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19 Free Pop-Up Food Pantries in San Francisco

If you’re in need, here is where to get a box of fresh produce, lean protein and more each week.
By - posted 5/19/2020 No Comment

If you’re in need, the SF-Marin Food Bank is here to help with 19 pop-up pantries in San Francisco and 5 in Marin County to offer you free groceries to as many people as they can help.

This can help bridge the gap while you apply for CalFresh or other benefits. If you don’t qualify for other food assistance programs, pop-up pantries can provide food for you and your family.

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Every week, the SF-Marin Food Bank pantry network distributes help to anyone who is struggling to buy food. The average box is about 30 lbs. The selection of items at the pantry will vary according to availability, but distributions usually include an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, a protein item (eggs, frozen chicken, or frozen pork), rice, and a canned item. Sometimes juice, milk, spices and other shelf stable items are also available.

During the COVID-19 crisis, they have launched pop-up pantries that are open to the public; no need to show ID or sign in to receive groceries every week.

Due to the “shelter in place” order, they ask that you only attend one pantry and send one person per household to pick up groceries.  This helps make sure everyone in need can be helped.

Seniors enrolled in pantries may be able to sign up for home-delivered groceries.

Learn More: SF-Marin Food Bank FAQ

San Francisco Pop-Up Food Pantries

Last verified on 5/19/20. Please note that all pop-up pantries will be closed for Memorial Day on May 25th. Dates and details can change. See the updated list at sfmfoodbank.org/find-food/

Monday

  • Bayview Opera House, 9 am – 1 pm / 4705 3rd St, San Francisco, 94124
  • MLK Middle School, 9 am – 1 pm / 350 Girard St, San Francisco, 94134
  • SF Ballet, 9 am – 1 pm / 333 Fulton St, San Francisco, 94102

Tuesday

  • Cesar Chavez Elementary, 9 am – 1 pm / 825 Shotwell St, San Francisco, 94110
  • Mission High School, 9 am – 1 pm / 3750 18th St, San Francisco, 94114
  • Roosevelt Middle School, 9 am – 1 pm / 155 Palm Ave, San Francisco 94118

Wednesday

  • James Denman Middle School, 9 am – 1 pm / 240 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, 94112
  • Kezar Stadium, 12 pm – 4 pm / 670 Kezar Dr, San Francisco, 94118
  • Rosa Parks Elementary, 9 am – 1 pm / 2 Hollis St, San Francisco, 94115
  • Stonestown YMCA, 12 pm – 4 pm / 333 Eucalyptus Dr, San Francisco, 94132

Thursday

  • Bessie Carmichael Elementary, 9 am – 1 pm / 375 7th St, San Francisco, 94103
  • Cornerstone Church, 12 pm – 4 pm / 6190 3rd St, San Francisco, 94124
  • Francisco Middle School, 9 am – 1 pm / 2190 Powell St, San Francisco, 94133
  • Gordon J. Lau Elementary, 9 am – 1 pm / 950 Clay St, San Francisco, 94108

Friday

  • Cow Palace, 9 am – 1 pm / 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, 94014
  • Giannini Middle School, 9 am – 1 pm / 3151 Ortega St, San Francisco, 94122
  • Oracle Parking lot Drive-through Pantry, 11 am – 2 pm / Drive-through only; cars line up on the southern side of Terry A Francois Blvd. / 74 Mission Rock St, San Francisco, 94158
  • Lincoln High School, 9 am – 1 pm / 2162 24th Ave, San Francisco, 94116

Saturday

  • Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center, 9 am – 1 pm / 650 Capitol Ave, San Francisco, 94112

Marin County Pop-Up Food Pantries

Tuesday

  • Marin Child Care Council, 10 am – 12 pm /555 Northgate Dr Suite 105, San Rafael, 94903

Wednesday

  • Bayside MLK, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm / 200 Phillips Dr, Marin City, 94965

Thursday

  • San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 12 pm – 2 pm / 1 Lagunitas School Rd, San Geronimo, 94963

Friday

  • Tamalpais High School, 11 am – 2 pm / 700 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 94941

Saturday

  • Kerner Drive-through Pantry, 10 am – 2 pm /2550 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, 94901