Oakland Great Plates Delivered

Feeding Oakland’s seniors and helping local business.

Apply now to receive meals

ABOUT

Oakland Great Plates Delivered is a temporary food program that delivers fresh locally prepared meals to Oakland residents who are at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19 exposure. Eligible participants can receive 3 deliveries per week containing four to six meals per delivery for a total of 14 meals per week. The program is free and available for qualified participants through March 8th, 2021.

HOW TO ENROLL

Simply complete the application form here and we will be in touch within 72 hours to confirm your eligibility.
If you need assistance enrolling, call (510) 288-7887, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST

Who qualifies

Oakland residents must meet all of the following criteria to receive nutritious and healthy meals through the Great Plates Delivered Program:

  • Are either one of the following: (1) age 65 or older, (2) age 60-64 and have been diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19, (3) age 60-64 are considered high risk by the CDC
  • Live alone or with one other program-eligible adult
  • Earn less than $74,940 (single) or $101,460 (2-person)
  • Are not currently receiving assistance from other state or federal nutrition assistance programs, like CalFresh/SNAP or Meals on Wheels
  • Have difficulty accessing food or preparing meals

How to become a participating restaurant

Fill out the online application here.

Fill out the online application here.

For more Oakland Great Plates Delivered details, see our frequently asked questions.