Alt Text: A group of OHA staff and residents smiling while holding holiday meal bags at the District 6 Thanksgiving Food Giveaway.

Oakland Housing Authority provides food to support families during the holiday season

November 20, 2025

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) will participate in the District 6 Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center. OHA Foundation (OHAF) purchased 100 food bags for families in District 6, with each bag containing a turkey or chicken and all the items needed for a complete Thanksgiving meal.

This annual event supports OHAF’s mission to support families and promote housing stability and community connection. By participating, OHA and OHAF help ensure that residents and families have access to nutritious meals during the holiday season.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
  • Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Location: Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center, 7701 Krause Ave., Oakland, CA 94605
  • Distribution: First-come, first-served

Eligibility and Guidelines:

  • Participants must live in District 6
  • One food bag per household
  • Residents must pick up their food bag at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center on the day of the event

Volunteer Opportunities:

OHA staff are invited to volunteer to help prepare and distribute food bags to families. This is a meaningful opportunity to support the community and connect with colleagues while serving Oakland residents.

For questions about the event or volunteer opportunities, contact Faustina Mututa at fmutata@oakha.org or (510) 414-3357.

OHA staff and volunteers hand out holiday meal bags at the District 6 Thanksgiving Food Giveaway.
Volunteers distribute holiday meal bags to residents at the District 6 Thanksgiving Food Giveaway in November 2024. The event reflects OHA’s commitment to supporting resident well-being through direct service programs that address food insecurity in the communities it serves.