Introduction
Welcome to the San Francisco Interfaith Winter Shelter. We would like to thank the many organizations that have supported and continue to support the Interfaith Winter Shelter. A tremendous amount of work goes into making this effort a success. On this page you will find information about the many different ways that you can participate in the shelter.
For a brief history of the shelter please view this video produced by Episcopal Community Services.
Please feel free to contact Sharon Demko at sharondemko.sfic@gmail.com with any questions or comments.
Learn About the Interfaith Winter Shelter Here!
Partnership
The Interfaith Winter Shelter is made possible by the work of many. Special thanks goes to:
- Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH)
- Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco (ECS)
- San Francisco Interfaith Council (SFIC)
- Host Sites and Meal Provider Congregations/Organizations (see list below)
News
The Interfaith Winter Shelter recently completed its 35th year! If your congregation/organization is interested in preparing and serving meals during the 2024-2025 season, please sign up here.
PLEASE NOTE: This invitation is for congregation/organization host sponsors only and not for individual volunteers. Those signing up are committing their congregation/organization to cook and serve a meal on the date(s) they have requested.
Frequently Asked Questions Here!
Please join our effort in fighting homelessness on the streets of San Francisco! Thank you for your support!
If you would like to make a donation to benefit the Interfaith Winter Shelter, please visit: Interfaith Winter Shelter or send check payable to San Francisco Interfaith Council with notation in memo line for "Shelter" and mail to:
San Francisco Interfaith Council, P.O. Box 29055, San Francisco, CA 94129
Recognition of Host Sites and Meal Provider Congregations/Organizations for Season 2023-2024
We would like to recognize the host sites and ALL the volunteer meal providers for the 2023-2024 shelter season. Every night, guests were provided with a home cooked meal by members of various congregations and groups throughout San Francisco. The compassion and generosity of everyone involved makes a difference to the lives of those who are homeless and living on the streets.
Thank you to the 2023-2024 Host Sites:
- Canon Kip Senior Center
- Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
- First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
- St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Thank you to the 2023-2024 Meal Providers:
- 7th Avenue Presbyterian Church
- Bridgepoint Community Church
- Buddhist Church of San Francisco
- Buddhist Tzu Chi Flubdation
- Calvary Presbyterian Church
- Congregation Beth Sholom
- Congregation Emanu-El
- Congregation Sherith Israel
- Cook Rite
- Cornerstone Trinity Baptist Church
- Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin
- First Unitarian Universalist Society of SF
- Forest Hill CC & Unity Spiritual Center
- Holy Innocents Episcopal Church
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Knights of St. Francis
- Ladies Prayer Group
- Mission Dolores Basilica
- Mission Parishes First Year Confirmation Class
- Morse Lodge #257 I.O.O.F. and Girl Scouts
- Noe Valley Ministry Presbyterian Church
- Or Shalom Jewish Community
- Presbyterian Church in Chinatown
- RescueSF
- Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
- Saint Vincent de Paul
- San Francisco Islamic School
- San Francisco Swedenborgian Church
- San Francisco YSA Latter-Day Saint Congregation
- St. John’s Armenian Apostolic Church
- St. Stephen Parish
- St. Vincent de Paul Conference - St. Marys Cathedral
- St. Francis Episcopal Church
- St. Mark's Lutheran
- St. Stephen Parish
- St. Teresa of Avila Church
- Sunset Ward LDS church
- SVDP
- Temple United Methodist Church
- The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
- Zen Center
- Zoom International