Other Food Resources

A message from San Francisco Health Services Agency (SFHSA):  Link to this section

Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits are temporarily delayed for the month of November. With the help of a local foundation, Crankstart, and in partnership with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, Mayor Daniel Lurie and the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) are giving a one-time prepaid card to San Francisco CalFresh households. This aid will help families buy healthy food and reduce financial stress during this time. 

How to get a prepaid card

Households eligible for this support will receive a letter from SFHSA that contains information on how to access their card. Letters will be sent in the first week of November. 

The letter will contain a unique activation code that will allow clients to access their card as a virtual card immediately or request a physical card in the mail, which will arrive in three to five business days. Clients do not need to contact SFHSA to request or receive this support.

Additional Resources in San Francisco: 

• Download and view the California Department of Education Meals for Kids App, it has a map of after-school meal programs in the city. This includes SFUSD sites and more. SFUSD after-school supper sites are open to any youth 18 years and younger.
• Every SFUSD school site has free Breakfast & Lunch every school day for every student, regardless of income. Find the menu here: sfusd.edu/menus
• Visit San Francisco Human Services Agency at sfhsa.org/services/food or call (415) 557-5000 for information on food services: Calfresh (FoodStamps), Calfresh for Immigrants, free food locations, groceries, and meals.
• Visit 211 if you need help connecting to services, including food, health care, transportation, and more.
• Visit SF Service Guide, an online directory of human services in San Francisco, at sfserviceguide.org/food-resources/form for information on food resources.
• The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is operating temporary Pop-up Pantries. Use the Food Locator to find sites near you. The time and location of Pop-up Pantries may change.
• Use Shop Simple with MyPlate for savings with CalFresh, budget-friendly recipes, and balanced eating tips. Visit myplate.gov/shopsimple.

The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is operating temporary Pop-up Pantries. Use the Food Locator to find sites near you. The time and location of Pop-up Pantries may change.

Helping California Families Get More Food
The California SunBucks Team is working on distributing Summer-EBT funds throughout the summer. For families that were identified as eligible after March 29, 2024, funds will be distributed between September and November 2024. For updates, visit https://cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks. This program has been confirmed to continue each summer!

For any questions about SunBucks, reach out to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) at 1-877-328-9677.