The SF Market

The SF Market is a wholesale marketplace that connects growers and their produce to food businesses throughout the Bay Area.

We provide the critical food infrastructure, programs and relationships to help the Bay Area food community thrive.

08/27/2026

It’s the start of California fig season! From now through November you can enjoy some of the tastiest figs in the world. California has the perfect climate for growing figs and produces 98% of the fresh figs sold commercially in the United States. Figs are naturally sweet, so they’re a great alternative to added sugar! Our Merchants (including Earl from Earl's Organic pictured here!) have all of your fig needs covered as we head into fall.

08/24/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Carl Overaa, Doug Espland and Elliot Moore of Overaa Construction and Erik Larsen of Columbia Bank for an early morning tour of The SF Market to learn about our wholesale/distribution infrastructure and operations, as well as our signature Food Recovery Program. We are grateful for the opportunity to introduce these guests to our dedicated merchants and remarkable community partners and to share The SF Market’s history and leadership in supplying fresh healthy produce to our community.

Highlights of the tour included:

- Touring the coolers with fourth-generation merchant Mike Pizza at , a San Francisco Legacy business that has been in operation since 1931
- Tasting fresh tomatoes with Ric Tombari at Cooks Company, who supply fresh produce to over 900 Bay Area restaurants
- Learning how The SF Market addresses food insecurity through our award-winning Food Recovery Program with Community Program Manager Pete Olsen and Luz Meija-Mas, Operations Manager with the Coalition of Concerned Medical Professionals
- Touring our newest building at 901 Rankin, an 85,000 square foot LEED-gold certified facility that was completed in 2015
- Seeing the banana ripening rooms with

We deeply appreciate their genuine interest in our work and our community impact and are very impressed with the community investment that Overaa and Columbia Bank are making in our immediate neighborhood and across the Bay Area to improve the lives of everyone who makes San Francisco and the entire region home.

07/14/2026

This morning we had the pleasure of hosting Supervisor Stephen Sherrill and his Legislative Aide Jack Hebb for an early morning tour of The SF Market. Our guests met a few of our dedicated merchants and remarkable community partners, learned about our history and leadership in supplying fresh healthy produce to our community and even got to try fresh, raw Brentwood corn!

Highlights of the tour included:

- Meeting fourth-generation merchants Mike and Jayne Pizza Washington Vegetable Company , a San Francisco Legacy business that has been in operation since 1931
- Learning how The SF Market is addressing food insecurity through our award-winning Food Recovery Program with Program Manager Carolyn Lasar and community partners, including Maggie Shugarman of D10 Community Market
- Catching a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Cooks Company Produce with Ric and Rico Tombari, who supply fresh produce to over 900 Bay Area restaurants each week
- Touring our newest building at 901 Rankin, an 85,000 square foot LEED-gold certified facility that was completed in 2015

A sincere thank you to our guests for making time to learn about how The SF Market supplies fresh, nutritious produce to the Bay Area every day and our impact across the food system. From growers to grocery stores, restaurants and community organizations, our critical food infrastructure supports the economy and food security of communities across California. We appreciate your partnership in championing our work.

07/03/2026

This momentous Fourth of July, we celebrate the people who have been feeding our communities over the past 250 years.

From wholesale merchants to farmers, grocers, retailers, restaurant workers and food service individuals, countless individuals work night and day to ensure fresh, nutritious food reaches our tables. At The SF Market, our Merchant businesses are the vital link connecting California’s agricultural community with our vibrant regional food scene, ensuring Northern California has access to healthy, seasonal produce all year long.

As we gather with family and friends to enjoy a holiday meal, we are grateful for these companies and the individuals who have been the backbone of our nation’s food system for 250 years.

Wishing you a safe, happy, and delicious Fourth of July. ❤️🤍💙

07/01/2026

We are excited to share our 2025 Annual Review!

The SF Market’s impact goes far beyond any one individual, merchant, community organization or volunteer – it is the product of deep partnerships that form the foundation of our work. In this report, we dive into each of our core partnerships – with our merchants, community partners, volunteers, government supporters and produce industry partners – to share the story of how daily collaboration shapes our mission and drives meaningful collective impact for our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the contributions of all of our partners, whose support enables us to provide essential food infrastructure and expand access to healthy, fresh produce across our Bay Area community.

