The Oakland collective feeding communities hit hardest by systematic racism
, an organization that creates political change and provides resources to economically disadvantaged and unhoused communities in East Oakland. The program is perhaps best known for Feed the Hood, an initiative aimed at feeding an enormous gathering of Oakland residents every six weeks. During the pandemic, it’s delivered these meals across the city.
Black and brown residents across Oakland were already suffering from food insecurity and a lack of access to fresh food before the pandemic. And with the sheltering in place, the closure of restaurants, the fear of going to the grocery store, and the panic buying, there weren’t a lot of available food options in stores to begin with. There wasn’t much access for families who have EBT or SNAP benefits, and who used the benefits at the grocery store.
The protests haven’t changed much for us. The only slight pivot was starting to hand out supplies to protesters. We’re making sure that while they are out and about, that they have snacks, water, supplies, that they have first aid as well because they’re out for all hours of the night.
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