Community Market program expands to 10 sites
The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank plans to expand its Community Market Initiative from four to 10 locations across San Francisco and Marin counties, supported by a $2 million investment from the Visa Foundation. The expansion will help provide up to 8,000 households each week with free access to fresh food.
The Community Market model reimagines traditional food distribution by allowing neighbors to shop for groceries in a supermarket- style setting that is open multiple days each week with extended hours daily. Participants can choose fresh produce, proteins and staples based on their own household needs and preferences, an approach that ensures dignity and choice
to the experience of accessing food assistance. Community Markets are more than a place to access groceries. They also connect participants to supportive services, including public benefits enrollment, housing support, job training and other community programs.
“With food insecurity on the rise in San Francisco and Marin, Community Markets are innovative ways to connect families to food as well as the supportive services that address other needs they are experiencing,” said Tanis Crosby, executive director of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. “With Visa Foundation’s support, we can bring the Community Market experience to more neighborhoods, giving more households the ability to choose fresh, nourishing food and to build pathways to mobility.”
As expansion begins, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank will continue to work closely with community partners, city and county officials, and volunteers to ensure the markets reflect the needs and cultures of the neighborhoods they serve.
For more information, visit sfmfoodbank.org.
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