"If you haven’t been inside our new building, this is a chance to tour the Island Community Market, meet our staff and volunteers, and get a glimpse of what happens here every day," shares AFB Executive Director Teale Harden. Photo by Maurice Ramriez. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/more-than-a-food-bank-an-invitation-to-see-your-community-in-action/
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"Whenever you see someone struggling after a job loss, a neighbor without shelter, or a friend struggling to afford the expense of living in the Bay Area, let them know they can get help at Alameda Food Bank Island Community Market," shares AFB Executive Director Teale Harden. {Opinion} https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-federal-cuts-coming-alameda-families-need/
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"The Foodbank Players’ production of 'Much Ado About Nothing' is peppered with fun, modern references, and pops of California music," writes Kelly Rogers Flynt. There's only one weekend left to see the beloved Shakespearean classic—with a Hollywood twist. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/much-ado-about-nothing-meets-hollywood/
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"After six weeks of Alameda’s businesses and service providers jostling for position, voting in the 2026 Alameda Stars Community Awards competition has ended," announces Alameda Post Publisher Adam Gillitt. Stay tuned—category winners will be announced throughout the week. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/2026-competition-illuminates-constellation-alameda-stars/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaStars #CityOfAlameda #DomenicosItalianDeli #faas #FactionBrewing #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #JulieSCoffeeAndTeaGarden #KindredRunning
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This week in Alameda, you can bowl for free, celebrate radio legends, grab a beer, shop used books, and play mahjong for a great cause! Check out our Community Events Calendar for more fun, and post your events for free. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-celebrating-old-new/
#alameda #AlamedaBrewing #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaMahjongSocialClub #AllAroundAlameda #beer #books #bowlero #bowling #CaliforniaHistoricalRadioSociety #FriendsOfTheAlamedaFreeLibrary #live_105 #LuckyStrike #mahjong
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Twenty Alameda nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $24,000 from the Rotary Club of Alameda at their meeting on December 9. These grants come from generous donations made by Rotarians to their favorite charities and are matched by the Alameda Rotary Endowment Foundation. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/rotary-club-of-alameda-awards-24000-to-local-nonprofits/
#alameda #AlamedaBoysAndGirlsClub #AlamedaEducationFoundation #AlamedaFamilyServices #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaHighSchool #AlamedaPointCollaborative #AlamedaPost
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In this week's Letters to the Editor, Grace Keenan encourages home winterization, Teale Harden asks for community support for the Alameda Food Bank, and Katharine Untch voices concerns about the traffic circle at Pacific Avenue and Chestnut Street. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-the-the-editor-for-december-12-2025/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #conservation #LetterToTheEditor #PacificAvenueGreenway
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The Alameda Food Bank invites the community to visit its new state-of-the-art facility at a casual, drop-in open house on Saturday, December 13. Guests can tour the facility, meet staff and volunteers, and learn about the Food Bank’s programs. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-host-community-open-house-new-facility-next-saturday/
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During this season of thankfulness, consider giving back to the local community with your time or financial support. Jean Chen rounds up a list of local nonprofits in need. Whether you have a few hours to pitch in, or are able to make a long-term commitment, your support is invaluable! Photos by Jenn Heflin. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/volunteer-opportunities-alameda/
#alameda #AlamedaBackyardGrowers #AlamedaEducationFoundation #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaPointCollaborative
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"The warehouse manager said we completed over a month’s worth of work in a little under three hours and the only reason we were stopped was because we ran out of boxes to organize food." The holidays at the Alameda Food Bank will run a little bit smoother thanks to the Alameda Fire Department! https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-fire-department-pitches-food-bank-warehouse/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaPolice #apd
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The small food pantry that started in a closet of Twin Towers United Methodist Church in 1977 passed a milestone last week. On November 13, the Alameda Food Bank celebrated the ribbon cutting of their first permanent location. Vicky Nguyen shares the proceedings, with photos by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/community-comes-together-ribbon-cutting-new-alameda-food-bank-headquarters/
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Alameda Scouts collected 18,477 pounds of food for the food bank during this year’s Scouting for Food Drive—1.5 tons more than last year. The items donated by residents throughout Alameda will help the 1,400 families who turn to the food bank for help each week. Photos by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-scouts-collect-over-nine-tons-food-island-neighbors/
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Alameda Scouts will fan out across the Island this Saturday, November 15, to pick up donations for the annual Scouting for Food drive. If you didn't get a door hanger and would like to give, please bring donations to a collection site between 9 and 11 a.m. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-scouts-collect-donations-alameda-food-bank-saturday/
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Alameda Food Bank is already serving more people than during COVID-19, and our neighbors need our help. "Financially, we know this is a moment when the community steps in to fill a gap where the federal safety net has faltered," CEO Teale Harden tells Jean Chen. Photos by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-requests-help-amidst-snap-benefits-loss/
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Despite facing many challenges along the way—including a lawsuit—the new Alameda Food Bank (AFB) facility opens today! Vicky Nguyen tours the new space and chats with Executive Director Teale Harden about the building. AFB is still seeking support to finish the project, and every bit helps. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-celebrates-first-permanent-facility/
