Strengthening Community Through Food Access and Connection
Photo Caption: Volunteers supporting Mission YMCA’s food pantry.
Everyone should have access to healthy food. Period. As SNAP/CalFresh funding continues to be at-risk, we’re expanding our response to meet rising need.
At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we’ve long been part of the community response to hunger. For years, our branches have operated grocery distribution sites and food pantries that provide healthy food and essential supplies to thousands of neighbors each month.
As these new changes take effect, we are building on that existing foundation — expanding our reach and deepening our partnerships to ensure everyone in our community has what they need to thrive.
How We’re Responding
We are increasing our response across multiple YGSF sites and programs by:
• Expanding grocery distribution to serve more households each week.
• Increasing pantry inventory in areas where demand is expected to rise.
• Helping residents who are current registered City and County of San Francisco and City of South San Francisco SNAP/CalFresh recipients activate their emergency gift cards and assisting all residents navigate available supports. Our Family Resource Centers, Community Resource Center, and Senior Center will also be available to help residents in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo Counties navigate available supports.
Need Food Assistance?
If you or someone you know is in need, learn more about our food assistance program or contact [email protected].
How You Can Help
If you’re able, you can also volunteer, donate, or share this information:
• Volunteer at your local Y: Sign up here to help distribute groceries, pack food bags, or support families at pantry sites.
• Donate to our regional food bank partners:
– San Mateo County – Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
– San Francisco and Marin – SF-Marin Food Bank
– Marin – Marin Community Foundation Emergency Fund
• Help spread the word: Share this message to connect more people to local resources.
Together, we can ensure that everyone in our region has what they need to be themselves, belong in community, and become their best.
