activities · 60
what they do
direct service · 39
- CalFresh Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides direct support to individuals applying for CalFresh benefits, including application assistance designed to increase approval chances, through outreach and helpline services.
- CalFresh Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides direct support to individuals applying for CalFresh benefits, including application assistance and guidance designed to increase approval rates, available through in-person and remote outreach efforts.
- CalFresh Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides outreach and application assistance to eligible individuals to increase their chances of approval for CalFresh benefits.
- CalFresh Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides direct assistance with CalFresh benefit applications to increase approval chances for applicants, including outreach to connect eligible individuals with benefits and support throughout the application process.
- CalFresh Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides direct support to individuals applying for CalFresh benefits, including application assistance designed to increase approval rates. Services are available through in-person and remote outreach.
- CalFresh Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides direct support to individuals applying for CalFresh benefits, including application assistance and follow-up to increase approval rates.
- CalFresh Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides direct application support for CalFresh benefits to increase approval rates, including multilingual assistance and follow-up to help applicants complete the process.
- Child and Student Food Access Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsImplements targeted food programs for children and students, including free summer meal sites accessible to children under 18.
- Child and Student Food Access Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsImplements targeted programs to address hunger among children and students, including free summer meal sites accessible to all children under 18.
- Child and Student Food Access Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsImplements targeted food programs for children and students, including free summer meal sites accessible to children under 18, and other initiatives addressing hunger among youth populations in Alameda County.
- Child and Student Food Access Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsImplements targeted programs to address hunger among children and students, including free summer meal services for those under 18 at accessible community sites.
- Child and Student Food Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsImplements targeted food programs for children and students, including free summer meal sites accessible to all children under 18.
- Child and Student Nutrition Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsImplements programs to address hunger among children and students, including providing free summer meals to children under 18 through accessible meal sites.
- Children and Student Hunger Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsImplements programs specifically designed to address hunger among children and students, including providing free summer meals to children under 18 at accessible meal sites.
- Contactless Food Delivery Homebound Food DeliveryOperates a contactless food delivery program in which volunteers deliver food boxes directly to individuals unable to attend in-person food distributions.
- Contactless Food Delivery Program Homebound Food DeliveryDelivers food boxes directly to individuals unable to attend in-person food distributions through a volunteer-based, contactless delivery service, expanding access for homebound or high-risk populations.
- Contactless Food Delivery Program Homebound Food DeliveryDelivers food boxes directly to individuals unable to attend in-person food distributions via a volunteer-based, contactless delivery program.
- Contactless Food Delivery Program Homebound Food DeliveryOperates a volunteer-based contactless delivery program that delivers food boxes directly to individuals unable to attend in-person food distributions.
- Contactless Food Delivery Program Homebound Food DeliveryOperates a contactless food delivery program where volunteers deliver food boxes directly to individuals who are unable to attend in-person food distributions.
- Contactless Food Delivery Program Homebound Food DeliveryDelivers food boxes directly to individuals unable to attend in-person food distributions through a volunteer-based, contactless delivery service.
- Emergency Food Helpline Food Assistance HelplineOperates a multilingual food helpline available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that provides same-day referrals to grocery or hot meal sites for callers and returns messages to connect individuals with nearby food providers on the same day.
- Food Access Helpline Food Assistance HelplineOperates a multilingual food helpline available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that provides same-day referrals to grocery or hot meal sites. Callers who leave messages receive a same-day callback to identify nearby food distribution locations.
- Food Access Helpline Food Assistance HelplineOperates a multilingual food helpline available Monday through Friday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) that provides same-day referrals to grocery or hot meal sites, including callbacks to callers who leave messages.
