ECS San Francisco

Today, our shelter moves to Quaker Meeting House (65 9th St) through March 29. 32 bed capacity 6PM–7AM, dinner & breakfast Ages 18+; self-referral; first come, first served Need a warm place to sleep? We're here. sfinterfaithcouncil.org/interfaith-win…

Due to weather forecasts, we're activating a Cold & Wet Weather Protocol for Feb 24, 2026. Temporary shelter programs are available. Outreach teams will conduct wellness checks & distribute supplies: sf.gov/inclement-weat… [Alt: Green HSH graphic reading “Cold & Wet Weather”]

St. Mark's Lutheran is closing on 2/16. First Unitarian Church (1187 Franklin St @ Geary) is open from 2/17 through 3/8. 60-bed overnight shelter 6PM-7AM (meals included) First come, first served, 18+ Need help or want to volunteer? sfinterfaithcouncil.org/interfaith-win…

The Saint Mary's Cathedral location is closing on 1/22. NEW LOCATION: St. Mark's Lutheran (1111 O'Farrell St.), open from 1/23-2/16. 50-bed overnight shelter 6PM-7AM, meals included First come, first served, 18+ Need help or want to volunteer? sfinterfaithcouncil.org/interfaith-win…

Over the past couple of years, ECS’ Annual Holiday Party Drive has filled residents' homes with joy, making sure everyone has something special to enjoy. Your support can help us create heartwarming memories together. For more information, visit: givebutter.com/ecsholidays

Happy Thanksgiving! 1066 had their Thanksgiving Meal last Friday, including a holiday meal & gift raffle. We also had the pleasure of having the PHACS Team assist services with serving the meals to the residents. CHEFS catered the, which was a huge hit among attendees!

Gratitude looks like 2,000+ Thanksgiving meals prepared by our CHEFS trainees this week. Because of your orders and support, more students gained real-world culinary experience and took another step toward stable employment.

We’re opening our first shelter at Canon Kip Senior Center (705 Natoma St. @ 8th St.) tomorrow from Monday, November 24th through Sunday, December 14th. 30-bed overnight shelter 6:00pm – 7:00am Dinner and breakfast served First come, first served; Ages 18+; self-referral

The SF Interfaith Winter Shelter is gearing up for the 2025-26 season, and we’re inviting groups to host, prepare, and serve meals for our unhoused neighbors. Sign up today to be a host sponsor at the link here: sfinterfaithcouncil.org/interfaith-win…

CHEFS Executive Chef, Dennis, had the honor of celebrating Chef Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday in Napa alongside other notable chefs! Dennis and the CHEFS team baked the birthday cake. The Jacques Pépin Foundation has been a generous supporter of ECS for many years. Thank you!

This #NHAM, we’re sharing Francisco & Marvin’s story, a father + son who found stability after 25 yrs apart. Support from @ECS_SF helped them move from shelter into an ADA-accessible home where Marvin can get quality care. sf.gov/hsh-success-st… [NHAM graphic over shelter room]

The holidays are heating up in the CHEFS kitchen. 🔥 Our Thanksgiving Menu is live — featuring favorites like Chef Dennis’ Braised Brisket with Au Jus and classic sides. 🍽️ Order catering that gives back: #thanksgiving" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ecschefs.org/catering/#than…

From 24-25, ECS proudly served 379 veterans. We're honored to support our veterans by providing safe, stable housing to help them build strong, secure futures after their service in the military. To every veteran: thank you for your service! ❤️

Last Thanksgiving, our CHEFS trainees prepared and served over 1,500 meals across San Francisco. This year, we’re aiming even higher — 2,000+ meals that fund real workforce training and culinary careers. ⏰ Site orders close November 14. #thanksgiving" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ecschefs.org/catering/#than…

Let the feast begin! Our 2025 CHEFS Thanksgiving Menu is here — crafted and prepared by trainees in our culinary program, guided by professional cooks. Each order supports an individual furthering their career. Order now: #thanksgiving" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ecschefs.org/catering/#than…

Happy Election Day! We hosted the Dept. of Elections at Canon Kip Senior Center, where they provided a presentation on today’s Statewide Special Election. Their outreach helped support voter registration and education among our senior community — thank you for stopping by!

ECS held a series of Halloween events this week where attendees had a fun time celebrating while connecting with their community. Thanks to residents and staff for coming together! Happy Halloween to all who celebrate, and have a safe and fun night in the neighborhood! 🎃

We want to take a moment to honor Filipino American History month and give a thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at CKSC! Our senior center continues to serve the API community, hosting Filipino celebrations throughout the year. Happy Filipino American History Month! 🇵🇭

With the federal shutdown threatening to pause SNAP benefits for the first time ever, Mayor Lurie, the Board of Supervisors & Crankstart Foundation are stepping up. Together, they’re providing $18M in food assistance for nearly 112,000 San Franciscans. SF stands together.

2025 marks the UN’s 80th anniversary, and our community came together to honor the occasion. One of our favorite things about Canon Kip Senior Center is all the different opportunities they provide for social engagement&cultural appreciation in our vibrant, diverse community🌎