The U.S. grocery industry is splitting into two segments: those that sell luxury goods and those that sell cheap ones. Both Whole Foods Market (luxury) and Wal-Mart (cheap) are among America’s fastest-growing stores (although they have slowed down a bit recently). As a result of this split between luxury and discount retails, there is […]

People’s Grocery
Job Announcement and Description
Enterprise Manager
Description of Position
People’s Grocery is seeking a versatile and experienced individual to lead the development and management of the SOUL Box, a new food distribution enterprise that will provide fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income families in West Oakland. The Enterprise Manager’s primary role will be to develop the structure […]

The new Whole Foods Market in Oakland is sponsoring People’s Grocery through the “Nickels for Non-profits Donation Program”. When customers bring their own bags in the store to pack their groceries they are given the option of receiving a five cent credit per bag or donating the five cents to People’s Grocery.
While we […]

People’s Grub Parties are monthly events held to educate the community about health and nutrition by presenting a short cooking demonstration, a workshop presented by our “Peer 2 Peer” Youth and a Tasting of the food along with socializing, music and dancing.
So, this December, come out and join People’s Grocery for food, fun and games […]