La Ofrenda (HOMEY x MMC)

Vision

The initiative began with the SF Free Fridge, a program under MMC’s People’s Pantry. In response to the 2021 wildfires and their impact on air quality, the fridge transitioned from an outdoor "take-what-you-need" model, originally located on the 24th Street Corridor, to an indoor "order-and-pick-up" curbside menu shopping system hosted at Mom Chairs. This Mini Mart model, guided by the stewardship and vision of MMC’s señoras and elders, inspired the creation of a larger free community market.

MMC established a strategic partnership with HOMEY’s Guerrer@s De La Ciudad (City Warriors) Food Program to further expand its impact.

opening

A formal partnership was established between HOMEY and MMC, with both organizations investing in tenant improvements for the commercial space at 2070 Mission Street.

Decades earlier, the building had housed HOMEY’s first office, making the move a symbolic homecoming for HOMEY and a fresh beginning for MMC. The collaborative vision of La Ofrenda was realized and officially inaugurated in October 2021.

operations

La Ofrenda was launched without city funding, but in 2021, groceries and operations received support through SFHSA funding, with HOMEY serving as the lead contractor and MMC as a subcontractor.

Our collaborative program approach with partners builds on the successful market model piloted from 2021 to 2023, allowing clients to select their groceries and provide suggestions and feedback to improve services.

HOMEY and MMC co-host demographic-specific markets to address client needs with a dignified and tailored approach.

Learn more about our work through our partner, HOMEY.

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Eligibility

Program participants must live in San Francisco

MUST have proof of address (e.g. utility bill, pay stub, bill statement)

MUST have a valid identification (e.g. passport, CA ID, City ID, School ID, any form of identification

How to Apply

Must register in person at La Ofrenda 2070 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110 and show proof of address, and have identification.
If you are a caseworker applying for your client, please email cinthia@missionmealscoalition.org & info@missionmealscoalition.org