Order fresh produce for delivery or pick-up in your neighborhood sourced from our network of BIPOC farmers
Eat local at our community kitchen and food business incubator in unincorporated Alameda County, Ashland
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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Sunday, June 7, 11 AM – 4 PM
Join the celebration at SF’s Ferry Building and support local Black-owned food businesses, chefs, and makers. Entrepreneurs from Mandela Partners’ network will be featured alongside Bay Area vendors, cooking demos, crafts, and more. ❤️🖤💚
Join Our Team at
Mandela Partners!
Applications close June 12
We’re hiring for two roles: Finance Director and Sourcing & Operations Associate. Join a mission-driven team working to build a more equitable local food system in Oakland and across the Bay Area—supporting community health, economic opportunity, and food justice through local food enterprises.
Thursday, June 5, 1 PM – 3 PM
Join us in West Oakland for fresh produce, a seasonal recipe tasting, and community vibes! Stop by the West Oakland Public Library for delicious food, local produce, and a free bag (while supplies last). 🍓🥕✨
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2.8M
Pounds of sustainably grown local produce distributed
$614K
In loan funds distributed to food retailers, local farmers, and distributors
$11M
Circulated in the local economy
60+
Jobs were secured in the food sector for individuals with barriers to employment
$2.3M
In additional revenue created benefiting local sustainable farmers
290+
BIPOC food entrepreneurs supported to launch and grow their business
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.
Learn how we're supporting healthier environments through neighborhood-led initiatives by experiencing the stories of residents in this video.