Get Involved!
The FOOD Friends team is seeking enthusiastic home cooks to participate in ongoing food service opportunities. The team prepares and delivers meals to needy residents of San Francisco.
Reach us at topchef@foodfriendssf.com to learn more and join our team!
What You Can Do
Choose an item from the monthly menu and prepare portions of that item in your own home.
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Volunteer drivers will pick up the food item from you, if you are unable to deliver to the service venue.
Why Volunteer
When Can You Volunteer
You can volunteer whenever you have free time.
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There is no obligation to participate from month-to-month.
Make a difference in the lives of others.
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Share your love of cooking with others.
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Be a part of a team that is making a difference in the community.
Who are we
FOOD Friends was founded in April of 2022 with a clear and compassionate mission: to combat food insecurity and provide nutritious, home-cooked meals to needy residents of San Francisco.
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What began as a heartfelt initiative has blossomed into a thriving community effort.
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Today, the dedicated FOOD Friends team proudly consists of 200+ passionate volunteer home chefs, each contributing their time and culinary skills to make a tangible difference. Every month, this incredible team lovingly prepares and delivers complete, wholesome meals, serving three different communities in San Francisco:
Safe & Sound: For more than fifty years, Safe & Sound has partnered with communities and families to pioneer an approach to prevent and reduce the impact of childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma. Learn more about Safe & Sound here.
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WILDFLOWER Institute: WILDFLOWER has embraced marginalized residents of 12-SF buildings located in the Tenderloin and in Chinatown. The smaller buildings house 30-45 residents, the larger building house over 100-residents. Learn more about the WILDFLOWER institute here.
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Father Alfred (Addiction) Recovery Center: The free, year-long, residential recovery program at Father Alfred Center (FAC) empowers men who have no income or resources with the tools to overcome addiction and the support to establish healthy and productive lives. The program at Father Alfred Center is abstinence-based and work-structured. Learn more about the Father Alfred Center here.
Join the FOOD Friends Team and LIVE the spirit of the Gospel of Matthew: “For I was hungry and you gave me food…”