The Rafiki Community Market provides free, healthy, and culturally relevant groceries for residents in San Francisco’s 94124 community, helping address food insecurity while creating a welcoming space where dignity, choice, and community connection come first.
At Rafiki Coalition, food is more than nutrition — it is culture, joy, and wellbeing. Designed like a neighborhood grocery store rather than a traditional food pantry, the market allows families to select the foods that best meet their cultural and dietary needs, supporting Rafiki’s broader mission to advance food justice, health equity, and community wellness.
Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions
Need more information? Here’s a complete guide to our process.
Register for the Community Market
To begin, complete this registration form to check eligibility and sign up for the program.
Once registered, your information will be reviewed by the SF-Marin Food Bank.
Receive Confirmation
Within 2–3 weeks, you will receive:
- A phone call confirming your enrollment
- A letter in the mail
- Your market access card
This card will allow you to check in and shop at the Rafiki Community Market.
Once your access card arrives, you can schedule your grocery pick-up.
Important reminders:
- Grocery pick-ups must be scheduled in advance
- Drop-ins are not accepted
- If you arrive without an appointment, you will be scheduled for a future visit instead.
Visit the Market and Shop
On your scheduled day, come to the Rafiki Community Market and check in with your card.
The market operates like a grocery store where you can:
- Choose fresh produce
- Select pantry staples and grains
- Pick items that work for your household
Please bring your own bags when possible.
Our team and community navigators will be available to assist you and answer questions.
Who Can Shop at the Market
The Rafiki Community Market serves residents connected to the Bayview community.
You may be eligible if you:
- Live in San Francisco ZIP code 94124
- Have low-to-moderate household income (about twice the federal poverty level or below)
- Participate in only one San Francisco-Marin Food Bank grocery distribution per household
Proof of income is not required. Eligibility is based on self-attestation.
Market Schedule & Location
Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness
601 Cesar Chavez Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
Community Market Hours
Mondays | 1:30pm – 3:30pm
(Schedule may change as the market transitions to a permanent location.)
Our Partners
The Rafiki Community Market is made possible through partnership with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, helping bring fresh produce, pantry staples, and nutritious food directly to the Bayview community.
Together, we are expanding access to healthy food and building a stronger, healthier community.
