Free Food Locations in San Francisco
Our community partners and other organizations provide free meals and groceries to San Franciscans in need.
Important:
Many of these sites are trying to meet people's needs for groceries and meals. However, food supplies are limited. Before visiting a location, please call to confirm food availability and hours.
Location types
SF-Marin Food Bank
Use the Locator to find groceries near you.
Eligibility: People with a San Francisco address, regardless of immigration status.
APAFSS
(415) 617-0061
518 Grant Avenue
Map and directions
Mondays 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Residents of 94133/94108, families with children 0-17 years old
50 Raymond Ave
Map and directions
Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Resident of 94134, families with children 0-17 years old
Bayanihan Equity Center
1010 Mission St., Suite C, (415) 255-2347
Map and directions
1st and 3rd Thursdays of month, 3–4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: SF residents, older adults (60+), people with disabilities
Booker T. Washington
800 Presidio Ave., (415) 928-6596 x102
Map and directions
Fridays, 3:30-6 p.m.
Eligibility: Resident of zip code 94117, 94115, or 94102; have child in afterschool program
Chinatown YMCA
855 Sacramento St., (415) 576-9622
Map and directions
Tuesdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Eligibility: Resident of zip code 94108 or 94133
Curry Senior Center
520 Turk St., (415) 920-1351
Map and directions
Thursdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Eligibility: Resident of zip code 94102
District 10 Community Market (Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services)
5030 3rd Street, foodempowermentmarket@gmail.com
Map and directions
Mondays and Fridays, 1–6 p.m.
Eligibility: Check the eligibility webpage
The Little Market (Mission Action)
1050 South Van Ness Ave.
Map and directions
Saturdays, 12–4 p.m.
Eligibility: Resident of 94110
Refettorio San Francisco (Farming Hope)
690 Van Ness Ave.
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Fridays, 2–4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Referred by partner organizations
Self-Help for the Elderly
3133 Taraval St., (415) 369-2210
Map and directions
Every other Wednesday 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Proof of address in zip code 94116
5050 Mission Street, Suite C;(415) 347-7194
Map and directions
Every other Wednesday 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Proof of address in zip code 94112
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
741 30th Ave., 415-513-3048
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Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Resident of 94121
Glide Foundation
330 Ellis St., (415) 674-6000
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8–9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4–5 p.m.
Eligibility: All are welcome.
Mother Brown's Dining Room
2111 Jennings St., (415) 671-1100
Maps and directions
7–9 a.m. daily, 5–7 p.m. Monday-Fridays and 4-6 p.m. Saturday-Sundays
Eligibility: All are welcome.
St. Anthony's Dining Room
121 Golden Gate Ave., 1st Floor, (415) 241-2600
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7 a.m., 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 2–3 p.m.
Eligibility: All are welcome.
Booker T. Washington
800 Presidio Ave., (415) 928-6596 x102
Maps and directions
Fridays, 3:30-6 p.m.
Eligibility: Resident of zip code 94117, 94115, or 94102; have child in afterschool program
Chinatown YMCA
855 Sacramento St., (415) 576-9622
Maps and directions
Fridays 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Eligibility: 60+ or 18-59 living with a disability
Thursdays 12-1 p.m.; Eligibility: Resident of zip code 94108 or 94133
Refettorio San Francisco (Farming Hope)
690 Van Ness Ave.
Map and directions
Tuesday and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Eligibility: Referred by partner organizations
San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC)
(415) 822-1022
Monday to Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Eligibility: Western Addition/Fillmore resident referred by partner organizations