Read our 2025 Annual Review here --> bit.ly/4vKxqFA

06/18/2026

We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity Foundation for providing a generous grant to help fund The SF Market’s award-winning Food Recovery Program. This partnership will help us advance food equity in our Bay Area community through providing reliable access to fresh, nutritious produce. Each morning our Food Recovery Program distributes over 4,000 pounds of fresh, seasonal produce to families, seniors and households experiencing food insecurity through our network of trusted community partners. Without dedicated partners like the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, who have a proven record of fighting hunger and advancing food security across the US and Canada since 2017, we would not be able to do this work.

05/22/2026

We congratulate our friends at Mollie Stone's Markets for celebrating their 40th Anniversary!

In 1986 Mike Stone opened the largest Natural Food Store in Northern California at the time, and named it after his late Mother Mollie, who worked in the Grocery industry for 45 years. At the time, they were one of the only stores that specialized in local, organic food. They’ve since become one of the largest natural food markets in California, with eight unique locations across the Bay Area. They opened their distribution site on The SF Market in the mid-90s.

In addition to providing quality food and produce, Mollie Stone’s supports several important local community organizations and initiatives, including The SF Market’s Food Recovery Program. We’re grateful to have them as valued members of The Market family!

Fun Fact: the Mollie Stone’s Market on California Street in San Francisco was the first ever grocery store with a Starbucks inside.

05/18/2026

A few weeks ago, Super Typhoon Sinlaku (Category 5) hit Guam, the Marianas and the Western Pacific islands, bringing hurricane-force wind gusts and flash flooding throughout the region. This past Saturday 5/9 Gavin and the team at Pay-less Logistics transformed their warehouse space at The SF Market into a collection and distribution site to gather supplies for those affected by the storm.

Pay-less Logistics is unique on The Market - their primary business is exporting fresh produce to Guam, including to their sister company, Pay-Less Supermarkets. This is a cause near to their hearts and community. They were joined by over 30 volunteers and collected over 25,000 pounds in donations, including drinking water, sanitary kits, baby supplies, packaged food and toiletries. This effort is a great example of how The SF Market’s food infrastructure provides essential services and increases community resilience.

Si Yu'os ma'åse to the Pay-less team and volunteers!

04/22/2026

Happy ! 🌍 At The SF Market we're committed to elevating sustainability and equity in every aspect of our work. From reducing food waste to building resilient community networks, we're dedicated to shaping a brighter, more sustainable future.

The SF Market has partnered with the City of San Francisco for over three decades in support of their environmental goals and Climate Action Plan. In 1996, the City invited The SF Market to serve as a pilot site for their now widely successful municipal green waste recycling program. Today, our Food Recovery Program furthers green waste reduction by connecting edible surplus produce to community partners working to address food security. Eliminating unnecessary food waste diverts edible produce from landfill, reduces methane emissions, and conserves natural resources, and lowers the carbon footprint of our local food system.

We’re grateful for the ongoing support of our City partners, including SF Environment and The Office of Economic and Workforce Development, as we continue expanding food access and reducing waste across our community.

04/21/2026

This , we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible individuals who selflessly contribute their time and energy to further The SF Market’s mission.

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the support of dedicated volunteers, who generously offer their time and expertise to serve on our Board & Advisory Committees. Our volunteers bring specialized skills in areas including real estate development, operations, marketing, and finance. Through this collaboration, volunteers help advance The SF Market’s strategic initiatives, guide organizational decision-making, and expand programs, including food recovery.

Thanks to our community of over 50 outstanding volunteers we are able to provide critical food infrastructure and food access for our community, facilitate business commerce for our merchants, and meaningfully contribute to efforts to reduce food insecurity throughout the Bay Area.

Thank you SF Market Volunteers!!

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2095 Jerrold Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94124

Telephone

(415) 550-4495

Website

http://www.thesfmarket.org/

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