People’s Grocery

I am new to the area. I read great reviews and am really disappointed. I the quality quantity and variety. I spent 20 $ on a grub box for things I could have got at a grocery store for 10 $. The oranges were green in my first BAG. Apples w mildew core. No response to 10+ calls and 10+ emails. Tried to switch pick up locations. And hold pkg while I was out of town. NO response. Still took my $ for the days I asked for no pick up and will not return $. Shriveled an whited greens.

PG’s Wholesale Hookup rocks! We order through their catalog two to three times per year. We send a friendly email, our stuff shows up the next Wednesday, we pick-​up at their office in Oakland and pay with a check. Always easy and very friendly folks. The catalog has so many many choices (overwhelming, really), but we focus on bulk organic grains and beans (50 lb bags) plus non-​perishables like TP and laundry detergent. Oatmeal is half of the price at the grocery store. We feel good having backup food supplies on hand and supporting a valuable local organization.

I LOVE the Grub Box. $ 25 a week for enough produce for two hungry vegans. These days, when I don’t have the Grub Box, I don’t know how to function. I go into the grocery store, and I’m completely bamboozled. To boot, the produce you get in your Grub Box is organic, locally produced, and DELICIOUS.
Convenient pickup locations throughout the East Bay, and your money goes to support PG’s awesome food justice work. I recommend it to anyone who likes food.

The Grub Box is a great addition to my life. I pick it up before 8 from a neighbor a block away and veggies and fruits all week long. The price is reasonable and I really like supporting their work. I recommend the Grub Box. Easy as can be.

i am so proud to say that i am a member of the peoples grocery. i was introduced to the program last year by a classmate during a discussion about food rights in impoverished areas. and yes, this does include west oakland. the statistics on fresh food accessibility there are staggering, the fact that you could find over 80 liquor stores and not a single fresh produce mart there was disgusting. but the peoples grocery is doing wonders to change that.
the concept of their CSA program is simple: everyone has the right to healthy, fresh, organic, local produce regardless of economic status.
who works there: volunteers and local youth who learn about food rights and agricultural job skills. they have two community gardens in oakland and one large farm in sunol. they keep the prices accessible to west oakland residents and non residents alike ($ 12 — $ 24 a box depending on your location and situation)
what you get: members can sign up through the web site to receive a «grub box» either weekly or bi-​weekly. a box feeds an average family of four for about a week. it contains a variety of greens, seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs. because it contains whatever is in season at the time, you get all kinds of goodies that you may have never tried before! recipe ideas come in every box and the volunteers are usually making sample dishes for you to try when you come collect your box that may inspire you to try something new.
this program has made a huge impact on how i look at food and food rights in urban areas. and i give them total credit for my recent discovery that i apparently love kale and turnips! who knew? this company balances deliciousness and justice perfectly. believe me, you want to be a part of this.

Now, THIS IS the greatest discovery since sliced bread!
This is not just a grocery store, it’s a REVOLUTION!
Man, I love Oakland.
So, West Oakland is economically challenged, blighted, underserved, etc. There are liquor stores within walking distance or anywhere, and where’s the fresh produce? Well, before People’s Grocery, who fricken knows? Now, this is the spot.
This organization is working to provide healthy food where it’s needed. And, it’s not about coming into a market area, and taking the money out to some multi-​national, oh no. The money goes back into the program. This is teaching people skills, teaching the community about nutrition, building community, working with the area’s youth, and working to change public policy. Check out the website for more. Fantastic!
I thought of giving it 4, instead of 5 stars, for this reason only. It’s hard to find out where to access the market. If you are me, or anyone around, you gotta find a way to get to them to buy the food. It’s an awesome idea and program, but I’m college educated, and I got frustrated trying to navigate the website to finally get to the section to sign up for the mailing list to be able to make bulk buying purchases from them. I’m sure they will get this down in due time, but for now, it’s an issue. However, due to knowing first hand what it takes to get an organization up and running, I know this kink is minor enough to overlook, considering the huge task they have already conquered!
The revolution doesn’t just happen, this is one step in the process!