As negotiations continue between the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), thousands of students remain out of school, without access to the daily meals many families rely on.

The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) has updated its list of organizations providing free breakfast and lunch for youth ages 18 and under across the city during the strike. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meanwhile, Mission District businesses are also stepping in to support families.

Below is a list of local cafés, bakeries and restaurants offering free meals or discounted food to educators, students and families affected by the strike.

Note: Children ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult and provide proof of active SFUSD enrollment. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and quantities are limited at each location.

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Café La Bohème | 3318 24th St | 7:30-9 AM (Wed-Fri)
5 egg and cheese bagels (available per day and 1 per student).

La Mejor Bakery | 3329 24th St | 10 AM-12 PM (Wed-Fri)
1 concha or 1 sprinkle cookie with 1 bottled water or soda (1 order per person)

El Honduras Restaurant | 3047 Mission St | 10 AM-12 PM (Wed–Fri)
10 baleadas or 10 catrachitas (available per day and 1 per person)

Mi Yucatán | 2845 Mission St | 8-9 AM (Wed–Fri)
15 baby burritos (available per day and 1 per person and 1 order per person)

La Taquería | 2889 Mission St | 2-5 PM (Wed–Fri)
1 taco with cheese and chips (10 orders available per day and 1 per person)

Casa de la Condesa | 2763 Mission St |12–1 p.m. (Thursday)
10 sandwiches and bottled water (available per day and 1 per person)

​​Beloved Café & Organic Juicery | 3338 24th St | 9 AM (Thursday)
30 carrot muffins (1 per person)

Temo’s Café | 300 24th St | 10 AM-12 PM (Friday, if strike continues)
1 pastry & house coffee (one per teacher or parent)

This list will be updated as additional businesses confirm participation. Businesses interested in being included may email katieb@eltecolote.org.