SF-Marin Food Bank

Christine believes in the power of community. Growing up, she learned that when someone needed help, you just showed up. Now, after 28 years in Novato, she sees the need around her and takes action. By joining our Monthly Giving Circle, Christine ensures her neighbors have food on the table every month. You can too! This month, Gilead Sciences Foundation will match all donations up to $75,000, doubling your impact! Join today: https://loom.ly/7U2gZSk

Fresh cabbage arrived at our pantries this past week — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Whether it’s for a classic corned beef and cabbage dish or a fresh slaw, we love seeing good food nourish our community! ??

For Irene Garcia, the Bay Area isn’t just where she lives, it’s who she is.” Born and raised in San Francisco, and now a Marin resident, she’s spent the last 11 years at our Food Bank finding new ways to serve her neighbors. As Associate Director of Community Building, Irene is helping to lead the charge of Community Markets, an innovative initiative that reimagines food assistance. These markets look and feel like grocery stores, giving people the dignity of choice while connecting them to services that tackle the root causes of hunger. “Ending hunger isn’t just about handing out food, it’s about lifting folks out of poverty,” Irene says. Learn more about Irene’s impact and how Community Markets are providing our participants with more than food. ???? ?? https://loom.ly/-IJ8tv8

Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) makes it easy to support the SF-Marin Food Bank and help nourish our neighbors. With a DAF, you can: ?? Simplify your giving. ?? Maximize potential tax benefits. ?? Make a lasting impact—hassle-free. Start making a difference today! ?? https://loom.ly/eZ2ZMKk

We are here to end hunger. I am inspired by the collective actions of everyday people working together to make sure our neighbors have the food they need today — and to advocate for solutions that will end hunger tomorrow. Together, individual voices make change. Through partnerships and innovation, we’ve transformed our services and co-created solutions that not only provide access to food but also uphold the dignity of our neighbors. With your support, we’re advancing public policy solutions and building a future where everyone has access to the food they need. Thank you for making this work possible. Whatever your actions, however you contributed to this year’s success, we are deeply grateful. - Tanis Crosby, Executive Director, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank ?? Dive into our FY24 Annual Report today! ?? https://loom.ly/VP99cZ0

Hunger is still rising, even five years after the pandemic began. Before COVID-19, 1 in 5 neighbors was at risk of hunger. Now, the need is even greater. Every week, nearly 49,000 households count on the Food Bank for support. Rain or shine, we distribute food for over one million meals to those who need it most. You can help sustain this critical work by joining our Monthly Giving Circle. For a limited time, your recurring gift will be doubled thanks to a generous $75,000 matching gift from the Gilead Sciences Foundation. Your monthly support fuels long-term solutions. From daily food distribution to CalFresh enrollment and Home-Delivered Groceries, your commitment helps address hunger at its roots. Join by March 31 to make twice the impact for local families. Plus, as a thank you, you’ll receive an exclusive branded apron! Be part of a community dedicated to ending hunger. Give monthly today! ?? https://loom.ly/hNI0e44

A few weeks ago, the streets of Chinatown shimmered under a steady downpour, rain drumming against rooftops and streaking down windows. At the Presbyterian Church of Chinatown pantry, volunteers pressed on to serve our participants, unfazed by the weather. In the midst of it all, tangerines sat glistening with fresh raindrops, vibrant as ever, just like the community that came together that day. ???

When I lived in Austin, TX, I did a TON of volunteering. It felt energizing and inspiring to be heavily involved in my community. But since I moved a few times and my sense of "community" became more distributed, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that my volunteering efforts dropped off. So, this year, I set an intention to do more community service wherever I happen to be. Since my new role is remote, I wasn't expecting it to happen at work. However, when our company offsite was approaching, Britta Glade reached out to propose that our team volunteer at SF-Marin Food Bank-- the intention was already starting to come true! This week, we had a great time connecting, working together, and packing 550 grocery bags for real people in the community. If you're planning an offsite or team activity, I highly recommend making volunteering a part of it. The boundaries of our human community extend across the globe, and it always feels good to give back! Linda Gray Martin Kelly Bergeon, PMP John Murphy Rebecca Gordon Kacy Zurkus Vincent Holloway Kara Buist Ally Lorentson Dunn CMP, DES Amy Hitchcock, CMM, CMP Jenny Brock Tatyana Sanchez Kassie Gough Monica Koshgarian Laura Koetzle

Humbled to take a few hours to give back to the community today with Fortinet and Zynga’s Volunteer Time Off programs. Alon Zaslavsky and I helped to build 897 boxes, 18,816 lbs of food, that get distributed to local Churches that get to families in San Francisco and Marin counties through the SF-Marin Food Bank. Proud to work for a company that supports these activities and grateful to volunteer with my partner on his birthday as we set an example for our next generation! It takes just a little to make a big impact. #volunteer #feedingAmerica #FortinetintheCommunity #zcares

I had a wonderful time working this morning with the SF-Marin Food Bank at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church! ?? Each week we make a comprehensive grocery bag for individuals who need our assistance! It is so much fun to work hard for a meaningful cause and connect with other volunteers! I plan on continuing my service, and highly recommend this opportunity to others who wish to give back! Link to SF-Marin Food Bank https://lnkd.in/gsuBvPq5