SF’s First “Drive-Thru” Food Pantry Opens Next to Oracle Park
Thanks to SF Gate and Fox News for letting us know about the first drive-thru food pantry in SF that opened last Friday.
San Francisco opened its first drive-thru food distribution site at “Seawall Lot 337”, otherwise known as the Oracle Park parking lot. It’s one of a kind, serving those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic without having members of the community leave their vehicles, promoting social distancing. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the drive-through service will be active through June 5th.
SF-Marin Food Bank Drive-Through Pantry
Every Friday, 11 am to 2 pm
– currently scheduled through June 5th according to SF Chronicle
– check sfmfoodbank.org for updates
Oracle Park Parking Lot
Cars line up on the southern side of Terry A Francois Blvd.
74 Mission Rock St, San Francisco
According to Fox News, a small army of 65 volunteers all wearing masks, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank was prepared to load up to 900 cars with boxes of fresh produce and shelf-stable staples, and that number is expected to grow to up to 1,500 next Friday as word gets out about the new weekly food pantry pop-up.
- Don’t have a car? Here are 19 Pop-Up Free Food Pantries in San Francisco, most with walk-up access.
- Can you Volunteer? If you are able to lend a hand, sign up to volunteer
“The biggest thing we’re hearing from people is, ‘This is the first time I’ve ever had to do anything like this.'”
“But look,” said Abbott, pointing to a line of cars. “Next week, there will be more, because people tell their friends.” —@SFMFoodBankhttps://t.co/PDM9HDBJbB
— California Association of Food Banks (@CAFoodBanks) May 18, 2020