- Food Distribution Food Distribution Network ManagementDistributes millions of healthy meals annually, serving 60,000 people daily across Alameda County, including 1,100 families three times per week at the Oakport drive-through site, moving 50,000 pounds of food per day.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementDistributes millions of healthy meals annually across Alameda County, including operating a high-volume drive-through site at Oakport that serves 1,100 families three times per week and moves 50,000 pounds of food per day. Serves the equivalent of 60,000 daily meals through a network of partner agencies.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementDistributes millions of healthy meals annually across Alameda County through a network of partner agencies, including large-scale operations such as the Oakport drive-through site that serves 1,100 families three times per week and moves 50,000 pounds of food daily.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementDistributes millions of healthy meals annually across Alameda County through a network of partner agencies and direct programs, including large-scale operations such as the Oakport drive-through site that serves 1,100 families three times per week and moves 50,000 pounds of food per day.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementDistributes millions of healthy meals annually across Alameda County, including operating a large-scale drive-through site at Oakport that serves 1,100 families three times per week and moves 50,000 pounds of food per day. Supports a network that provides food sufficient to serve 60,000 people daily.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementDistributes millions of healthy meals annually across Alameda County, including operating a large-scale drive-through site at Oakport that serves 1,100 families three times per week and moves 50,000 pounds of food per day. Supports a network of partner agencies to serve the equivalent of 60,000 daily meals.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementDistributes millions of healthy meals annually across Alameda County through a network of partner agencies and direct programs, including operating a high-volume drive-through site in Oakport that serves 1,100 families three times per week and moves 50,000 pounds of food per day.
- Food Helpline Services Food Assistance HelplineOperates a multilingual food helpline available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that provides same-day referrals to grocery or hot meal sites, returns messages promptly, and connects callers with immediate food assistance.
- Food Helpline Services Food Assistance HelplineOperates a multilingual helpline Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to connect callers with same-day information on nearby grocery or hot meal distribution locations, including callbacks for messages left.
- Food Helpline and Same-Day Referral Service Food Assistance HelplineOperates a multilingual food helpline available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that provides same-day referrals to grocery or hot meal sites, including callbacks to callers who leave messages, ensuring rapid connection to food resources.
- Food Helpline and Same-Day Referrals Food Assistance HelplineOperates a multilingual food helpline available Monday–Friday (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) that provides same-day referrals to grocery or hot meal sites, including callbacks to callers who leave messages to identify nearby food distribution options.
- Health and Hunger Integration Programs Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthRuns integrated programs that address the intersection of health and hunger, including participation in a randomized controlled trial (2015–2017) on medically-tailored food and nutrition support for clients with poorly controlled diabetes, with findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
- Health and Hunger Integration Programs Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthRuns integrated programs addressing the intersection of health and hunger, including a diabetes prevention pilot that screened nearly 500 clients and identified 70% as high-risk, and participation in a randomized controlled trial on medically-tailored food for clients with poorly controlled diabetes.
- Health and Hunger Integration Programs Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthRuns integrated programs addressing the intersection of health and hunger, including a diabetes prevention pilot that screened nearly 500 clients and found 70% at high risk, and participation in a randomized controlled trial on medically-tailored food for clients with poorly controlled diabetes, with findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
- Health and Hunger Integration Programs Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthRuns integrated programs addressing the intersection of health and hunger, including research-backed initiatives like diabetes prevention screening and medically-tailored food support for clients with chronic conditions.
- Health and Hunger Integration Programs Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthAddresses the intersection of health and hunger through integrated programs, including a diabetes prevention pilot that screened nearly 500 clients and found 70% at high risk, and participation in a randomized controlled trial on medically-tailored food for clients with poorly controlled diabetes, with results published in the American Journal of Public Health.
advocacy · 7
- Advocacy for Systemic Change Youth-Led Advocacy CampaignsEngages in advocacy efforts to address systemic causes of hunger, including organizing targeted campaigns such as a Census outreach initiative that involved 20 high school students making over 2,000 phone calls and contributing 54 volunteer hours.
- Advocacy for Systemic Change Youth-Led Advocacy CampaignsEngages in advocacy efforts to address systemic causes of hunger, including conducting a Census outreach campaign involving 20 high school students who made over 2,000 phone calls and contributed 54 volunteer hours.
- Advocacy for Systemic Change Youth-Led Advocacy CampaignsEngages in advocacy efforts aimed at addressing the systemic causes of hunger, including past campaigns like a Census outreach campaign involving volunteers and phone calls.
- Community Advocacy Initiatives Youth-Led Advocacy CampaignsEngages in advocacy efforts to address systemic causes of hunger, including targeted campaigns such as a Census outreach initiative led by 20 high school students who made over 2,000 calls and contributed 54 volunteer hours.
