With the federal government shutdown, Bay Area officials and food banks are planning ahead of thousands losing CalFresh benefits, starting Saturday.

San Francisco provides emergency funding to counter SNAP benefits loss during the federal government shutdown, helping ensure food security for residents.

Today, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that the city will provide financial relief for the city’s SNAP recipients.

On Thursday, the Marin Community Foundation launched a fund to provide urgent food assistance for Marin County residents impacted by the imminent expiration Saturday of Supplemental

San Francisco’s only wholesale produce market is celebrating a monumental achievement, one that its leaders and supporters say has added significance as some residents will soon face new hurdles to food access.

San Francisco will cover SNAP food aid benefits through November via an $18 million public-private partnership, city officials announced Wednesday. Why it matters: Funding for the federal program is set to dry up Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues,

With food benefits set to lapse beginning Saturday amid the federal government shutdown, local leaders and food banks in San Francisco are trying to raise awareness of the need for emergency

Food pantries expect demand for goods to surge. California, county agencies and private groups are pouring in tens of millions of dollars to help.

There’s certainly no shortage of excellent food to be found in San Francisco and the Bay Area — but there’s plenty worth skipping, too. Luckily for you, Eater editors dine out several times a week (or more) and we’re happy to share the standout dishes we encounter as we go.