In April 2020, after the Bay Area was officially in lockdown in response to the pandemic, Food Runners San Francisco found a temporary home at 1525 Waller Street (where the weekly food pantry operates) to cook, pack, and store meals for distribution to those in need throughout the City. Presently, staff and volunteers are preparing between 12,000-15,000 meals each week. The non-profit organization created in 1987 aims to alleviate hunger by using excess food that otherwise would be discarded and in doing so helps prevent waste and sustains the community-at-large.
Because occupation and use of the Waller Street space was planned as short-term only, the operation needs to relocate in September 2021. According to Food Runners staff, its new location needs: a catering or restaurant kitchen; equipment (e.g., large cold storage, flat top, grill, ovens, burners, ice machine, dishwasher); area(s) for food packing; office space; and parking (a minimum of six (6) vehicle spaces and area for food delivery drivers and trucks).
Any neighbors or friends who know of a space for lease that meets these criteria should contact Ashlee Thompson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .