SF-Marin Food Bank

It's our team's favorite time of year again - Service Day! This week, our team rolled up our sleeves and partnered with the incredible SF-Marin Food Bank for an afternoon of giving back. In just 1.5 hours, we packaged a whopping 450 boxes 📦 totaling 13,000 pounds of food 🤯 all destined for families in need across our community. But it's more than just numbers. Service Day is our chance to unplug from the daily grind and bond as a team outside the office while making a difference in our city. A huge shoutout to SF-Marin Food Bank - not just for hosting us, but for their tireless work year-round. They ensure families in our city have reliable access to healthy food, a mission we're honored to support. And a big thank you to our very own Lucy Huang, CPA for planning a special afternoon. Days like these remind us why we love calling this city home. Here's to making a difference, one box at a time! #CommunityService #GivingBack #FoodSecurity #TeamVMG

Volunteering in this heatwave is no easy feat! We appreciate your dedication to the community!

Another great time celebrating and support the SF-Marin Food Bank at their One Big Table After Party! Being a part of this great organization and community is such a rewarding adventure! Can’t wait for next year! Katy Mann McKnight

We’re excited to share the news: Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2786 (Certified Mobile Farmers' Markets) into law! We extend our deepest gratitude to Assemblymember Mia Bonta who was our champion for this legislation and committed to healthy, food access for all. We created the first state law for mobile farmers' markets in the country! With passage of this law, we now have a legal definition of certified mobile farmers' markets in California to maintain integrity and promote even greater access to fresh, culturally-relevant foods in our local communities while supporting small-scale farmers. The California Department of Public Health will now be able to include mobile farmers' markets in their state plan of operation for the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to allow families to use their benefits at mobile markets. Our success is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our community. Thank you to the 200 people who sent lettters of support, which made this victory possible. We couldn’t have done this without the incredible support from Assembly Health Committee consultant, Eliza Brooks, who helped us amend our way to success! Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) & Fresh Approach Andy Ollove Ellen Olack Laura deTar Elias Berbari Liana Davis Orlandi Jenna S

Thank you so much for joining us, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco!

Still need convincing that #OneBigTable is a tremendously unforgettable experience? Spend your evening at One Big Table (and the After Party!) on Saturday, September 28! Our San Francisco warehouse will transform into a stunning event space, and you'll mingle with other Food Bank supporters! You'll have the chance to savor an elevated culinary experience prepared by some of the most renowned chefs in the Bay Area. And don't miss the After Party! Hosted by the Food Bank's Young Professionals Council, it will be A LOT of fun! Best of all? It's all happening under the same roof as the main event! Buy your tickets now! https://loom.ly/VsksgxQ

Hunger Action Month went by quickly, but it doesn't mean the work is over. However, it does mean that Delta Dental Ins.'s $100,000 match will end on September 30. The truth is that hunger is no longer at the forefront of people's minds like it was during the pandemic. But for a child with an empty belly or a parent having to stretch their dollar until payday, it's impossible to think of anything else. Hunger Action Month may end on September 30, but the work towards a hunger-free world continues. Give now and turn your dollar into enough food for 4 meals! 🔗 https://loom.ly/65nfOyk

Sam is a Home-Delivered Groceries (HDG) driver and a long-time volunteer at our Illinois warehouse. He's delivered over 130,000 pounds of food and volunteered more than 700 hours to help 75 households weekly. "Food is a way for people to show how much they care about people, without knowing how to say it or show it otherwise. I feel like you can solve a lot of problems with food," shared Sam. Not only does he deliver groceries, but he also offers free haircuts to the participants on his delivery route. Sam's inspiring message is simple: kindness is strength. You can make a difference in the lives of your neighbors too, like Sam. For every 100 new or returning volunteers who sign up for a route through our Home Delivered Groceries (HDG) program, the Alice Lam Memorial Fund will donate $25,000 through September! Sign up to be an HDG driver today: https://loom.ly/JzLbEJ4 Read Sam's story on the blog: https://loom.ly/QI7uh-4

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar skillfully combines the seasonal ingredients of California with traditional and contemporary Spanish flavors. Chef Matt Schuster established Canela in 2011, curating a menu that reflects his culinary journey through various Spanish regions and his training under renowned Michelin-starred chefs and restaurants. Join in for an incredible time at #OneBigTable, made possible by fantastic restaurants like Canela! Don't miss out on the big day coming up fast! Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement! 🔗 https://loom.ly/VsksgxQ

What does “strengthen and protect the Farm Bill” mean, exactly? The Farm Bill is federal legislation that determines which foods are accessible and affordable for all and provides funding for SNAP/CalFresh. However, the US House Agriculture Committee has proposed devastating cuts to SNAP/CalFresh in the upcoming Farm Bill. With data showing that over 1 in 5 Californians face food insecurity and that we now spend more than 2x on food than we did before the pandemic, we must have strong safety nets for our communities facing food insecurity. For every $1 in CalFresh benefits, $1.54 in economic activity is generated. This impacts all of us. Sign up to learn more about our work: https://loom.ly/yZYR5ms