Grand opening of food empowerment community market on Third Street

The Bayview Hunters Point community marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of the Food Empowerment Community Market, a pioneering initiative aimed at providing free, healthy and multicultural groceries to residents of District 10.This area has long faced challenges with food insecurity and limited access to nutritious food. Mayor London N. Breed, alongside the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) and Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, inaugurated the 4,000 square foot market.Having officially opened its doors on June 5, the market is expected to serve approximately 4,500 community members, offering not just groceries but also connections to vital social services and resources. “Equitable access to fresh and healthy food options is critical for communities to thrive and to ensure we take care of the city’s most vulnerable residents,” said Mayor Breed. Bayview Hunters Point, identified as a food desert, lacks reliable access to grocery stores and fresh food. The 94124 zip code is one of San Francisco’s lowest income neighborhoods.The District 10 Community Market, inspired by successful models in Santa Barbara and Nashville, focuses on providing dignified and choice-driven food assistance. Trent Rhorer, executive director of the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA), emphasized the importance of this...