SF New Deal

In 2022, SF New Deals main programmatic activities were to:a.) Direct grants, technical assistance (TA) and training to small businessesb.) Generate revenue for small businesses through meal purchases for community feeding programsGrants, Technical Assistance & TrainingSF New Deal provided grants, TA and training to build small business capacity and resiliency across diverse programs to address areas of challenge.The organization provided funding and TA to support small businesses transitioning away from single-use disposable foodware to reusables (Zero Waste). The organization guided small businesses navigating compliance for outdoor spaces temporarily-designated for dining into permanent parklets for mixed-use with TA and grants to offset the cost of developing the spaces for permanent use and compliance with City regulations (Shared Spaces)). To support capacity building for small businesses, SF New Deal launched a training program \to improve English language skills for non-English speaking workers and Spanish language skills for non-Spanish speaking workers to improve team culture building and promote worker retention and advancement opportunities (Language Pilot.Revenue Generation through Meal Purchases & Community FeedingSF New Deal partnered with small businesses, long-serving CBOs and City agencies to provide reliable and recurring revenue for under-resourced small businesses while delivering meals for neighbors in need. The organization operated five community feeding programs in 2022 by partnering with establishedcommunity organizations, community feeding networks and advocates from African American, Latinx,AAPI and LGBTQIA+ communities in San Francisco to plan and deliver culturally responsive meals to food insecure individuals and families. Service and program design varied to serve the needs of vulnerable community populations (CBO), unhoused and COVID positive residents at congregate housing sites (Congregate Feeding), single room occupancy hotel residents who have no space for meal preparation (Community Eating), same-day meal support for food insecure individuals and families (Takeout Today), and supplemental meal support for low-income families with children under five (FamilyMeal Pack).