CA Hunger Action Coalition
We are a group of advocates committed to ending hunger in California. We are united in our belief that access to adequate, nutritious and safe food is a fundamental human right.
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We can’t achieve our mission of ending hunger in San Francisco and Marin without pushing to change the systems and structures that created the hunger crisis in the first place.
We are committed to advocating for just, equitable public policies that address the root causes of hunger and strengthen the social safety net.
We prioritize policies where hunger prevention intersects with health, poverty, equity, social
justice, and food systems. Read more in our 2025 Local and State Policy Agendas.
TAKE ACTION
Food banks alone can’t end hunger. Join us in raising your voice to ensure all
our neighbors are nourished.
Sign up for Policy Action Alerts to stay up to date with timely actions you can
take to support our advocacy in San Francisco, Marin, and across California.
You can influence food policy in your own community. Join us in making sure food security is a top priority for our local elected officials.
Many of the policies and programs that help feed our neighbors start in Washington, DC. Raise your voice to amplify our federal nutrition priorities.
$1.4 billion
Funding for the Pandemic-EBT program to feed kids during Covid-19
600,000
Seniors on SSI connected to CalFresh thanks to advocacy to expand eligibility
$30 million
To fund Basic Needs Centers for college students
Working in coalition with partners locally and nationally, we have already achieved some big
wins in the fight to end hunger.
Our advocacy efforts secured $300M in the CA state budget for emergency food and capacity enhancements to improve infrastructure and disaster resilience
We joined partners statewide to pass a first-in-the-nation Universal School Meals Program to provide free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 public school students
As members of the SF Food Security Task Force, we lobbied for the creation of a citywide report to hold government agencies accountable for ending food insecurity and ensuring health equity
Women's History Month honors women leading hunger solutions and food access in SF & Marin. Meet our staff & partners this March! 💚🍏 #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/qjONwbcUJf
Our mission remains the same: end hunger in San Francisco and Marin. Together, we can make sure everyone has access to nutritious food. #FoodForAll #EndHungerTogether https://t.co/fC8lcQ6TtI
This snapshot below shows what one participant received during the week of January 19: fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, and protein for meals throughout the week. 🍎🥦🍞🍗
Each week, thousands of households count on the healthy groceries available through our Neighborhood Food Network, Community Markets, and Home-Delivered Groceries. We reach every corner of San Francisco and Marin. 🌉
At a time when many food assistance programs are shrinking or harder to reach, our work remains simple: help our neighbors put food on their tables. 🥗 ⬇️ Thread ⬇️
We're proud to connect neighbors with culturally relevant food for Lunar New Year celebrations. 💚🍏 Citrus symbolizes luck and abundance, and we're honored to share this tradition. 🍊🍋 https://t.co/LEOhQ72Vav
Did you know citrus with leaves in Lunar New Year traditions symbolizes good fortune? The sprout means life, renewal, and prosperity. Soon after, a participant took this lucky lemon home, carrying hopes for the new year. 🍋🧧 https://t.co/MLRiV55Rds
Our San Francisco and Marin warehouses and pantry network are closed on Monday, February 16. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17. If you need food then, go to our Find Food page: https://t.co/NH13jJ79lx https://t.co/IExgSamZin
Even this potato knows it’s Valentine’s Day! Proof that love sometimes looks like groceries. 💚🍏 https://t.co/kW6hOJvwbj
Happy Valentine's Day! 💚 Love shows in many ways — a text, hug, or groceries. 💌🫂🥦 Every gift matched up to $25,000 to help 36,000 households. Give the sweetest gift today → https://t.co/rPvTwtJYBG https://t.co/wTkC4fowA5
Valentine's Day is near! Double your Food Bank donation up to $25,000 by Feb 14 midnight 💌 Support 36,000 households now! 🔗 https://t.co/Rh0FLgxPXD https://t.co/bx2LDJFam8
San Francisco Mayor @DanielLurie and First Lady Becca Prowda joined former @49ers Dennis Brown and Alex Smith, along with 165 volunteers at the Food Bank. “Volunteering is critical to uplift our neighbors,” said the Mayor. Let’s help end hunger together! #Volunteering #EndHunger https://t.co/6p5F4tkkCN
@JoeMontana teams up with @GuinnessUS to fight hunger! 🍻 $5 from every four-pack supports our Food Bank! 💚 #FoodBank #Guinness #49ers https://t.co/hA2RqrcgNT
Super Bowl week brought buzz to our Penn warehouse! 🏈 On Wednesday, @NFL's @MontgomerDavid joined volunteers from Scouting America. A day Scouts won’t forget! #Scouting #Community #EagleScout https://t.co/3Zx1WfGxzU
A Super Bowl week update from our Executive Director, Tanis Crosby! 🏈 Hall-of-Famer @JoeMontana teams up with @GuinnessUS for a limited-edition beer. $5 from every four-pack supports the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Look for our logo! https://t.co/Uzd67LPpl4
The Federal government has canceled data and funding for measuring California food insecurity. This approach will justify cutting hunger resources. We're fighting back with @stefani4ca to ensure our policymakers have the information they need! #EndHunger #FoodInsecurity https://t.co/U3LZCNB0Aj
Unlock a match with your time! 💚 Through February, the Alice Lam Memorial Fund will donate $25,000 when we hit 20,000 deliveries. Help 800 neighbors off the waitlist. 👉 Volunteer, donate, or share: https://t.co/X0c2wKZnMY https://t.co/BH65sHMW0N
We have a bunch of volunteer shifts we need to fill 2/3! Come on out! Use this link to check out some volunteer opportunities: https://t.co/fNv1AatGEi https://t.co/ZhMR09kiys
February is #BlackHistoryMonth! Let’s celebrate not just past achievements, but the ongoing fight for justice. This month, we spotlight our community partners who are anti-hunger advocates in the Black community, making history every day with their impactful work. https://t.co/GrlZtGNptS
What’s that conifer-looking thing in the carrots? (It’s curly kale!) Just a few of the fresh foods we provided last week. With over 70% being produce, we’re helping neighbors build nourishing meals! 🌱🥕 https://t.co/Lj7A6ywVKc
Our work to end hunger is rooted in partnerships and coalitions. Our collective power can
bring the transformational change we envision.
We are a group of advocates committed to ending hunger in California. We are united in our belief that access to adequate, nutritious and safe food is a fundamental human right.
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Californians for SSI (CA4SSI) is a statewide coalition of over 200 organizations across the aging, disability rights, housing and homeless, anti-hunger, and anti-poverty sectors working to ensure our most vulnerable neighbors can live their lives in dignity.
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A coalition of 50+ organizations representing education, health, agriculture, and food banks. We work together to ensure that free school food is the best it can be for our students, economy, and planet.
Learn moreIf you represent a community-based organization interested in joining our policy work, please
reach out to our team at advocacy@sfmfoodbank.org
For more on hunger, research, and how to join the movement, check out our Resources