Drive-thru food pantry available in Oakland.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. The car line forms on Oakport Street and proceeds in the southern direction. No walk-ups, masks must be worn by customers.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: 7195 Oakport Street, Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

Watch penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium enjoy their snack on cam!

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 10:30AM

Link: Click here to watch.

Register for BANANAS New Moms Support Group.

New moms are invited to join BANANAS and other new moms in sharing their feelings, ask questions, and build friendships with one another.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 10AM - 12PM

Link: Click here to register.

Family paths is offering parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Contact: 800-829-3777

Drive-thru emergency food pick up.

This distribution site serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents only. Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes, and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Gate 8, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Livermore Public Library for storytime.

New videos of storytime by Livermore Public librarians are uploaded almost everyday for fun and read alongs of your child’s favorite books.

Date:  Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Time: All day

Link: Click here to watch.

Roots Community Health Center will distribute food and supplies.

The touchless distribution invites everyone in the community a location to collect food, diapers and basic supplies.

Date: Every Other Tuesday

Time: 11AM

Location: Roots Community Health Center, 7272 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

This workshop is presented by 4Cs of Alameda County.

Join this workshop to discover ways in navigating the difficult and painful topics with kids including racisms. Don’t hold off on tough conversations or “until the time is right,” learn how to help your child understand racism, discriminations, and helping to be a force for a positive change.

Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Time: 7PM

Link: Click here to register.

Tri-Valley Volunteers offers fresh groceries to families.

The drive-thru food distribution is available weekly to families. A car, mask and driver’s license is required when arriving. A volunteer will load bags/boxes of fresh produce and non-perishables into your trunk.

Date: Every Tuesday – Friday

Time: 9:30AM – 3PM

Location: Tri-Valley Volunteers Food Bank, 37350 Joseph St, Fremont

Melrose Branch Library is hosting a free produce pick-up on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday beginning at 11:30AM until food runs out. There are no eligibilty requirements, all ages welcome. 

La Biblioteca Melrose está repartiendo alimentos gratis cada martes a las 11:30am. 

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 11:30AM - 1PM 

Location: Melrose Branch Library-Alongside Library/48th Ave side, 4805 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information.

Drive-thru food pantry available in Oakland.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. The car line forms on Oakport Street and proceeds in the southern direction. No walk-ups, masks must be worn by customers.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: 7195 Oakport Street, Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

The Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative presents Virtual Fatherhood Groups.

Fathers, father figures, and any man involved in a child’s life are invited to feel empowered and learn from one another in these groups. Topics include child abuse awareness, child support education, men’s health, and more.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 5PM – 7PM

Link: Click here to register.

Join San Leandro Library for a fun storytime.

San Leandro librarians will share a couple of books to read online. This live, interactive storytime will being smiles to your home.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10:30AM - 11AM

Link: Click here to register.

Tri-Valley Volunteers offers fresh groceries to families.

The drive-thru food distribution is available weekly to families. A car, mask and driver’s license is required when arriving. A volunteer will load bags/boxes of fresh produce and non-perishables into your trunk.

Date: Every Tuesday – Friday

Time: 9:30AM – 3PM

Location: Tri-Valley Volunteers Food Bank, 37350 Joseph St, Fremont

Join Berkeley Public Library for a fun storytime.

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Time: 11AM

Link: Click here to watch.

Watch penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium enjoy their snack on cam!

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 10:30AM

Link: Click here to watch.

This group is facilitated by Roots Community Health Center.

Women are invited to this safe virtual space to share, connect and learn with other women, unapologetically. Discussion topics include self-care, self-love and more.

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Time: 11AM – 12:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Register for BANANAS' workshop for parents.

In this 3-part series workshop, discover how to start the day with more closeness and connection to ward off your child’s outbursts; what to do when your child screams; how to stay calm when things are unraveling around you.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Family paths is offering parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 10AM - 12PM

Contact: 800-829-3777

Join Village Connect in Oakland for a fathers and men support group.

Men and fathers living in East Oakland are invited to join the monthly support group and skill building workshops. This month’s theme is COVID-19 and Social Unrest, What Should Black Men Be Doing?

Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Time: 7:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Drive-thru emergency food pick up.

This distribution site serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents only. Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes, and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Gate 8, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

Link: Click here for more information.

Pick up groceries at Chabot College.

The Drive-thru/No Contact Food Distribution at Chabot College will be distributing fresh produce, canned and dry goods for anybody who needs it.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 11AM - 1PM

Location: Chabot College Parking Lot J, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Livermore Public Library for storytime.

New videos of storytime by Livermore Public librarians are uploaded almost everyday for fun and read alongs of your child’s favorite books.

Date:  Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Time: All day

Link: Click here to watch.

