Health Archives - Page 14 of 17

“Without 242 partner organizations and volunteers, we are limited in our capacity.”

June 13, 2017 Monica Green

How does the Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) provide the equivalent of 28 million meals a year? What do volunteers do? How does an organization manage, train and keep 17,000 volunteers a year? Why

Finding Ease

April 4, 2017 Sandra Tavel

“No struggle. No strain. Be happy,” the clipped yet gentle voice of my yoga teacher rings in my ears as I make my best attempt to stay in an impossible pose, smile and breathe, simultaneously.

Street Level Health Project: Safety Net for Oakland Workers Celebrates its 15th Year

March 20, 2017 Kat Ferreira

In the wake of anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric, national civil rights organizations have experienced a wave of unprecedented support. For example, in one weekend alone, the American Civil Liberties Union national chapter received $24 Million

A Healthy Corner Market!

February 21, 2017 Monica Green

After 10 days of consecutive rain, it seems like the sun and the whole San Antonio neighborhood were coming out to greet and welcome the opening of the Healthy Corner Store in East Oakland. Music

Mandela Parkway: The Day Before Crack Hit. Then and Now.

December 15, 2016 Damu Dailey

“Man,” yes, my neighbor’s real name, was a man-child in all respects. He was always serious and rarely smiled, even when we played happily for hours. We were young, feral children running wild without

Life in the Killing Fields

December 13, 2016 Tony Daquipa

As I walk down this residential street in East Oakland, I notice how the front yard of every house is green. There are no lawns in this working class bedroom community, but the young weeds

David Slays Beverage Goliath: City of Oakland Measure HH Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax

November 14, 2016 Monica Green

Election Night and the happiest place in Oakland was the headquarters for Measure HH. Everyone was talking about the estimated $24 million that the beverage industry spent to fight measures in San Francisco and Oakland.

Friday Mornings at Arsola’s

May 3, 2016 Bill Joyce

In the lot tucked between Castlemont High and Center of Hope Church along MacArthur Blvd., three women are pulling down the flap of a pop-up tent. It’s an extra task, one of many, on this

Street Food – the positives and negatives

May 2, 2016 Randy Filio

Food, food, food. Can’t stop eating it, can’t stop loving it. East Oakland has a lot of food stands, food trucks and cars all over the street. The food diversity you see in East

Alameda County Community Food Bank combats Hunger

May 2, 2016 Sabah Williams

Statistics show that hunger is very prevalent in Alameda County. According to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, one in five residents within the county is suffering from hunger- related issues and need assistance feeding