SF Market Expansion Wins Final Approval
The new 64,000-square-foot distribution center in the Bayview is expected to break ground in early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Organic Food
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Bayview neighbors and the nearly two dozen merchants operating out of the SF Market will see a significant campus upgrade after the Board of Supervisors approved a new distribution center on Tuesday. The project will replace an outdated, mostly vacant structure on the 23-acre campus at 1900 Kirkwood Street with a new 64,000-square-foot facility.
Why it matters
As a critical food hub that supports over 500 local jobs and donates 4,000 pounds of daily produce to 15 nonprofits, the market has outgrown its current footprint. The expansion aims to modernize the facilities that have been a fixture of the city's food supply chain for 63 years.
The project adds a 64,000-square-foot distribution center to the existing 23-acre campus. Funding for the expansion includes a $5 million state grant, though total project costs and final completion budgets remain undisclosed.
The players
SF Market
A food distribution hub on city-owned land in the Bayview that supports 24 merchants and over 500 employees.
Board of Supervisors
The city's legislative body that governs land use and approved the expansion plans for the Kirkwood Street site.
The details
The Board of Supervisors voted to approve the reinvestment plans, which rely on a combination of market profits, low-interest loans, and state grants. The project centers on demolishing a mostly vacant, outdated property at 1900 Kirkwood Street to make room for the new building. Construction is currently slated to break ground in the first half of 2027, with the facility expected to open 15 months later.
Timeline
Tuesday: The Board of Supervisors approved the market expansion plans.
First half of 2027: Construction is expected to break ground at the Bayview site.
Across the Bay
This project follows the city's ongoing investment in Bayview-Hunters Point infrastructure to bolster local employment and supply chains. It serves as a modern update to the established 63-year history of the campus operations.
Neighbors in the Bayview should prepare for construction activity at 1900 Kirkwood Street starting in the first half of 2027. The project is expected to continue for 15 months, potentially affecting traffic and site access in the immediate vicinity.
The takeaway
The market remains a major local resource by supporting 350 regional farmers and feeding the community through its nonprofit partnerships. Track the project's progress via future Board of Supervisors updates as the 2027 construction window nears.
What happens next
Residents and stakeholders should monitor for pre-construction notices as the 2027 groundbreaking date approaches.
Further reading
For more on the local food supply landscape, visit the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The San Francisco Standard.
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