Currently, CRECE offers two food programs to low income families, including those who have lost their jobs, homes and who are single parents with young children. Also, we give priority to the elderly, new immigrants and disabled persons.
One food program is held each Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00pm in the Santiago Episcopal Church located at 1540 12th Avenue, Oakland, CA. During this distribution, we provide members with culturally relevant food including rise, beans, fruits, vegetables, bread and canned goods. A value of $50. Over 180 families receive food every week during this distribution. The majority of the food comes from the Alameda County Food Bank.
The other food program is held once a month, on the first Wednesday of the month at the same location. The food is donated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Over 200 families attend this event monthly.
To sign up to receive food or to give donations, please call (510) 533-8140, or simply come at 8:00 a.m. during the food distribution days to the address mentioned above.
