Are you food insecure? Here's Berkeleyside's list of places with free and low-cost resources.
Local food markets must follow health department requirements in order to remain open, but some people feel more comfortable utilizing markets and producers offering mail-order, pickup, and delivery. Check out this list from the SF Chronicle, or this one from the Good Food Foundation.
Alameda Marketplace
1650 Park St | Alameda Alamedamarketplace.com
Grocery remains open 9–6 daily with senior/at-risk hour 8–9. Online ordering 11–4 at alamedanaturalgrocery.com/delivery or mercato.com/shop/alameda-natural-grocery.⠀
Biofuel Oasis
1441 Ashby Ave @ Sac, Berkeley | 510.665.5509 | @biofueloasis | biofueloasis.com
Urban farm store and worker-owned co-op specializing in biodiesel made from recycled vegetable oil. Considered an essential service! Call in orders for pickup at the oasis.
COO MOO, it’s our jam
Julie Deck is the artisanal genius behind Coo Moo Jams. Her passion, enthusiasm and experience shine through in every delicious bite of her delightful creations. From her thoughtfully crafted recipes, to her selection of locally sourced and unique ingredients; the result is a mouthwatering explosion of flavors that have fans raving in delight.
Coo Moo Jams are currently sold at Gursky Ranch, McCauley Olive Oil Store , Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider, and Sip & Scoop in Brentwood, California, and you can always order online at: View Products
Community Foods Market
3105 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
communityfoodsmarket.com
Pre-packed prepared foods coming soon. Their GoFundMe campaign supports vulnerable West Oakland residents by providing emergency food during Covid-19.
flying noir
510.206.0685 | flyingnoir.net
The Local Butcher Shop
1600 Shattuck Ave, Ste 120, Berkeley | @thelocalbutchershop | 510.845.6328 Thelocalbutchershop.com
Open regular hours with accommodations for safe shopping. Online ordering encouraged for delivery or porch pick-up. They have a full set of very helpful instructions for safe shopping on their website, and also a nice discount on pantry supplies.
Mandela Grocery
1430 7th St, Oakland |
@mandelagrocery | mandelagrocery.coop
Open 9am–6pm daily with elder hour 9–10am during the Covid-19 crisis.
Market Hall Foods
5655 College Ave, Oakland | 1786 Fourth St, Berkeley | rockridgemarkethall.com, markethallfoods.com
Both stores open. Tu/Th, 9-9:30am senior (65 plus) shopping hours. Reduced numbers allowed in stores at all times. Order in advance and pick up at the Oakland store parking lot.
Monterey Fish Market
1582 Hopkins St, Berkeley | 510.525.5600 | @montereyfishmarket | montereyfish.com
Large variety of fresh-caught, sustainable fish selections. Open usual hours. Curbside pick up and delivery within a 3-mile radius. Call the number above to place an order.
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins St, Berkeley | 510.526.6042 | @monterey.market | montereymarket.com
Seasonal produce and other quality products. Reduced hours during shelter in place, 9am-6pm daily.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
Point Reyes Station | 800.591.6878 pointreyescheese.com
Artisan cheese made on the farm by hand from pasture-raised cows. Through the end of the CA Shelter-in-Place mandate, they offer free shipping on all 2nd day shipping in the contiguous U.S.
Preserved Home Fermentation Shop
5032 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 510.922.8434 | @preservedgoods | preservedgoods.com
DIY supplies and groceries. Limited open hours: 11–4 weekends. They can pre-pack orders from their online store for in-store pick up. Happy to ship as well.
PureWild
PureWild marine collagen infused organic juice drinks enhanced with adaptogen botanicals. Get strong. Get pure. Get Wild.
The Spanish Table
1814 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley | 510.548.1383
@spanishtable | spanishtable.com
The best of Spain and Portugal for your table. Excellent supply of items you can store for great meals in the weeks ahead. The shop is open, or just order online!
Star Grocery
& Star Meats
3068 Claremont Ave, Berkeley | 510.652.2490
facebook.com/stargroceryberkeley
star-meats.com
Store is open and encourages curbside pick up of fresh high-quality produce, groceries, and deli sandwiches.
