Thread by @BuffyWicks

During this #COVID19 public health emergency, access to food is a challenge for many of our neighbors—esp. kids who rely on free & reduced lunches at school, seniors, & our food-insecure neighbors.

Thread w/information on food access in #AD15, & ways you can help (if able)—(1/9)

School districts throughout #AD15 are taking steps to provide meals to students who rely on free & reduced lunches during #COVID19 closures.

The following is all the info we have right now. We must be aggressive & proactive — to ensure access to all families. (2)

In Oakland, @OUSDNews will have 12 sites open for “Grab & Go” breakfast & lunch meals. Students can pick up multiple days worth of meals on Mon & Thurs from 8:00-12:00.

Food avail to all kids under 18. Be sure to bring a grocery bag/cooler to bring food home.

Info on sites👇🏻(3)

https://twitter.com/ousdfood/status/1238556984917426177

Students in West Contra Costa County can pick up meals at Kennedy and Richmond high schools every day, Monday to Friday, from 11am to 1pm—regardless of their eligibility for free or reduced meals. Families can either drive or walk up to receive meals.

More info from @WCCUSD👇🏻(4)

https://twitter.com/wccusd/status/1238655489031864320

In Berkeley, @BerkeleyUnified will continue to serve breakfast and lunches at King Middle School, BAM, Rosa Parks, Longfellow, Willard, & Berkeley High School. These meals will be for take-out only, and the cafeteria will not be open.

More info👇🏻(5)

https://twitter.com/berkeleyunified/status/1238620177077399559

In Emeryville, Emery USD will provide breakfast & lunch meals 2x/week for all under 18. Families can pick up multiple days worth of food—but children must be present during pickup.

Pickup on Mon & Thurs from 10-12 at 1100 47th St (High School side)👉🏻emeryusd.k12.ca.us/blog/food-serv… (6)

In Albany, Albany Unified will be sharing info soon. They’ll provide meals for their students who rely on them—& are exploring childcare options for families in need.

That info will be emailed & posted on their website at ausdk12.org as soon as it is finalized. (7)

And lastly, as reported in @CalMatters by @jackie_botts, @nigelduara & @E_Hellerstein — our @CAFoodBanks are facing volunteer shortages during this #COVID19 crisis — and they can use *your* help! (8)calmatters.org/california-div…

If you are able to, please consider taking some time this week to volunteer at your local food bank! For information on how you can help get meals to folks in need see @CAFoodBanks.👇🏻

@CAFoodBanks @CAFoodPolicy @ACCFB @foodbankccs @SFMFoodBank @fractweets @BerkeleyPantry (9/9)

https://twitter.com/cafoodbanks/status/1238488102177406977