The Grub Box is a modified CSA (community supported agriculture) program. Members sign up and pre-order boxes of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables grown at People's Grocery's farm, gardens, and other local farms. Grub Boxes are filled with 12 - 14 pounds of produce and can feed a family of 4 for a week. Members must pick up the boxes at a convenient location each week. There are 2 types of subscriptions. Read each description and decide which one you qualify for (we're on the honor system folks!):
1) West Oakland Resident Box (We now accept EBT!)
Available to low-income residents who live, work, or worship in West Oakland (check this West Oakland map to see if you qualify), resident grub boxes are provided at a low rate, $12/box, and are delivered to key sites in West Oakland. All EBT users automatically qualify for the resident level membership. Click here for Resident grub box information or contact Outreach Coordinator Erica Torrence.
2) Sponsorship Box
Sponsors are supporting members of our Resident Grub Box program. Purchase a weekly or every other week subscription and you will not only receive high quality fruits and vegetables but also support a West Oakland family to receive their produce at a discounted rate. Click here for sponsorship box pricing and information or contact Diana Abellera.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
1) Read all of the information above to determine if you qualify for the Resident or Sponsor membership. Read the FAQs for more information.
2) Determine which pick up location is most convenent for you (see below).
4) Submit payment. Click on pricing options under your desired membership (West Oakland or Sponsorship) to determine how much to pay. Submit payment in one of the following ways:
EBT- Call (510) 652-7607 and provide your EBT card # and total amount you want charged.
DOWNTOWN OAKLAND- Green For All1611 Telegraph Ave., Suite 600- Fridays 1:00 - 5:00pm
NORTH OAKLAND-55th and San Pablo(a member's home) Fridays 1:00pm - 8:00pm
NORTH OAKLAND-59th and MLK - Fridays 1:00 - 8:00pm (site launches 10/9- place your order now!)
NORTH OAKLAND-Archway School 250 41st St- Fridays 1:00 - 6:00pm
BERKELEY- Ecology Center 2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite H- Fridays 1:00 - 6:00pm
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD- Have Grub Boxes delivered to your home or workplace! Click here for more information
Watch a video of youth selling grub
Read an inspiring letter from a West Oakland Resident about what she thinks of the Grub Box program and the impact it has on their ability to have access to healthy food. Click here.
