Thriving in Unprecedented Times
I'm never surprised when visitors marvel at the sheer size and scope of the Food Bank's warehouse and operations center. I get it. I was in awe the first time I visited the Food Bank many years ago. Whether
We count. Therefore, we must be counted.
I have skepticism. As a Black man in America, I have over 500 years of evidence to affirm and legitimize my skepticism, particularly as it relates to the federal government. From a constitution that considers me “three-fifths of all
Finding Power in Community: Advocacy During COVID-19
We shouldn’t sugarcoat things: there are moments during this pandemic when we can feel overwhelmed and even helpless. Our neighbors are getting sick. Our family members are losing their jobs. Hunger, which has always been a problem in Alameda
Make your voice heard this September
The 2020 election is pivotal for our country and for Alameda County. As we work to end hunger, there's no better tool than our collective power. September is Hunger Action Month, a month when we all unite to raise
Empowering neighbors in East Oakland
By Ingrid Becker, Associate Director - Community Engagement There are a lot of unknowns in our world right now, but in East Oakland, a crew of people know exactly how to support their neighbors. A group of women
