Oakland Food Policy Council

Attend a School Produce Market:

Oakland Farms-to-Schools Network School Produce Market Schedule

The Oakland Farms-to-Schools program brings affordable fresh produce to public schools in East Oakland. The program is collaboration between the Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Farms-to-School Network; it supports local farms and provides alternatives and options that do not usually exist for many members of these communities. It encourages healthier eating especially in Oakland’s public schools. The schedule of school produce markets times and location follows. These are put on weekly by parents, staff, and volunteers.

Join Your Local YMCA

The YMCA can be an excellent resource for connecting with your immediate community and learning how physical fitness can affect your overall well being. To find a YMCA in your community, visit the website and enter your zip code into the upper left hand box labeled 'Find your Y.'

Visit an Oakland Farmers' Market

Please visit the Urban Village website to find out about farmers' markets in your community.

In addition, City Slicker Farms also hosts farmers' markets at their West Oakland farms.

Learn About Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

• The Vegan Health Homepage provides information on vegan and vegetarian diets and lifestyles
• Vegan Outreach is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
  reducing the suffering of farmed animals
  by promoting informed, ethical eating