On January 7, 2025, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank discovered a data breach that affected a significant number of individuals. This breach, which occurred on two separate dates—May 10, 2024, and May 30, 2024—involved unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information. The breach impacted a total of 60,180 individuals across the United States, with 27 affected in Maine and 103 in Massachusetts.
The exposed information includes social security numbers, financial account details, and names.
The breach was disclosed to the California Attorney General's office on February 6, 2025, the Maine Attorney General's office on February 5, 2025, and the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on February 4, 2025. You can view the detailed disclosures on the respective websites of the California Attorney General, Maine Attorney General, and Massachusetts Attorney General.
In response to this serious data breach, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank has taken several steps to address the situation and protect affected individuals. The organization notified consumers of the breach on February 4, 2025, through written communication. They are likely to have implemented enhanced security measures to prevent future incidents, although specific details of these measures have not been disclosed.
If you believe you may have been affected by this breach, it is advisable to monitor your financial accounts closely for any unauthorized activity. Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report and reviewing your credit reports regularly. Additionally, if your Social Security number was exposed, you might want to consider enrolling in identity theft protection services.