The spirit of sharing: Local food pantry on Flood Avenue

On March 9, 2021 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Community, CoronavirusLeave a comment

Sunnysider Perla Villa has started a small food pantry at the corner of Flood and Detroit–along with items like books for children–to help anyone in need. Perla does food rescue as her job but often has leftovers that she shares with neighbors.

Her friend Suna Mullins says: “Perla’s grandmother did a lot of volunteering with food pantries and food distribution. Perla grew up in her grandma’s house, raised her kids in it, and now it is nice to see she is carrying on the same generosity her grandmother had. I know all this because we’ve been friends and neighbors since elementary school.”

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Ingleside Police Station: Virtual community meeting on March 16

On March 9, 2021March 22, 2021 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Ingleside Police Station, MeetingsLeave a comment

Meet the new head of Ingleside Police Station, Captain Nicole Jones! At the next SFPD Ingleside’s Virtual Community Meeting on Tuesday Mar 16, 2021, at 6:30 PM. UPDATE: View the slides from the meeting below.

Email the name of the station “Ingleside Station” to community@sfsafe.org or text 415-379-0494 to have the registration info sent to you. Click for info on joining the meeting. https://sfsafe.org/how-to-join-the-sfpds-virtual-community-meetings/

Read more about Captain Jones here: https://www.glenparkassociation.org/welcome-new-ingleside-station-captain/

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Getting a vaccine for yourself or someone you know over 65

On March 8, 2021 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn city government, Coronavirus, Public healthLeave a comment

San Franciscans ages 65 and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are free to people who live or work in San Francisco. You do not need insurance to book an appointment.

Below please find 3 steps to help seniors get vaccinated:

Find a list of vaccine sites at sf.gov/GetVaccinated
1. If you have limited internet access, call the state hotline at (833) 422-4255 for help with booking at some sites.
Book an appointment
1. Book an appointment online at sf.gov/GetVaccinated
2. If you are assisting someone to book an appointment you will need their information:
  1. Name
  2. Date of birth
  3. Address
  4. Insurance (only if they have it)
Check transportation options and accessibility for the vaccine site before you go
1. Muni and Paratransit are free for anyone traveling to and from COVID-19 vaccine appointments. SFMTA is also providing additional access to taxi service for those using the Essential Trip Card.

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Mar 15: Balboa Reservoir community meeting

On March 5, 2021March 16, 2021 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, development, Housing, Meetings, Parks, SF Planning DeptLeave a comment

The next meeting of the Balboa Reservoir Community Advisory Committee [BRCAC] will take place online on Monday March 15, 2021 (6-7:15 PM).

The meeting agenda is here. More about the BRCAC here. Presentation slides from developer team here.

Agenda includes:

Developer will discuss current project status and anticipated construction timeline/phasing.
Public comment

Instructions for joining the virtual CAC meeting are posted on the BRCAC webpage here.

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Feb 25: Sunnyside and Supervisor Melgar: Hearst Slow Street Community Meeting

On February 22, 2021February 26, 2021 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Coronavirus, Myrna Melgar, SFMTA, StreetsLeave a comment

By arrangement with SFMTA and D7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar’s office, there will be a special community meeting to discuss the proposed inclusion of Hearst Avenue in the Slow Streets program. Whether you have concerns or are a supporter, please join Sunnyside residents and SNA on Thursday Feb 25 at 6-7 PM. Agenda below. Slides of the SFMTA presentation (PDF) can be downloaded here.

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