Fresh Fruit for Our Community – Thank You, Whole Foods

8/15/2025

We are grateful to Whole Foods Market for donating 264 lbs of fresh fruit — apples, bananas, and oranges — to our organization. These were distributed to community members at our 1099 center.

This was a one-time donation, but we’re working to develop long-term partnerships with grocery stores to expand access to fresh, healthy food. With our new center at 4377 Mission opening in mid-September, we hope to also provide food to families in that neighborhood, as our current culturally appropriate food program does not yet cover the Excelsior area.

Grocery stores are required to comply with SB1383 — a California law aimed at reducing food waste. We’re eager to be part of the movement to make good use of surplus food, reduce waste, and ensure it reaches those who need it most.

We welcome opportunities for food and in-kind donations as we grow these programs. Together, we can make fresh, nutritious food more accessible to our communities.