G4G San Francisco + Berkeley Food Network | May 23, 2025

Spend a Friday Morning Helping Berkeley Food Network Feed Our Community

Join us for “Stock the Shelves” this May in Berkeley, where Gay For Good volunteers will come together to support the Berkeley Food Network (BFN) in their vital mission to fight food insecurity in our community.

G4G volunteers will be assisting the BFN Warehouse team with essential cleanup, reset, and restocking tasks that keep this important food distribution center running efficiently. Our work will help ensure that nutritious food reaches those who need it most in Berkeley and surrounding areas.

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025

Time: 9:30am–12pmPST

Location: BFN Warehouse – 1925 9th St, Berkeley, CA 94710.   Please arrive at 9:15am for coffee, Berkeley Food Network overview, volunteer onboarding, and a group photo.

Volunteer Slots: 8

Project Leads: Bryan Wampler (he/him)

Public Transportation:

• North Berkeley BART station is approximately 1 mile away (20-minute walk).
• AC Transit bus lines 36 and 52 stop within a few blocks of the BFN warehouse.
• Berkeley Marina shuttle has a stop on 9th Street near the BFN warehouse.

What To Know:

• Shoes: Closed-toed shoes are required in the BFN warehouse.
• Entrance: Please enter through the loading dock of the BFN warehouse.
• Parking: Street parking only – the adjacent lot near the warehouse is reserved for City of Berkeley vehicles.
• Bicycles: Indoor bike parking available inside the warehouse (do not lock bikes outside)

About Our Partner: The Berkeley Food Network, founded in 2016, seeks to end hunger and poor nutrition by using innovative, community-centered solutions to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable food system. They operate several direct food assistance programs and serve as a hub for dozens of community-based organizations to shop for food for their pantries and meal programs.

As always, email sanfrancisco@gayforgood.org or message us on FB/IG with questions/concerns.