- Hunger Advocacy and Systems Change Youth-Led Advocacy CampaignsEngages in advocacy efforts to address systemic causes of hunger, including organizing targeted campaigns such as a Census outreach initiative led by 20 high school students who made over 2,000 calls and contributed 54 volunteer hours.
- Systemic Advocacy for Hunger Relief Youth-Led Advocacy CampaignsEngages in advocacy efforts to address root causes of hunger, including community-led campaigns such as a Census outreach initiative powered by youth volunteers.
- Systemic Advocacy for Hunger Relief Youth-Led Advocacy CampaignsEngages in advocacy efforts to address systemic causes of hunger, including organizing targeted campaigns such as a Census outreach initiative conducted by 20 high school students who made over 2,000 phone calls and contributed 54 volunteer hours.
research · 8
- Diabetes Prevention and Screening Research Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducted a diabetes prevention pilot program (2017–2019) that screened nearly 500 clients and identified 70% as at high risk for diabetes, contributing to evidence-based interventions at the intersection of food insecurity and chronic disease.
- Hunger Research Initiatives Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts research on the root causes and community impacts of hunger, including longitudinal studies and pilot programs that inform program design and public policy.
- Hunger Research and Data Initiatives Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts research on the root causes and community effects of hunger, including participation in peer-reviewed studies and evaluation of health outcomes among food-insecure populations.
- Hunger Research and Evaluation Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts research on the root causes and community impacts of hunger, including participation in peer-reviewed studies such as a randomized controlled trial on medically-tailored food for diabetic clients, with findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
- Hunger Research and Evaluation Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts research on the root causes and community impacts of hunger, including longitudinal studies and participation in peer-reviewed, published clinical trials on food insecurity and health outcomes.
- Hunger Research and Evaluation Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts research on the root causes and health impacts of hunger, including participation in a randomized controlled trial on medically-tailored food for diabetic clients and a diabetes prevention pilot that screened nearly 500 individuals.
- Hunger Research and Root Cause Analysis Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts research on the root causes and community-wide effects of hunger to inform program design and policy advocacy, including participation in peer-reviewed studies and data collection initiatives.
- Research on Hunger and Health Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts research on the root causes and community effects of hunger, including pilot programs and randomized controlled trials on the intersection of health and hunger, such as diabetes prevention and medically-tailored food support.
capacity building · 6
- Capacity Building for Partner Agencies Community Voice Integration in Food AccessStrengthens the food access network through capacity-building initiatives, including implementing a client case-management platform to collect data on service access and conducting the Pathways for Community Voices project to increase community member representation at partner agencies.
- Capacity Building for Partner Agencies Community Voice Integration in Food AccessStrengthens the food assistance network through capacity-building initiatives, including the implementation of a client case-management platform (2018) for data collection and the Pathways for Community Voices project to increase community representation at partner agencies.
- Capacity Building for Partner Agencies Community Voice Integration in Food AccessImplements initiatives to build the capacity of its network, including deploying a client case-management platform for data collection and conducting projects to increase community member representation and involvement at partner agencies.
- Capacity Building for Partner Agencies Community Voice Integration in Food AccessStrengthens the food access network through capacity-building initiatives, including implementing a client case-management platform to track demographics and service access, and conducting the Pathways for Community Voices project to increase community representation at partner agencies.
- Capacity Building for Partner Agencies Community Voice Integration in Food AccessStrengthens the food access network through capacity-building initiatives such as implementing a client case-management platform and leading the Pathways for Community Voices project to enhance community representation in partner agency operations.
- Client Data and Network Capacity Building Community Voice Integration in Food AccessStrengthens organizational and partner capacity through initiatives like implementing a client case-management platform to track demographics and service access, and conducting the Pathways for Community Voices project to increase community representation at partner agencies.
strategies · 54
how they think
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- Addressing Root Causes of Hunger through Community Partnerships community_partnerships_root_causesThe organization addresses hunger by forming community partnerships that focus on the underlying systemic issues contributing to food insecurity, aiming for comprehensive and sustainable solutions.
- Benefits Access Support for Long-Term Food Security benefits_access_supportEnhances long-term food security by actively assisting individuals with CalFresh applications, increasing access to public nutrition benefits as a sustainable solution to food insecurity.
