GET INVOLVED!

How you can support our work, other than making a financial (tax-deductible) contribution?

0. Follow us Online. You can help us expand our online reach by doing one of the following:

1. Pass along our videos along to friends by “sharing” or email.
2. “Like” us on Facebook
3. Join OFC on Twitter
4. Join our YouTube Page

1. Volunteer TODAY! Volunteers are the core drivers of our work and mission. Each year, OFC engages over 200 volunteers in our community & school gardens, weekly farmers market, community outreach and so much more! We always need ongoing volunteer support with our school and community gardens, as well as administrative work at our office such as filing, envelope stuffing and more. Fill out an application today, and our staff will plug you into our work.I. Download our application, then email or snail mail it to us! (Download application link.)II. Sign up on our Event Calendar
2. Mention our work to a philanthropist or a foundation that supports the work we do.

3. Donate. We typically raise 5-12% of our annual budget from individual contributions from people who want to see our work thrive in Oakland. Financial contributions typically range from $5-100. Your contributions allow us to cover our operational costs, provide stipends for youth, purchase garden supplies and more.

4. Support our online Store OFC has a full inventory of over 100 foodstuffs such as bulk dry grains, spices, cheese, nut milks, eggs and seasonal preserved foods. (Click here for downloadable pricesheet.) All products are organic and/or sustainably produced without harmful chemicals.We currently do not have the capacity for home delivery, orders are for pick up only.  OFC staff will package items for customers. Orders can be picked up at OFC’s Office, Weds 12-5pm, Saturdays 10a – 3pm.

5. Shop at our Farmers Market 

6. Join OFC Membership Become an Official Member of OFC! In 2011, our goal is to have a membership of 200 supporters. Being a member of OFC means that you are a core, intentional supporter of our mission and intend to support our ongoing work. Members receive the following benefits:

• 50% discount on bulk dry goods. Free entry to all OFC events Free/discounted merchandise: cookbooks, shirts, stainless steel water bottles, and other cool stuff. Surprise opportunities such as tickets to events and gifts from local businesses.
• Memberships are a tax-deductible contribution:
• 1 year $100.00
• 6 Months $50.00
• 1 year EBT : $30.00
• To become a member, download application here.
• Mail in your application, along with payment, or deliver it in person to an OFC staff member at the Oakland Community Farmers Market, Saturdays 10am – 2pm.

5. Attend/Host a party for OFC. We host Food Parties as a way for us to expand our reach into the communities we serve in Oakland. Each event is typically not the same as the previous. They are usually held in the home of our of our supporters, our office, a local restaurant or any place where we can gather. We then invite people to bring food under a theme (food justice, new seasonal foods, to celebrate a victory, etc), or we’ll prepare a huge spread of food. Then the party begins!Sign up to host a Food Party for OFC.

6. Sign up for an OFC Event on our Calendar Stay in tune with us! Sign up for one of our upcoming Food Parties, Volunteer Days, and volunteer opportunities in ongoing programming.

7. Donate something from our wish list:

1. Garden tools: shovel, garden hoe, garden forks, etc.
2. Hammers
3. Unused nails and screws
4. Compost bins
5. Wood: 2x4s, 2x6s, 4x4s
6. More….