Food Security Programs
Food Pantry
In a high-cost neighborhood like the Richmond District, it can be a challenge to make ends meet. People from all over our neighborhood, including hard-working people with low-wage jobs, can find themselves unable to afford all the food they need. Around 20,000 residents, mainly seniors, families with children, those unemployed and low-wage workers struggle with hunger in the neighborhood.
The Food Pantry is Open Four Days a Week:
Every Monday from 3:00-4:00PM
at George Peabody Elementary
(251 6th Ave; Pantry located on 7th Ave between Clement and California St)
Every Tuesday from 2:30-4:00PM
at Lafayette Elementary
(4545 Anza St; Pantry located on 36th Ave between Anza and Balboa St)
Every Thursday from 2:30-4:00PM & Every Friday 1:00-4:00PM
at The Richmond Neighborhood Center
(741 30th Ave)
To receive food from the pantry, please bring an ID and/or a piece of mail from the past three months showing your address within the 94121 or 94118 zip codes. Registration for new participants takes place during the last 15 minutes of pantry hours, so we kindly ask that you arrive at that time to complete the registration form.
Home-Delivered Groceries
The Home-Delivered Groceries program is an extension of our San Francisco-Marin Food Bank supported pantries. In partnership with the Richmond Senior Center, The Richmond Neighborhood Center matches local volunteers with over 225 senior participants whose mobility issues make it difficult to get groceries home on their own. Volunteers deliver fresh groceries, share in friendly conversation, and serve as allies and advocates in the community looking out for those in need.
The Home-Delivered Groceries Program Takes Place Three Times a Week:
Every Monday from 3:00-5:30PM
at George Peabody Elementary
(251 6th Ave; pick up location is on the school yard on 7th Ave between Clement and California St)
Every Tuesday from 3:00-5:30PM
at Lafayette Elementary
(4545 Anza St; pick up location is on the school yard on 36th Ave between Anza and Balboa St)
Every Thursday from 2:30-5:30PM
at The Richmond Neighborhood Center
(741 30th Ave; pick up location is on 31st Ave between Cabrillo and Balboa St)
Bring Groceries to a Neighbor in Need!
CalFresh
CalFresh (formerly known as EBT or Food Stamps) is a federal nutrition benefit that provides program participants with a means to purchase food. Benefits can be used at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and for some, benefits may even be used at restaurants and community meal programs.
The Richmond Neighborhood Center is an application assistance site and can help you find out if you are eligible and assist you with online enrollment.
如果您需要申请cal-fresh粮食券计划，请联系Sarah Li，社区资源协调员的帮助。提供普通话、广东话、台山话翻译。请拨打(510)-8211841 或发邮件到sarah.li@richmondsf.org安排你的预约。
EFB Program: Emergency Food Boxes
Available Mon-Fri 10am - 4:30pm
The Richmond Neighborhood Center provides EFB Emergency Food Boxes.
Terms and conditions apply.
If You Would Like to Donate Food:
Please come by the Neighborhood Center with food donations and drop them off in the donation bin outside of the Neighborhood Center.
If you have any questions about our food pantries or other food security services, please email yves@richmondsf.org.