- Community Partnerships to Address Root Causes community_partnerships_root_causesBuilds collaborative networks with community agencies and institutions to co-develop solutions that tackle structural drivers of hunger, such as housing instability and systemic inequity.
- Community Partnerships to Address Root Causes community_partnerships_root_causesBuilds and sustains a network of over 350 partner agencies and engages in community-partnered initiatives to tackle root causes of hunger, including systemic inequities and social determinants like housing instability and displacement.
- Community-Driven Partnerships and Systems Change community_partnerships_root_causesThe organization leverages a broad network of over 350 partner agencies and engages in community-partnered research and advocacy to address root causes of hunger, including systemic inequities, housing instability, and macroeconomic pressures.
- Community-Partnered Research and Data-Driven Programming community-partnered researchUses data analysis, neighborhood-level assessments, and community-engaged research to identify service gaps, understand macroeconomic impacts like housing instability, and co-develop solutions that reflect community needs.
- Community-Partnered Research for Health Solutions community-partnered researchThe organization collaborates with community members and institutions, including schools and healthcare providers, to conduct research and identify solutions that support family and community health.
- Comprehensive Hunger-Relief Model comprehensive hunger-relief modelEmploys a multifaceted strategy that combines emergency food distribution, benefits access, policy advocacy, health integration, and youth wellness to holistically address food insecurity and its consequences.
- Comprehensive Partnership-Driven Model comprehensive_partnership_modelThe organization leverages a network of over 350 partner agencies and community institutions to deliver food assistance, enhance operational capacity, and co-develop solutions that address root causes of hunger.
- Comprehensive, Partnership-Driven Model comprehensive_partnership_modelLeverages a network of over 350 partner agencies and cross-sector collaborations with schools, healthcare providers, and community institutions to deliver coordinated, culturally responsive services that address root causes of hunger.
- Comprehensive, Partnership-Driven Model comprehensive hunger-relief modelCombines food distribution, benefits access, policy advocacy, health integration, and youth wellness through a network of over 350 partner agencies to address food insecurity holistically.
- Comprehensive, Partnership-Driven Model comprehensive hunger-relief modelCombines innovative food distribution, policy advocacy, health integration, and youth wellness within a partnership-based framework to address both symptoms and root causes of food insecurity.
- Data-Driven Service Improvement and Root Cause Analysis evidence-based service improvementThe organization utilizes data and neighborhood-level analyses to continuously improve services, identify gaps, and understand community changes, thereby addressing the root causes of hunger more effectively.
- Data-Driven and Community-Engaged Systems Improvement evidence-based service improvementUses data, neighborhood-level analysis, and research on macroeconomic trends to identify service gaps, inform programming, and improve the food security system in collaboration with community institutions.
- Data-Driven and Community-Partnered Systems Improvement community-partnered researchUses data analysis, neighborhood-level assessments, and collaboration with community institutions to identify service gaps, understand root causes, and adapt programming to macroeconomic and community changes.
- Data-Informed Systems Improvement evidence-based service improvementUses data analysis, neighborhood-level assessments, and macroeconomic trend monitoring to identify service gaps, adapt programming, and address structural drivers of food insecurity.
- Data-Informed and Community-Engaged Research community-partnered researchUses neighborhood-level data analysis, macroeconomic trend assessments, and community-partnered research to identify service gaps, inform programming, and adapt to changing community needs.
- Facilitating Access to Public Nutrition Benefits benefits_access_supportThe organization supports long-term food security by assisting individuals with applications for public nutrition benefits, such as CalFresh, thereby improving their access to essential food resources.
- Food Justice Framework for Anti-Oppressive Solutions food_justiceThe organization engages in food justice work by applying an anti-oppressive framework that includes liberatory schooling, community cultivation, and cooperative economics to address systemic inequities in food access.
- Food Justice and Anti-Oppressive Framework food_justiceThe organization applies a food justice lens grounded in anti-oppressive principles, liberatory practices, and cooperative economics to challenge systemic inequities in the food system.
- Food Justice and Anti-Oppressive Framework food_justiceAdvances food justice through liberatory practices, community cultivation, and cooperative economics, explicitly addressing systemic oppression in the food system.
