“Food Shift is our primary source of fresh produce. The fresh fruit and vegetable bags that we receive each week are wonderfully prepared and help us address the deep food insecurity in East Oakland. Our work has dramatically intensified and expanded to address the food insecurity and essential needs of Oakland’s most vulnerable populations during this time. The unhoused community is facing extreme food insecurity as many of the community donors they rely on for food are sheltering in place.”

“Food Shift assists us with produce so that we’re able to provide balanced meals to community members in Oakland who have fallen on hard times. Due to the recent pandemic we have seen the need for meals and food boxes rise, and we wouldn’t be able to meet the need without Food Shift’s help.”

“Tonight I’ll have something on my table to eat with my little one. I don’t need to run to the store because I have food. Bless all of you.”

“During a health crisis that forces all of us to “take refuge in place,” the last thing anyone should think about is “where am I going to find money to feed my family?”, How am I going to secure the income, gas, and electricity”, “how am I going to buy my family’s needs?” These are all common questions asked by many people, especially our Maya Mam immigrant community. We are very thankful that we’re partnering with Food Shift because many of our people are getting fresh food.”