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 believe it will take the combined will of our entire community and our elected officials to elevate hunger as a key issue in this election cycle. We asked all candidates running for office in San Francisco to share their plans for ending hunger and addressing its root causes.
We prioritize policies where hunger prevention intersects with health, poverty, equity, social
justice, and food systems. Read more in our Policy Platform and our 2024 State Policy Agenda
$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
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.
@cwclub She’ll join other food justice leaders to discuss how farmer’s markets, food banks, and chefs are collaborating to build sustainable solutions to food insecurity.
🍏 Our very own Tanis Crosby, Executive Director of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, will speak on the panel Farmers Markets, Food Banks, and Chefs: Sample Your Food System, Dec. 3, at the @cwclub. 🍏 https://t.co/I8APT6QRng
🍏 Our very own Tanis Crosby, Executive Director of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, will speak on the panel Farmers Markets, Food Banks, and Chefs: Sample Your Food System, Dec. 3, at the @cwclub. 🍏 https://t.co/I8APT6QRng
The season of giving is here, but so is the rising cost of holiday essentials. We need your help to ensure every family can gather around a table filled with comfort and warmth. And here’s the best part: for a limited time, your gift will go twice as far! https://t.co/cUbKXrGL6p
The season of giving is here, but so is the rising cost of holiday essentials. We need your help to ensure every family can gather around a table filled with comfort and warmth. And here’s the best part: for a limited time, your gift will go twice as far! https://t.co/cUbKXrGL6p
🌟 Nourishing Neighbors Holiday Campaign is back! 🌟 From Nov. 16 – Dec. 25, @NBCBayArea, @Telemundo48, and @Safeway are teaming up to support Bay Area food banks. Donate at Safeway checkouts and help provide meals to families in need! #NourishingNeighbors #FoodDrive https://t.co/bhelszub6E
After 27 years, Donaldina Cameron House closed its pantry on Oct 31. Thankfully, our partner, Presbyterian Church of Chinatown, stepped up to continue serving the community with a second pantry, ensuring access to fresh produce. https://t.co/MwL0mTwsbU
After 27 years, Donaldina Cameron House closed its pantry on Oct 31. Thankfully, our partner, Presbyterian Church of Chinatown, stepped up to continue serving the community with a second pantry, ensuring access to fresh produce. https://t.co/MwL0mTwsbU
It's that time of year again—our Thanksgiving Match is officially here! 🦃✨ Thanks to our partners at @BlackRock, every dollar you donate before Thanksgiving will be matched up to $100,000! So, your $1 can turn into 4 holiday meals for our neighbors in need! https://t.co/j5QwgzlO11
It's that time of year again—our Thanksgiving Match is officially here! 🦃✨ Thanks to our partners at @BlackRock, every dollar you donate before Thanksgiving will be matched up to $100,000! So, your $1 can turn into 4 holiday meals for our neighbors in need! https://t.co/j5QwgzlO11
🍫 For the past 10 years, 12 Nights of Chocolate has brought together the community to enjoy incredible food, presented by @DandelionChoco to benefit the Food Bank! https://t.co/08YIwZZhRY
🍫 For the past 10 years, 12 Nights of Chocolate has brought together the community to enjoy incredible food, presented by @DandelionChoco to benefit the Food Bank! https://t.co/08YIwZZhRY
#SFGiants prospects and staff attending Oracle Camp this week took the afternoon to focus on community engagement, as they visited @SFMFoodBank to package groceries for families in need. https://t.co/INXiYikFso
Calling all noodle lovers! 🍜 This November, @LocalGetaways is serving up their Noodle Crawl as part of the Foodie Friday Check-In Challenge! Learn more about it here: https://t.co/ekOEvxL3eU https://t.co/z1MIWnHA2B
Election day is tomorrow, and with so much uncertainty, we want you to know: the Food Bank will always be here, providing nutritious groceries to families across San Francisco and Marin. https://t.co/rs8wejGLPm
Election day is tomorrow, and with so much uncertainty, we want you to know: the Food Bank will always be here, providing nutritious groceries to families across San Francisco and Marin. https://t.co/rs8wejGLPm
Meet Paul, who’s gearing up to defend his title as last year’s men’s speed champ at this year’s @SFStreetSweep on November 9! This event rallies hundreds of cyclists from across San Francisco to gather groceries for the Food Bank—all in support of our mission to end hunger. https://t.co/Kik087c1zl
Meet Paul, who’s gearing up to defend his title as last year’s men’s speed champ at this year’s @SFStreetSweep on November 9! This event rallies hundreds of cyclists from across San Francisco to gather groceries for the Food Bank—all in support of our mission to end hunger. https://t.co/Kik087c1zl
This Cartober, you can turn your unwanted wheels into nourishing meals for our San Francisco and Marin neighbors! 🚙✨Your donation makes a real impact—every $1 helps provide 2 meals to those in need. https://t.co/WCDec2StaA
This Cartober, you can turn your unwanted wheels into nourishing meals for our San Francisco and Marin neighbors! 🚙✨Your donation makes a real impact—every $1 helps provide 2 meals to those in need. https://t.co/WCDec2StaA
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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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