Oakland Fresh School Produce Markets Are in Full Swing

Oakland Fresh is a network of 22 school produce markets throughout Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) that sell fresh, mostly locally grown and pesticide-free fruits, vegetables, eggs, nuts, honey and other healthy foods at public schools.  All schools have populations with more than 70% of students qualifying for free/reduced school meals, and are located in neighborhoods that have an abundance of liquor stores and corner stores.  

Produce is purchased from local family farmers and produce distributors, and sold by parents and students during after-school hours every week at each school site. Oakland Fresh School Produce Markets are open to parents, students, staff and community residents, and also accept EBT food stamps. In addition, all school produce markets offer monthly cooking demonstrations and tastings, a Student Buyer Card program, and a Market-to-Classroom Lesson Toolkit for teachers. Visit one this week!