Today we served 600 cans of beans, sausages and hot dogs to folks at our Potrero Hill pantry.  People also received fresh apples, oranges, onions and potatoes. 

As the economy fails to show signs of improvement, San Francisco continues to see an increased demand for food.  Many in need are newly unemployed and are facing food insecurity for the first time in their lives.  If you,  or someone you know is in need, please call 211 for a food pantry in your area.  Outside of San Francisco, please call your local food bank, United Way or faith based congregations for local resources.

If you are able to help others during this difficult time, click on our DONATE button or give to your local food bank.

On May 9th, Bay Area residents, with the help of their mail carriers, donated over 900,000 pounds of non-perishable food to support those in need.  The United States Post Office sponsored this massive food drive to benefit local food banks.  On the recent Saturday, mail carriers not only delivered mail, but they picked up food items from residents.  The post office exceeded their goal by over 150,000 pounds! Way to go to the post office and all the folks generously donating!

or if someone you know needs food and you’re in San Francisco,  please call 211 and you’ll be directed to a pantry nearby. 

Outside of San Francisco, contact your local food bank or United Way for information.

The demand for food in San Francisco continues to rise.  The Food Pantry has served over 800 people the last 2 weeks.  We must give a special thanks to our volunteers for running the pantry remarkably efficiently and with true grace under fire.  A special thanks to Michael for heading up the team every Friday–without him we would never be able to serve this many hungry folks.

Food insecurity and hunger are a national problem.  Check out this article about the economy: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090416/us_time/08599189152700

Our first newsletter is available for download here: Food Pantry Newsletter Spring 2009

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As families gather to celebrate Passover, many cannot afford Kosher food due to the economic downturn.  Read more here: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2009/04/08/2009-04-08_hardpressed_at_passover_more_families_tu-2.html

Give the gift of food today: Click on our DONATE button!

Here is a very informative article about the need for food throughout the country and a great way some people are giving: http://blog.oregonlive.com/classicalmusic/2009/03/oregon_symphony_musicians_hope.html

Here is a great article about a recent, large food donation to the San Francisco Food Bank:

 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/03/11/MNBT16CRD2.DTL