- Food Justice and Anti-Oppressive Systems Change food_justiceAdvances food justice through liberatory practices, community cultivation, and cooperative economics, grounded in anti-oppressive and equity-centered frameworks to transform food systems.
- Food Justice and Liberation Framework food_justiceEngages in food justice through anti-oppressive, liberatory practices that emphasize community cultivation, cooperative economics, and systemic change beyond emergency food provision.
- Food Justice and Liberation Framework food_justiceAdvances food justice through anti-oppressive practices, including liberatory education, community cultivation, and cooperative economics, aiming to transform systems of power in the food system.
- Food as a Human Right Framework food-as-a-human-rightOperates on the principle that access to food is a fundamental human right, shaping a comprehensive approach to eliminate hunger by addressing both immediate needs and systemic inequities.
- Food as a Human Right Framework food-as-a-human-rightThe organization operates on the principle that food is a fundamental human right, shaping its comprehensive approach to eliminating hunger by addressing both immediate needs and systemic inequities.
- Food as a Human Right Framework food-as-a-human-rightOperates on the principle that food is a fundamental human right, shaping a comprehensive approach to eliminate hunger by addressing both immediate needs and systemic inequities.
- Food as a Human Right Framework food-as-a-human-rightThe organization operates on the principle that access to food is a fundamental human right, shaping its comprehensive approach to eliminating hunger by addressing both immediate needs and systemic inequities.
- Food as a Human Right and Holistic Hunger Relief comprehensive hunger-relief modelThe organization operates on the principle that food is a fundamental human right and addresses hunger through a holistic, multifaceted model that includes food distribution, health integration, benefits access, policy advocacy, and youth wellness, recognizing food security as foundational to health and resilience.
- Food as a Human Right and Holistic Hunger Relief comprehensive hunger-relief modelThe organization operates on the principle that food is a fundamental human right and addresses hunger through a comprehensive, multifaceted model that treats food insecurity as a root cause of instability, aiming to build long-term health and resilience for vulnerable populations.
- Health-Integrated Food Security Approach health-integrated food securityRecognizes the bidirectional relationship between food insecurity and chronic health conditions, integrating nutritional support with health outcomes to serve populations with diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diet-sensitive conditions.
- Health-Integrated Food Security Approach health-integrated food securityRecognizing the link between food insecurity and chronic disease, the organization integrates nutrition services with health outcomes, particularly for populations managing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Health-Integrated Nutrition Approach health-integrated food securityRecognizing the bidirectional relationship between food insecurity and chronic disease, the organization integrates nutritional support with health outcomes, particularly for populations managing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Health-Integrated Nutrition Approach health-integrated food securityAddresses the intersection of food insecurity and chronic disease by integrating nutritional support with health outcomes, particularly for populations managing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Health-Integrated Nutrition Approach health-integrated food securityAddresses the link between food insecurity and chronic health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension by integrating nutritional support with health outcomes.
- Health-Integrated Nutrition Approach health-integrated food securityAddresses the link between food insecurity and chronic health conditions by integrating nutritional support with health outcomes, particularly for populations with diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Holistic Food Security for Resilience holistic food securityTreats food security as foundational to individual and family stability, health, and long-term resilience, particularly for vulnerable populations including children and seniors.
- Holistic Food Security for Resilience holistic food securityTreats food security as a foundational element for individual and family stability, health, and long-term resilience, particularly among children, seniors, and vulnerable households.
- Holistic Food Security for Stability and Resilience holistic food securityThe organization views hunger as a fundamental barrier to stability, health, and long-term resilience, and thus addresses food insecurity holistically to enable overall well-being for individuals and families.
- Holistic and Multifaceted Hunger Relief Strategy comprehensive hunger-relief modelAddresses food insecurity through a layered model that includes emergency distribution, policy advocacy, youth wellness, health integration, and economic stability, recognizing food access as foundational to individual and community resilience.
- Immediate Access via Direct Response Systems same-day referral systemThe organization provides rapid food access through a same-day help hotline and referral system, ensuring individuals in crisis can quickly connect to emergency food resources.
- Immediate Access via Same-Day Referral System same-day_referral_systemUses a same-day helpline and response system to rapidly connect individuals with food resources, reducing delays in access during crises.
