CalFresh Program Update
Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits for November are temporarily paused, resulting in delays and disruptions to benefit distribution.
- The County cannot add new funds to EBT cards until federal funding is restored.
- Recipients may continue to use any funds already available on their cards.
- Participants should continue submitting all required forms and recertifications (SAR 7) to avoid future interruptions once funding resumes.
Fairfax Area Resources
Fairfax Food Pantry / Friends of Volunteers & Fairfax Community Church
2398 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Fairfax CA 94930
Saturdays 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. (Closes early if supplies run out)
Partners: Town of Fairfax • Marin/SF Food Bank • Fairfax Volunteers • Fairfax Community Church
Provides free groceries including fresh produce, dry goods, and USDA surplus foods in a farmers-market style distribution.
San Geronimo Community Presbyterian Church – Honor Food Pantry
6001 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Geronimo CA
Mondays 11 a.m. for seniors 70+ / 12 p.m. for all West Marin residents
Drive-through 1-bag give-away (regular, vegetarian, and gluten-free options).
Supported by ExtraFood.org volunteers collecting fresh produce and staples from local grocers. Donations welcome.
San Anselmo Community Fridge
Hosted by Together We Serve • Accessible 24/7
A community fridge offering fresh produce and prepared foods for anyone in need.
Donations of sealed and labeled food are accepted.
More information: togetherweserve.org/community-fridge
West Marin and Countywide Resources
San Geronimo Valley Community Center
6350 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Geronimo CA 94963
Phone (415) 488-8888 • www.sgvcc.org
Food Pantry open Mondays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Special holiday distributions for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room
820 B Street, San Rafael CA 94901 • (415) 454-3303 • www.vinnies.org
Free hot meals served daily from 6:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Open seven days a week.
Salvation Army – San Rafael
351 Mission Avenue, San Rafael CA 94901 • (415) 459-4520
Emergency pantry assistance to anyone in need, Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ritter Center Food Pantry
16 Ritter Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415) 457-8182 • www.rittercenter.org
Provides weekly grocery bags including fresh produce, dairy, canned goods, and hygiene items for Marin County residents in need.
Food Pantry Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12–1 p.m.)
Emergency food assistance available daily; no appointment required for first-time visitors.
Marin Community Clinics Health Hub
3110 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael CA 94901
(415) 755-2556 • florenciaparada@marinclinics.org
Open to all residents for fresh produce and pantry items. No registration required. Also offers health and wellness resources.
San Francisco–Marin Food Bank – Emergency Food
Visit foodlocator.sfmfoodbank.org to find the closest location.
Eligible residents may receive a three-day supply of shelf-stable food during emergencies.
San Francisco–Marin Food Bank – Supplemental Food for Seniors
Monthly boxes of shelf-stable foods for low-income seniors.
Includes tuna, beans, peanut butter, and canned vegetables.
Check eligibility and nearest site at foodlocator.sfmfoodbank.org.
Vivalon Brown Bag Pantry
930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael CA 94901
(415) 456-9062 • info@vivalon.org • vivalon.org/nutrition/brown-bag-pantry-Marin-County
Pick up a bag of fresh produce and groceries. Open to Marin residents facing food insecurity.
Vivalon Jackson Café
930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael CA 94901
(415) 456-9062 • info@vivalon.org • vivalon.org
Open Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Serves fresh, affordable meals at reduced rates for adults 60+. Features daily entrées, soups, salads, and sandwiches.
Please visit our food resources page to find this list and updates in the future.