Events

Call 510.986.2721 for more information about any of the events below.

• Brown Bag Distribution - see Food Programs for more information about Brown Bag Distribution

The Hunger Program stages two special events each year, the annual Thanksgiving Dinner and the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

• Easter Egg Hunt - The annual Easter Egg Hunt for Oakland kids is held at the beach area at Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt. The event is staffed by volunteers. Food, entertainment, and treats are provided through generous donations from local residents and businesses. To volunteer for the event, or to make a donation, call 510.986.2721.
  
  
• Thanksgiving - The annual Thanksgiving Dinner for needy and low-income Oakland residents and their families is held in downtown Oakland during Thanksgiving week. This multi-cultural event is staffed entirely by volunteers, and the food is provided by donation from local residents and businesses. The event features live music, entertainment, celebrity waiters, and a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. To volunteer for the event, or to make a donation, call 510.986.2721.