For several years now, the Balboa Theater has put San Francisco Food Bank collection barrels in the lobby during the holidays. They’ll do it again this year, encouraging neighbors to donate food items for those battling hunger in the city.
The foods most needed are rice, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna and meats, soups, stews, chili, peanut butter and cereal. They must be in unopened containers and not be perishable. No glass containers or items that require refrigeration please.
The SF Food Bank estimates that 150,000 people in San Francisco face hunger every day. They provide food to over 132,000 people every year through 600+ community food programs, from working families to senior citizens.
With the help of community drives like the one at the Balboa Theater and private donations, the SF Food Bank will distribute over 33 million pounds of food this year.
So the next time you’re in the grocery store, pick up some extra items and then drive by the Balboa to donate during their business hours (~2pm – 11pm every day). The Balboa Theater is located at 3630 Balboa Street, between 37th and 38th Avenues.
Sarah B.