There is no such thing as a free lunch market

San Francisco is opening a market where people can take food and walk out without having to pay for it. This time, it is doing it on purpose.

San Francisco has opened what is being called a “free food market.” It is essentially a food pantry where approved residents in the neighborhood who fill a whole list of eligibility requirements get a benefits card (think Costco) and can “shop” once a month. It functions just the same as a grocery store, with “shoppers” even scanning their groceries. You just don’t have to pay because it’s free.