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Food

Get free or low-cost food, meals and find local food pantries. Also information on food safety and permits.

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Get free food in San Francisco

CalFresh, SNAP and EBT cards may be impacted by federal shutdowns. If you need food now, visit your local food bank.Find food banks

Services

Get help

Food assistance from HSA

Find free food, community markets, benefits and meals.

Get fresh groceries through the Food Pharmacy

Ask your doctor if you qualify for this program at select San Francisco Health Network clinics.

Get nutrition counseling at SFHN Primary Care Health Centers

Make a nutrition appointment to talk with a registered dietitian nutritionist.

Get nutrition counseling at Southeast Family Health Center

Make an appointment to talk about balanced nutrition and get connected to food resources.

Food permitting and health inspections

Get food permits for restaurants, food trucks, selling food you make at home.

Report food poisoning

Tell us if you get sick from food. We'll investigate and keep others safe.

Restaurant health inspections

Look up restaurants in San Francisco to see the results of its health inspections.

Resources

SF Marin Food Bank

Find free groceries, monthly food boxes and one-time emergency food as well as help enrolling in CalFresh (food stamps).

Californians can get support with food, cash aid, and health coverage benefits.

California Department of Social Services

The CDSS manages child welfare, food and community care in California.

Partner agencies

Human Services Agency

Department of Public Health

Homelessness and Supportive Housing