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You don't need to buy a ticket, wear fancy clothes, or sit perfectly still to enjoy this play. The Foodbank Players present "Hamlet" at Webster Park through September 21. Vivian Wolf takes a seat amongst the audience and enjoys Shakespeare as originally intended—in the open air and for everyone. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/nothing-rotten-alameda-foodbank-players-bring-engaging-hamlet-webster-park/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #shakespeare #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater
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St. George Spirits and Sierra Nevada are hosting a party for a new whiskey, and 25% of bottle sales will go to the food bank! "The Alameda Food Bank is an amazing resource for those in need,” said St. George head distiller and blender Dave Smith. “We're proud to support their important mission." https://alamedapost.com/news/st-george-spirits-hosts-whiskey-release-party-benefit-food-bank/
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Since early 2024, two individuals have spurred a host of lawsuits regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and leasing disputes for Building 43 Winery. Check out the timelines of lawsuits, what involved parties have to say, and what it takes to be considered a "vexatious litigant." https://alamedapost.com/news/litigation-overload-alameda-points-many-ceqa-lawsuits/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaPointCollaborative #Building_43Winery #BuildingFuturesWithWomenAndChildren #CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct
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The One Big Beautiful Bill “is impacting the equation on both sides,” Alameda Food Bank Executive Director Teale Harden tells Jean Chen. “We’re having fewer resources from the federal government, but we’re also anticipating more need because of other actions being taken.” Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/one-big-beautiful-bill-affecting-alameda-food-bank/
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The Foodbank Players are carefully tweaking "The Taming of the Shrew," one of Shakespeare’s most sexist plays. "The result is a fun, whimsical, absurdist romp through Padua, complete with a new character called Feminista... who addresses the misogyny of the original script," writes Kelsey Goeres. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/taming-shrew-webster-street-silly-colorful-treat/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #HealingGarden #performance #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater
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After a successful fundraiser at their annual Chili Cookoff, the Kiwanis Club awarded grants to 15 local nonprofits. "For the 2025 Grant Awards, the Alameda Kiwanis Club Grants Committee emphasized work to combat violence and racism, and to promote equity and equality," writes Patricia Bowen. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-kiwanis-foundation-awards-community-grants-local-nonprofits/
#alameda #AlamedaAdaptiveArts #AlamedaBoysAndGirlsClub #AlamedaEducationFoundation #AlamedaFamilyServices #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaKiwanisFoundation
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The new Alameda Food Bank facility is officially free from a lawsuit, following allegations that the City improperly exempted the project from full California Environmental Quality Act review, and a notorious claim that the facility would be built “illegally on a historic parking lot.” https://alamedapost.com/news/court-dismisses-lawsuit-against-new-alameda-point-food-bank-facility/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaPoint #CityOfAlameda #TealeHarden #YibinShen
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Executive Director Teale Harden explains the Alameda Food Bank's vital services, which go far beyond their wonderful Island Community Market. "Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the connection and security a meal can provide, no matter their circumstances." Photo by Jenn Heflin. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-meeting-neighbors-where-they-are/
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"With the intrigue of a speakeasy, we were directed... down a dimly lit alleyway to a room of bright elegance filled with hardbound books, champagne buckets, and other trappings of jazz-era elegance." Karin K. Jensen attends a decadent performance of 'The Great Gatsby' by The Foodbank Players. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/hidden-plain-sight-foodbank-players-present-immersive-great-gatsby/
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The Foodbank Players are bring "The Great Gatsby" to the stage, starting February 27. Director Gene Kahane explores the challenges of adapting the classic novel into a stage play and staying true to the complex and flawed characters. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/falling-love-daisy-jay-first-time/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #performance #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater
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Alameda Restaurant Week returns March 14-23 for its eighth annual celebration. Dozens of local eateries will offer special menus and promotions throughout the 10-day event. It all starts with an all-ages Kickoff Party on Thursday, March 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Faction Brewery. See you there! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/eighth-annual-alameda-restaurant-weekr-march-14-23/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaRestaurantWeek #restaurants
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On December 3, City Council approved the Social Service Human Relations Board’s housing and community development needs statement for the coming fiscal year’s Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. Karin K. Jensen explains how Block Grant funding serves community needs.
https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-community-development-needs-statement/
#alameda #AlamedaFamilyServices #AlamedaFoodBank #arpd #BuildingFuturesWithWomenAndChildren #CityCouncil #MaliaVella
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Executive Director of the Alameda Food Bank Teale Harden expresses her gratitude for the local volunteers and sponsors that help feed our neighbors in need. "Your generosity and commitment to helping others are what make this community so special."
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/alameda-food-bank-committed-community/
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The holiday season is in full swing, and there are plenty of events to help you get into the spirit! Catch a performance of "A Christmas Carol," sing along to winter classics at a free holiday concert, see the dazzling lights of the Lighted Yacht Parade, and more!
