About Us — Mission Meals

Mission & Vision

Mission Meals Coalition is a mutual aid collective of organizers, community groups, and small businesses dedicated to connecting SF Bay Area community members with food resources on a weekly basis. We believe in the human right to access food, regardless of someone’s zip code, housing status, or immigration status. Through community engagement and cultural humility, MMC facilitates direct access to redistributed resources to meet the diverse communities, cultural health practices, and languages of the people we serve. As a collective, we curate meals and groceries that are prepared and distributed to individuals and families.

Meet the team

Cinthia Aleman | Lead Organizer

Cinthia Alemán is a UC Berkeley graduate with a passion for holistic care and postnatal support, dedicated to leading MMC’s regional programming. Cinthia focuses on ensuring dignified access to food and promoting community wellness through targeted, supportive initiatives.
Xiomara Alemán | Co-Founder & Director of Programs

Xiomara Alemán, a local small business owner and former case manager, brings a wealth of experience to MMC's programming leadership. As a staunch advocate for engaging small businesses in supporting local initiatives, she is deeply committed to advancing programs that are dignified and accessible to everyone.

Our Story

During the COVID-19 crisis in March 2020, Mom Chairs, a family-owned event rental business in San Francisco's Mission District, mobilized to support neighbors with groceries and hot meals. This effort grew into Mission Meals, a coalition of organizers, health workers, neighbors, and volunteers. In partnership with community groups and local businesses, the coalition has delivered thousands of groceries and hot meals since its inception.