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San Francisco Opens $5.5 Million Taxpayer-Funded 'Free Food Market' for Residents

Jun 10, 2024, 12:56 AM

San Francisco has inaugurated its first 'free food market,' known as the Food Empowerment Market, where qualifying residents can obtain groceries without paying. The initiative, which opened on Sunday, is funded by taxpayers and costs the city $5.5 million. The market aims to support residents in need by providing essential groceries at no cost, reflecting a broader effort to address food insecurity in the California city.