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-tis-the-season/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaSings #BayAreaMusicProject #holidays #IslandCatResourcesAndAdoption #LightedYachtParade #markets #OutfrontEndurance #running #SfBayFerry
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The Alameda Scouts put a lot of work into the annual Alameda Scouting for Food Drive—from distributing flyers to sorting and delivering the donations. This year, they gathered more than seven tons of food, making it the largest drive of its kind in the U.S.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-scouts-collect-more-than-15000-lbs-food-food-bank/
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"On Tuesday, November 19, the Alameda Rotary Club presented matching grants to nonprofit organizations to support the important services and support that they provide in our community," writes Robin Seeley.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-rotary-club-supports-17-local-nonprofits/
#alameda #AlamedaBabeRuth #AlamedaBoysAndGirlsClub #AlamedaEducationFoundation #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaFriendsOfTheParks #AllGoodLiving #CommunityActionForASustainableAlameda #DignityMoves #DineAndConnect #faas #FeatherHouseFoundation
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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis shares numerous holiday donation drives that schools across the district are participating in. She also announces the Encinal High School athletic field project is officially underway.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-students-staff-collect-holiday-donations/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaScienceAndTechnologyInstitute #ausd #EdisonElementarySchool #EncinalJuniorAndSeniorHighSchool #FranklinElementarySchool #LoveElementarySchool #PadenElementarySchool
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On November 19, City Council accepted the 2024 Progress Report on 'The Road Home, A City’s Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Respond to Homelessness in Alameda.' Karin K. Jensen reports that although the City has increased support, unsheltered homelessness has increased as well.
https://alamedapost.com/news/council-accepts-report-efforts-combat-rising-homelessness/
#alameda #AlamedaFamilyServices #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaHousingAuthority #AlamedaPointCollaborative #BuildingFuturesWithWomenAndChildren #CareTeam
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The Windermere Foundation is donating $10,176 across seven local non-profits: Rhythmix Cultural Works, Girls Inc. of the Island City, Alameda Food Bank, Alameda Education Foundation, Meals on Wheels, Mastick Senior Center, and Alameda Welfare Council.
#AlamedaEducationFoundation #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaPost #AlamedaWelfareCouncil #GirlsInc #MastickSeniorCenter #MealsOnWheels #RhythmixCulturalWorks
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Alameda Food Bank staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Food Bank's new permanent facility. Jean Chen reports that despite a current controversial lawsuit surrounding the "historic parking lot" at the new facility, the Food Bank is moving forward with construction.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-breaks-ground-new-alameda-point-facility/#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaPoint #IslandCommunityMarket #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #RyanLaLonde #TealeHarden
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In response to a recent controversial lawsuit, 100+ Alameda Food Bank supporters turned out for a protest at the September 17 City Council meeting. Adam Gillitt reports from the animated meeting, where plaintiff Tod Hickman, owner of Building 43 Winery, again insisted, “It is a historic parking lot.”
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-supporters-rally-to-oppose-ceqa-lawsuit/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaPoint #CityCouncil #CityHall #PlanningBoard #TealeHarden #TheFoodbankPlayers
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After robust public comment on the designs for the new Aquatic Center, City Council voted for a 30-meter pool and an activity pool, rather than a single 50-meter pool. Karin K. Jensen also reports that Council voted to keep most Slow Street barricades until later Neighborhood Greenway development.
https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-30-meter-activity-pools-aquatic-center/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AquaticCenter #arpd #CityCouncil #JeanSweeneyOpenSpacePark #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #SlowStreets #TonyDaysog
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A new lawsuit challenges the construction of an Alameda Food Bank (AFB) facility at Alameda Point. Among other complaints, the plaintiffs cite the "historic parking lot" on which the new facility would be constructed. AFB asks for community support at the Tuesday Sept. 17 City Council meeting.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-construction-threatened-ceqa-lawsuit/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaPoint #CityCouncil #CityOfAlameda
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The City of Alameda is taking steps to improve road safety, with a focus on high-risk areas and fatal crash sites. In addition to quick-build improvements, the City is seeking funding for major corridor upgrades.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-makes-progress-with-road-safety-initiatives/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #CityOfAlameda #GrandStreet #LincolnAvenue #PacificAvenue #WestMidwayProject
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On July 22, the Planning Board approved the design review for the Alameda Food Bank’s planned addition of a 10,000-square-foot warehouse to Building 607 at 677 West Ranger Avenue. Karin K. Jensen covers the updated designs for the expansion.
https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-approves-alameda-food-bank-warehouse-design/
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"Alameda Food Bank is thrilled to announce plans to relocate to an approximately 18,000 square foot permanent home in Alameda Point sometime next year," announces Executive Director Teale Harden.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/alameda-food-banks-new-home-will-support-expanded-vision/
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On November 13, the Planning Board gave a green light to the Alameda Food Bank to develop a permanent community food market at Alameda Point serving the city’s most vulnerable households. Karin K. Jensen covers next steps before the new facility can open to clients.
https://alamedapost.com/news/food-banks-community-market-development-plan-approved/
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Thanks to the hardworking Alameda Scouts and generous donations by local households, the Scouting for Food program donated almost 6.5 tons of food to the Alameda Food Bank this year.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-scouts-collect-almost-13000-pounds-of-food/