Our mission

Our mission is to advance racial, economic, and health equity in Oakland through community-driven food and neighborhood initiatives. We envision a vibrant Oakland where historically marginalized communities shape their neighborhoods’ future, have equitable opportunities for healthy food and safe community spaces, and build community wealth.

Our Work

Through the combined efforts of our program areas, HOPE works to advance racial, economic, and health equity in Oakland’s food system and built environment through policy change, planning, and programs that increase residents’ access to healthy food and spaces. To learn more about our program areas check out the following pages:
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Community and Youth Engagement

Food Systems

​Built Environment

Updates and Events:

CalFresh Survey 

• HOPE is working with Alameda County Nutrition Services to help increase CalFresh user's access to Oakland farmers' markets. The responses from this survey will help us develop and expand community-focused programs and projects to ensure that all Oakland residents have access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. Click here for the survey!
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​Community Air Quality Survey 

• ​Are you a resident of East Oakland? We want to hear from you about your neighborhoods air quality and environment. Click here for the survey! Haga clic aquí para español.
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Air Quality Community Sessions

• HOPE is hosting online information sessions regarding air pollution and air quality in Oakland. If you are interested in learning the basics on what is in our air please register! Click here for more info!