SERVICE

Get fresh groceries through the Food Pharmacy

Ask your doctor if you qualify for this program at select San Francisco Health Network clinics.

What to know

What you get

  • A free bag of healthy food each week
  • Weekly recipes and other nutrition information
  • Referrals to local community resources
  • Opportunities for free health screenings and food vouchers

Talk with your doctor

You might get prioritized for care if you:

  • Have a diagnosis of hypertension or Type 2 diabetes
    and
  • Are a patient who is Black or African American
    or
  • Are having a hard time getting regular access to enough food 

What to do

1. Find out if you are eligible

Ask your doctor about the Food Pharmacy.

They will check if you are eligible and if there is an available space at your clinic.

Find other ways to get free or low-cost food in San Francisco.

2. Know what to expect

If you get connected to the Food Pharmacy, you will be asked to:

  • Attend each week (or let the clinic know in advance when you cannot)
  • Fill out an intake form and follow-up surveys
  • Give honest feedback about your experience in the program

3. Visit during pharmacy hours

Once you are signed up, you will be told the date and time of your weekly food pickup.

You will be given a bag of groceries, recipes, and other healthy resources.

To print information about the program, download our Food Pharmacy flyer.

Get help

Phone
SF Health Network Call Center415-682-1740
You will be redirected to your clinic when you call this number.
Email

Food as Medicine Collaborative

foodasmedicine@sfphf.org
Additional info

Food Pharmacies

Currently operating at:

  • Silver Avenue Family Health Center
  • Potrero Hill Health Center
  • Curry Senior Center
  • Southeast Family Health Center
  • Castro-Mission Health Center