By Jeff San Gabriel, Lead Volunteer Three years ago, my company sponsored a group volunteer day at ACCFB. I enjoyed the experience so much, I started volunteering monthly on my own. When California went into lockdown in March 2020,
By Ezer Pamintuan, Policy Advocate “Hunger advocates we unite, standing up for human rights!” ACCFB staff, volunteers, and community members were among the sea of people chanting in unison as we gathered in front of the steps of the
By Jason McKinney, Truffle Shuffle founder I am the founder of Truffle Shuffle, an Oaklandbased business that connects people across the country through food. But long before I founded Truffle Shuffle, I was, simply put, a kid who knew
By Nick Musni, Community Organizer “From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength.” — Cesar Chavez Every year on
By Alexa Senter, Marketing & Communications Manager As you may already know, Alameda County is home to the country's largest community of Afghans and Afghan Americans. This vibrant community has contributed to the rich tapestry of the East Bay's history, economy, and
