We are holding more than 500 city-funded service providers accountable for keeping their surrounding areas clean and safe. Every San Franciscan deserves a safe and clean neighborhood, and every person struggling on our streets deserves a real path to treatment and stability. Today, we’re announcing our stronger Good Neighbor Policy that will help us deliver both.   City-funded sites must perform regular perimeter checks, pick up trash, and address disruptive behavior outside their buildings.   When a neighborhood steps up to welcome a new facility, they shouldn't be punished with challenging street conditions and a lack of support. This policy had previously been inconsistent across city departments and difficult to enforce. Now, we are setting clear and consistent standards, offering training for our providers, and holding everyone accountable.

While Washington is making it harder for people to put food on the table, San Francisco is stepping up. Today, we launched the CalFresh Community Works Program and began the process of building a citywide network of volunteer opportunities that will help eligible residents meet new federal work requirements and keep their CalFresh benefits.