- Immediate Food Resource Connection via Helpline same-day referral systemThe organization uses a same-day helpline referral system to quickly connect individuals in need with immediate food resources, ensuring timely access to assistance.
- Integrated Benefits Access Support benefits_access_supportBy assisting individuals with CalFresh applications, the organization strengthens long-term food security and increases access to public nutrition benefits as a core component of its hunger relief model.
- Integrated Benefits Access Support benefits_access_supportBy assisting individuals with CalFresh applications, the organization strengthens long-term food security and reduces dependency on emergency food systems through increased access to public nutrition benefits.
- Integrated Benefits Access and Economic Support benefits_access_supportThe organization strengthens long-term food security by actively assisting individuals with accessing public nutrition benefits such as CalFresh, recognizing that economic support systems are critical to reducing dependency on emergency food aid.
- Integrated Health and Food Security Approach health-integrated food securityThe organization recognizes and addresses the critical link between food insecurity and chronic health conditions, integrating nutrition and wellness programs to improve health outcomes.
- Networked Partner Agency Support partner_support_networkStrengthens food access across Alameda County by equipping a network of over 350 partner agencies with operational and culturally responsive support tailored to diverse community needs.
- Public Benefits Access Support benefits_access_supportEnhances long-term food security by assisting individuals with CalFresh applications, increasing access to public nutrition benefits as a sustainable solution to food insecurity.
- Same-Day Access via Helpline and Referral System same-day referral systemProvides immediate connection to food resources through a same-day response help hotline and referral system, ensuring timely access for individuals in crisis.
- Same-Day Access via Helpline and Referral System same-day_referral_systemProvides immediate connection to food resources through a same-day response help hotline and referral system, reducing delays in access during crises.
- Same-Day Response Referral System same-day_referral_systemA real-time helpline connects individuals in crisis to immediate food resources, reducing delays in access and improving responsiveness within the emergency food network.
- Same-Day Response Referral System same-day_referral_systemThe organization uses a same-day helpline and rapid referral system to connect individuals in crisis with immediate food resources, ensuring timely access to support.
- Support Network for Diverse Partner Agencies partner_support_networkThe organization supports a broad network of partner agencies by providing operational and language-specific assistance, ensuring that diverse community needs are met effectively.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
CalFresh Outreach
Assists eligible individuals and families with CalFresh (SNAP) applications to improve access to nutrition benefits
Contactless Food Delivery
Provides home delivery of food boxes to individuals unable to leave their homes, supported by volunteers
Diabetes Prevention Pilot Program
Provides diabetes-appropriate food, text-based education, and healthcare referrals for clients at high risk of diabetes
Drive-Through Distribution
Operates drive-through pantries such as the Oakport site, distributing 50,000 pounds of food per day to 1,100 families
Food Distribution
Operates drive-through distributions, mobile pantries, and partner-based food giveaways; distributes enough food to serve 60,000 people daily
Food Justice Organizing
Community organizing initiative focused on policy advocacy and addressing root causes of hunger through the Food Justice Organizing Task Force
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Alameda County Government — Primary geographic focus of services and community impact.
- CalFresh Government — Provides outreach and assistance to connect individuals with CalFresh benefits.
- Feeding America Network — Collaborated on multiple research initiatives including the Diabetes Prevention Pilot Program and the Intervention Trial for Health – Diabetes Mellitus.
- FoodNow.net Partner — Collaborates with FoodNow.net to connect individuals to food resources and meal sites.
- Homies Empowerment Partner — Partner agency operating the FREEdom store pantry, receiving fresh produce deliveries from ACCFB and distributing food and essential items to the community.
- The Urban Institute Partner — Collaborated on a research initiative to assess neighborhood-level food insecurity risk across Alameda County.
- UCSF Partner — Partnered on the Feeding America Intervention Trial for Health – Diabetes Mellitus to study medically-tailored food and healthcare access for clients with poorly controlled diabetes.
- UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Partner — Worked with to deliver fresh food to families and children at high risk of diabetes in 2016-2017.
- University of Pittsburgh Partner — Partnered on the Diabetes Prevention Pilot Program to support adults at high risk for diabetes.