORS PHOEBE RUSSELL AS A "HUNGER ALL-STAR"
March 17, 2010
San Francisco Food Bank receives 15 tons of food in celebration of young girl’s commitment to ending local hunger.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK ANNOUNCES THREE ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
March 1, 2010
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.
SMITHFIELD, UNITED FOOD COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION, AND FOOD NETWORK'S PAULA DEEN TO DELIVER 150,000 SERVINGS OF PROTEIN TO SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK
February 16, 2010
“Feeding The Hungry” Coast-to-Coast Tour Continues:
Donating 20 Million Servings of Protein over the Next Three Years.
HUNGER STUDY REVEALS AN UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF PEOPLE TURNING TO THE SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK FOR ASSISTANCE
February 10, 2010
Nationally, 46 percent increase in U.S. citizens receiving food; 37 million Americans, including 14 million children, at risk of hunger.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK BOARD MEMBER CHOSEN AS JEFFERSON AWARD FINALIST
January 19, 2010
Creating a program that distributes 80 million pounds of produce to California’s three million residents who are at risk of hunger.
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
January 13, 2010
Year round, Food Bank volunteers sort, package, and ready food for distribution to thousands living at or near the poverty line.
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