At Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Every day, our staff focus on creating safe spaces, meaningful relationships, and high-quality programs that help youth thrive.

While we are not experts in areas such as immigration, food security, or healthcare, we understand that challenges such as this affect many families we serve. To help connect families with reliable sources of information and support, we’ve compiled a list of suggested community resources to investigate further.

Having one central place to share resources, rather than offering individual advice, ensures that we provide consistent information while staying focused on what we do best: empowering youth to build bright, successful futures.

CalFresh (SNAP)

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CalFresh Emergency Aid
San Francisco Human Services Agency
CalFresh benefits will be delayed in November due to the shutdown. SFHSA will distribute a one-time, prepaid grocery card to CalFresh households. CalFresh households will receive a letter from SFHSA about how to access their card, which will include a unique activation code. Letters will be sent in the first week of November. 

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CalFresh clients will be able to access their card as a virtual card immediately or request a physical card in the mail, which will arrive in three to seven business days.  

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Clients do not need to contact SFHSA to request or receive this support.

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Medi-Cal

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San Francisco Health Plan

By Phone: (415) 547-7800, (800) 288-5555 (toll-free)

Weekdays: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

In Person: 550 Kearny St, Lower Level

Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesdays, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Equity Health

(415) 503-6000 to schedule an appointment

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Fridays, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Mission Neighborhood Health Center

(415) 552-3870 to schedule an appointment

Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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North East Medical Services

(415) 391-9686 x8160

Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Groceries (zip code-based)

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APA Family Support Services

518 Grant Avenue

(415) 617-0061
Mondays, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Eligibility: Residents of 94133/94108, families with children 0-17 years old

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50 Raymond Ave
Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eligibility: Resident of 94134, families with children 0-17 years old

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Bayanihan Equity Center

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1010 Mission St., Suite C
(415) 255-2347
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Eligibility: SF residents, older adults (60+), people with disabilities 

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Booker T. Washington

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800 Presidio Ave.
(415) 928-6596 x102
Fridays, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Eligibility: Resident of zip code 94117, 94115, or 94102; have child in afterschool program

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Chinatown YMCA

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855 Sacramento St.
(415) 576-9622
Tuesdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Eligibility: Resident of zip code 94108 or 94133

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Curry Senior Center

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520 Turk St.
(415) 920-1351
Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Eligibility: Resident of zip code 94102

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District 10 Community Market (Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services)

5030 3rd Street

foodempowermentmarket@gmail.com 

Mondays and Fridays, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Eligibility: Be a resident of 94124, 94107, or 94134; receive low-income public assistance; have children in the household or have a diet-related illness; be referred by partner organizations

The Food Pantry
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 500 De Haro Street
Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Eligibility: Resident of zip codes 94102, 94103, 94107,  94110, 94112, 94114, 94124, or 94158

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Free Farm Stand

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23rd St. & Treat Ave

(415) 684-8493, iamtree99@gmail.com
Sundays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Refettorio San Francisco (Farming Hope)

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690 Van Ness Ave.
Fridays, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Eligibility: Referred by partner organizations

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San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC)

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(415) 822-1022
Monday to Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Eligibility: Western Addition/Fillmore resident referred by partner organizations

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Self-Help for the Elderly

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3133 Taraval St.
(415) 566-2845
Wednesdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Eligibility: Proof of address in zip codes 94116, 94122, or 94132

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SF-Marin Food Bank (multiple locations)

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See hours and locations here
Eligibility: SF residents

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The Richmond Neighborhood Center

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741 30th Ave.
415-513-3048
Fridays, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Eligibility: Resident of 94121

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Drop-in Meals

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Glide Foundation

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330 Ellis St.
(415) 674-6000
Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Weekends: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (bagged lunch)
Eligibility: All are welcome.

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Mother Brown's Dining Room

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2111 Jennings St.
(415) 671-1100
Weekdays: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM; 12:30 PM; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Eligibility: All are welcome.

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St. Anthony's Dining Room

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121 Golden Gate Ave., 1st Floor
(415) 241-2600
Weekdays: 7:00 AM; 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Eligibility: All are welcome.

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Project Open Hand (multiple locations)

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See hours and locations here
(415) 326-8517
Eligibility: Older adults (60 years or older) and adults with disabilities (18-59 years old)

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Immigration/ICE

San Francisco Rapid Response Network

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24 Hour Hotline (to report ICE activity ONLY)
(415) 200-1548 

Mission Asset Fund (ALMA Program)

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Financial help to families whose primary earner is facing deportation
Online application

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