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Engage. Invest. Transform.

Building local wealth by sourcing from sustainable farmers, creating affordable food access points, incubating community businesses, and increasing capital for BIPOC entrepreneurs.

Order fresh produce for delivery or pick-up in your neighborhood sourced from our network of BIPOC farmers 

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Eat local at our community kitchen and food business incubator in unincorporated Alameda County, Ashland

Learn how we're creating pathways to good food jobs

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From nutrition and wellness to recipes and cooking demos, our wellness program will help you improve your health.

Food entrepreneurs should check out our Food Business Pathways Program to obtain tools, resources and coaching for growing their business.

Shop for healthy foods in your community at our partnering stores.

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Bulletin Board

Sept 12, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM â€‹

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Don’t miss this chance to enjoy some of Tatiana’s incredible food, support a local entrepreneur, and experience live art from the Bay Area Mural Program right in our dining room.

Sept 14, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

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Come join us and meet Sierra Young, of MangoSay. Visit her vibrant green tent and savor a delicious and refreshing mango treat at the Oakland Roots game! Use the discount code MANDELA to get 15% off your tickets today.

Sept 17 & Sept 24, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM​

 

Making your business legit and navigating this process does not have to be confusing! This 2-part workshop will cover all the information you need for permitting and licensing within Alameda County. Sign up today!

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2.3M

Pounds of sustainably grown local produce distributed

$612K

In loan funds distributed to food retailers, local farmers, and distributors

$10.1M

Generated in local economic returns

45+

Jobs were secured in the food sector for individuals with barriers to employment 

$1.3M

In additional revenue created benefiting local sustainable farmers

14

Community food businesses were launched and expanded 

Mandela Partners is a hub for food, community, and local business.

Mandela Partners was established in West Oakland, California to fill a gap that was created through deeply rooted inequities.

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Learn how we're supporting healthier environments through neighborhood-led initiatives by experiencing the stories of residents in this video.

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