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Housing Programs
Adult Re-entry Housing
In August 2019, Arsola’s was awarded a multi-million, multi-year grant by the Bureau of State and Community Corrections to identify, screen and place formerly incarcerated persons in long-term housing. To date we have housed 13 persons.
Adult Residential Facility
Arsola’s House is a 56-bed residential facility for adults located in east Oakland. We offer long-term housing for the physically, mentally, and developmentally challenged, housing insecure, persons recovering from substances and alcohol, and survivors of domestic violence, veterans, senior citizens, and unsheltered formerly incarcerated persons.
Food Programs
Food Distribution Program
Arsola’s Distribution Center and Community Services (ADCCS) ‘rescues’ food from several grocers around the Bay Area who are required by federal and state law to donate food that is edible rather than throwing it away. Arsola’s DCCS picks up the food and safely transports it to distribution sites throughout deep east Oakland. Our food program volunteers have received Serve Safe Food Handler training.
Donations vary each pick-up. We do not know in advance what or how much will be given to us. Participants must bring their own bags or shopping cart. We ask that you be considerate of others and take only what you need. First come, first served.
Monthly Homebound Delivery
to be added to our waiting list for home delivery, click here. Please include your full name, address including zip code and phone number in the body of the email. We will contact you within 48 hours.
Faith and Nonprofit Organization Distribution
if you are a faith-based or nonprofit organization located in Oakland, currently have or would like to start a food distribution, click here Faith and Nonprofit Organization Food Distribution to request an application. We will contact you within 48 hours.
Emergency Food Pantry
call 510-924-7886, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Your call will be returned within 24 hours. You can also send us an email request by clicking here.
Community Services
Each year we giveaway 500 backpacks filled with school supplies, host a Thanksgiving food distribution, and host a holiday party featuring seasonal foods and a gift giveaway for youth and senior citizens.