Join San Leandro Library for an exciting Baby Time on Zoom.

Parents and caregivers with babies up to age 1 are invited to join Baby Time and sing songs, look at board books, and meet other parents with babies online.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 9AM – 9:30AM

Link: Click here to register.

Tri-Valley Volunteers offers fresh groceries to families.

The drive-thru food distribution is available weekly to families. A car, mask and driver’s license is required when arriving. A volunteer will load bags/boxes of fresh produce and non-perishables into your trunk.

Date: Every Tuesday – Friday

Time: 9:30AM – 3PM

Location: Tri-Valley Volunteers Food Bank, 37350 Joseph St, Fremont

Join Roots Community Health Center yoga session.

Parents and caregivers with children ages 2-5 are invited to learn and recite empowering academic affirmations as well as practice African-centered yoga. 

Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Time: 3:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

This group is facilitated by Roots Community Health Center.

Fathers and caregivers of children ages 0-5 are invited to join The Brothas support group and skill-building workshop. Create a shared vision to improve outcomes with community members.

Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Time: 11AM – 12:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Drive-thru food pantry available in Oakland.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. The car line forms on Oakport Street and proceeds in the southern direction. No walk-ups, masks must be worn by customers.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: 7195 Oakport Street, Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

Tri-Valley Volunteers offers fresh groceries to families.

The drive-thru food distribution is available weekly to families. A car, mask and driver’s license is required when arriving. A volunteer will load bags/boxes of fresh produce and non-perishables into your trunk.

Date: Every Tuesday – Friday

Time: 9:30AM – 3PM

Location: Tri-Valley Volunteers Food Bank, 37350 Joseph St, Fremont

Watch penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium enjoy their snack on cam!

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 10:30AM

Link: Click here to watch.

Free telescope viewing online.

Join local resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday Evening for an exclusive look at the night sky through one of Chabot Space and Science Center’s amazing telescopes. 

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 9PM – 10:30PM 

Link: Click here to view.

Join Livermore Public Library for storytime.

New videos of storytime by Livermore Public librarians are uploaded almost everyday for fun and read alongs of your child’s favorite books.

Date:  Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Time: All day

Link: Click here to watch.

The Parenting Toolkit: Parenting During COVID

This workshop is presented by Roots Community Health Center.

Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5 are invited to connect with other parents/caregiver who are communicating their parenting issues and experiences.

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

Link: Click here to register.

Register for BANANAS workshop for parents.

This series is designed to empower all fathers. Offering personal tools that help to define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose and establish guiding principles for fatherhood. Learn about what it takes to be a great dad-find it and share it with our children.

Date: Monday, January 25, 2021

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Drive-thru food pantry available in Oakland.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. The car line forms on Oakport Street and proceeds in the southern direction. No walk-ups, masks must be worn by customers.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: 7195 Oakport Street, Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

Watch penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium enjoy their snack on cam!

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 10:30AM

Link: Click here to watch.

Register for BANANAS New Moms Support Group.

New moms are invited to join BANANAS and other new moms in sharing their feelings, ask questions, and build friendships with one another.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 10AM - 12PM

Link: Click here to register.

Family paths is offering parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Contact: 800-829-3777

Join FERC (Family Education and Resource Center) for their Caregiver Support Group.

Families/caregivers of those who have loved ones with mental health challenges in Alameda County are invited to join the support group to share experiences. The group currently meets on Zoom.  For questions, email bettye@mhaac.org.

Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2020 

Time: 5PM - 6PM

Link: Click here to join or call 1-669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 875 4617 7855#, passcode: 253742

Drive-thru emergency food pick up.

This distribution site serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents only. Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes, and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Gate 8, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Livermore Public Library for storytime.

New videos of storytime by Livermore Public librarians are uploaded almost everyday for fun and read alongs of your child’s favorite books.

Date:  Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Time: All day

Link: Click here to watch.

Tri-Valley Volunteers offers fresh groceries to families.

The drive-thru food distribution is available weekly to families. A car, mask and driver’s license is required when arriving. A volunteer will load bags/boxes of fresh produce and non-perishables into your trunk.

Date: Every Tuesday – Friday

Time: 9:30AM – 3PM

Location: Tri-Valley Volunteers Food Bank, 37350 Joseph St, Fremont

Melrose Branch Library is hosting a free produce pick-up on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday beginning at 11:30AM until food runs out. There are no eligibilty requirements, all ages welcome. 

La Biblioteca Melrose está repartiendo alimentos gratis cada martes a las 11:30am. 

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 11:30AM - 1PM 

Location: Melrose Branch Library-Alongside Library/48th Ave side, 4805 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information.

Register for BANANAS workshop for parents.

