San Francisco Market Corporation secures $3M for produce market redevelopment project

The San Francisco County government meeting held on July 4, 2025, focused on the ongoing partnership between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and the San Francisco wholesale produce market. The meeting aimed to discuss the market's significance to the local economy and the proposed amendments to its lease agreement.

The meeting began with an introduction highlighting the produce market's role in the local economy, operating on 23 acres of city-owned property in the Bayview Hunters Point area. The market supports approximately 650 blue-collar jobs, providing accessible employment opportunities and serving as a critical link in the food supply chain for the city. The market has a long history, dating back over a century, with its current site established in the early 1960s.

A key agenda item was the proposed amendment to the market's lease, which was originally approved in 2012 for a 60-year term. This amendment aims to facilitate the disbursement of $3 million in previously allocated city funds to support the market's reinvestment and expansion plans. The funds will be used for improvements to the marshaling yard and pre-development work for a new warehouse at 1900 Kirkwood Avenue.

The presentation detailed the market's operational improvements, including the redesign and repaving of the marshaling yard, which is essential for efficient truck movement and distribution activities. The pre-development work for the new warehouse is expected to be completed by fall 2025, with a total project cost exceeding $50 million.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from OEWD staff to return to the board in six months to discuss further financing and lease terms related to the 1900 Kirkwood project. The proposed resolution to approve the lease amendment was recommended for approval, emphasizing the market's importance to the community and the local economy.