Free meals for food-insecure neighbors
at risk of COVID-19
At this time we are unable to add
new members to our free food programs.
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Already a member? Click here to find how to subscribe.
How much do meals cost?​
They are free. Once you subscribe to our service, you get 6 meals (or groceries) delivered by our volunteers once per week. ​
​Who can order meals?
​Order meals with us if you are food-insecure, are unable to pick food up yourself, and have a stable address. We deliver to Berkeley, Albany and Kensington.
How it works
1. Sign up
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If this is your first time with us, click on the button below. This will take you to our community support page where you need to register. Make sure to check the option "I want to order meals."
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Remember your email and password for future logins.
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Our team will review your request and will need 48 to 72 hours to validate your information and confirm you as "consumer." Please check your email for a welcome message with instructions. Once you receive our confirmation, you will be able to subscribe to the free meals program.
Trouble signing up? Call (510) 288-3080
2. Subscribe to the free groceries program
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Once you are already registered and confirmed as "consumer" you can now click on the link provided in your welcome email message that will allow you to subscribe to our free meals program. The link will bring you to a questionnaire where you can tell us exactly what you need.
3. Reply to our questionnaire
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Tell us how many there are in your household who are food-insecure
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Choose between cooked meals and groceries
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Choose the frequency of your deliveries
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Indicate if you are vegetarian or if you can eat our normal meals*
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Provide us with precise delivery details
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*We cannot satisfy other special diets or deal with any food allergies
4. Receive your meals
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​​Within one or two weeks, our volunteer driver will deliver your meals or groceries at your doorstep, knock on your door and give you a call to notify you.
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Collect your meal, discard packaging and refrigerate the rations you will not consume immediately.
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Thoroughly wash your hands!
5. Repeat!
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We will keep on delivering to you every week until you tell us that you do not need our services.
Are you passionate about helping your community? There are plenty of ways you can help! When signing up, tell us your preferred option.
Drivers & Dispatchers
Help us deliver meals to Berkeley homes.
Tech Support
Help our users navigate the service.
Outreach
Help us spread the word around Berkeley!
Social Media
Help us connect with our community.
Already a member? Go to the volunteers hub.
Get involved
How often will I volunteer and how much time is needed to help?
One day of volunteering takes about 2-3 hours. Once per week or every day of the week, just tell us your availability and preferences and we will find a way to make it work!
Can’t find what you like?
Tell us what you’re good at! We can find something in this journey where you’ll be a star.
Logged-in members only: you must sign up first