| Last updated on November 14, 2008 |
Uhuru Foods raises funds to support the African-led Uhuru Movement. Uhuru Foods supports the black community's call for a real, lasting peace through shared prosperity and economic development.
Description:
Uhuru Foods coordinates food booths at Farmer's Markets, Streetfairs and Music Festivals.
We also co-sponsor the Uhuru Holiday Pie Campaign, a fundraiser for the African People's Education and Defense Fund. For 24 years, the Uhuru Holiday Pie Campaign has been a holiday tradition allowing the broadest sector of our communities to support economic development and social justice for African people.
We are organized by the African People's Solidarity Committee, formed to raise funds and win political support for the campaigns and programs of the Uhuru Movement. The Uhuru Movement is an African working class led movement that struggles for self-determination and the unification and liberation of Africa and African people.
History:
Uhuru Foods has coordinated streetfairs, farmer's markets, and the holiday pie campaign since 1979.
We have coordinated food booths at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Reggae on the River, San Francisco Pride Festival, Oakland's Art and Soul, the Oxnard Strawberry Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, Fillmore Jazz Festival and numerous other festivals thoughout the Bay Area.
Contact people:
Main office number: (510) 759-8154
Office fax number: (510) 217-4422
Address:
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865 Marina Parkway
Richmond, CA 94804
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.uhurufoods.org
Directions:
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We are operating our pie production from Artisan Kitchen.
From Oakland and SF take 80 to 580 (Towards San Rafael), exit Marina Bay Parkway, make left off ramp passing over 580. Directly ahead to the left is the Artisan Kitchen in a new industrial building. |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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No others
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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14
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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No
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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No
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