The Vitality Café invites parents, grandparents, and caregivers to discuss the challenges and successes of parenting during a pandemic and support each other by sharing tips around stress management. All participants will receive a gift card.

Date: Friday, January 27, 2021

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

Link: Click here to register.

Join FERC (Family Education and Resource Center) for their Caregiver Support Group. 

The Spanish monthly support group offers a space for families with loved ones with mental health challenges in Alameda County to support each other with their experiences. For questions, email juanita@mhaac.org. 

Date: Every Other Wednesday

Time: 5:30PM – 7PM

Link: Click here to join or call 1-669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 840 8086 9393#, password: 821128

Drive-thru food pantry available in Oakland.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. The car line forms on Oakport Street and proceeds in the southern direction. No walk-ups, masks must be worn by customers.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: 7195 Oakport Street, Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

The Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative presents Virtual Fatherhood Groups.

Fathers, father figures, and any man involved in a child’s life are invited to feel empowered and learn from one another in these groups. Topics include child abuse awareness, child support education, men’s health, and more.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 5PM – 7PM

Link: Click here to register.

Join San Leandro Library for a fun storytime.

San Leandro librarians will share a couple of books to read online. This live, interactive storytime will being smiles to your home.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10:30AM - 11AM

Link: Click here to register.

Tri-Valley Volunteers offers fresh groceries to families.

The drive-thru food distribution is available weekly to families. A car, mask and driver’s license is required when arriving. A volunteer will load bags/boxes of fresh produce and non-perishables into your trunk.

Date: Every Tuesday – Friday

Time: 9:30AM – 3PM

Location: Tri-Valley Volunteers Food Bank, 37350 Joseph St, Fremont

Watch penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium enjoy their snack on cam!

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 10:30AM

Link: Click here to watch.

Family paths is offering parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 10AM - 12PM

Contact: 800-829-3777

Drive-thru emergency food pick up.

This distribution site serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents only. Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes, and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Gate 8, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

Link: Click here for more information.

Pick up groceries at Chabot College.

The Drive-thru/No Contact Food Distribution at Chabot College will be distributing fresh produce, canned and dry goods for anybody who needs it.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 11AM - 1PM

Location: Chabot College Parking Lot J, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Livermore Public Library for storytime.

New videos of storytime by Livermore Public librarians are uploaded almost everyday for fun and read alongs of your child’s favorite books.

Date:  Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Time: All day

Link: Click here to watch.

Join San Leandro Library for an exciting Baby Time on Zoom.

Parents and caregivers with babies up to age 1 are invited to join Baby Time and sing songs, look at board books, and meet other parents with babies online.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 9AM – 9:30AM

Link: Click here to register.

Tri-Valley Volunteers offers fresh groceries to families.

The drive-thru food distribution is available weekly to families. A car, mask and driver’s license is required when arriving. A volunteer will load bags/boxes of fresh produce and non-perishables into your trunk.

Date: Every Tuesday – Friday

Time: 9:30AM – 3PM

Location: Tri-Valley Volunteers Food Bank, 37350 Joseph St, Fremont

Register for East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC)'s grief support program.

At Circle of Care, the virtual peer support groups are offered to children and their caregivers who are coping with the death of a loved one.

Date: Every other Thursday

Time: Littles and school age children: 5:30PM - 6:15PM, Teens and adults: 6:30PM - 8PM

For more information, call 510-531-7551 ext. 3195 or email circleofcare@ebac.org.

This group is also available in Spanish.

Come and dance together.

Dance with Alphabet Rockers along with special guests in their special, Rock the Block Dance Party. The dance party is appropriate for all ages.

Date: Friday, January 29, 2021

Time: 4PM – 5PM

Link: Click here to register.

Drive-thru food pantry available in Oakland.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. The car line forms on Oakport Street and proceeds in the southern direction. No walk-ups, masks must be worn by customers.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: 7195 Oakport Street, Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

Tri-Valley Volunteers offers fresh groceries to families.

The drive-thru food distribution is available weekly to families. A car, mask and driver’s license is required when arriving. A volunteer will load bags/boxes of fresh produce and non-perishables into your trunk.

Date: Every Tuesday – Friday

Time: 9:30AM – 3PM

Location: Tri-Valley Volunteers Food Bank, 37350 Joseph St, Fremont

Watch penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium enjoy their snack on cam!

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 10:30AM

Link: Click here to watch.

Free telescope viewing online.

Join local resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday Evening for an exclusive look at the night sky through one of Chabot Space and Science Center’s amazing telescopes. 

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 9PM – 10:30PM 

Link: Click here to view.

Join Livermore Public Library for storytime.

New videos of storytime by Livermore Public librarians are uploaded almost everyday for fun and read alongs of your child’s favorite books.

Date:  Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Time: All day

Link: Click here to watch.