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Alameda County Social Services
North Oakland Office
2000 San Pablo Ave
Oakland CA 94612
Press Room
For media inquiries, please call (510) 271-9100.
In the News
- The Guardian - Fears grow over 'food swamps' as drugstores outsell major grocers
- East Bay Times – Food Stamp benefits to be available for California Residents on SSI.
- Daily Californian - CalFresh cards to be made more accessible to people with disabilities
- Pleasanton Weekly -CalFresh benefits now available to SSI/SSP recipients
- California Reinvestment Coalition - California Advocates Celebrate Victory That Results In Bank Of America, JPMorgan Chase, And Wells Fargo Providing Free ATM Access To Public Benefit Recipients
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Local Impact of Government Shutdown:
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SF Gate- Wednesday News Roundup 1/23/19
TV:KRON-SF 5:30AM, 6:30AM, 9AM 1/23/19
Radio:KQED-FM 8AM, 10AM 1/23/19
KCBS-AM 1PM, 2PM 1/23/19
- Univision - El impacto del cierre parcial de govierno se extiende a los beneficiarios del programa CalFresh
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NBCBayArea - Counties to Provide Advance Payment of CalFresh During Government Shutdown
- San Francisco Classical Voice - Oakland Symphony’s “Hall Pass” Welcomes New Audiences
- Daily Californian - Alameda County's "Rethink Your Drink" Goes Beyond Canned Messages
- KDTV Univision (Spanish language) - The Costliest Mistakes for Food Stamp Recipients
- Albany Patch - You're Fat, Alameda County: Time To Eat Healthy
- NBC Bay Area - Alameda County Campaign Promotes Healthier Food, Drink Choices
- Daily Californian - Alameda County launches 'CalFresh for Health' campaign
- SFGATE/Bay City News - Campaign Promotes Healthier Food, Drink Choices
- KCBS - SSA Provides CalFresh Food Benefits Application Assistance for Wildfire Victims residing in Alameda County (October 27, 2017)
- Rockridge Patch - Local Organizations Help Bring Awareness to CalFresh Awareness Month
- East Bay Times - East Bay Times - East Bay: Medically Fragile Twins In Danger Of Separation; Woman Says 'I'll Take Them'
- KCBS - New Parents Gather In Oakland To Celebrate Recent Adoptions Of Foster Kids
- Bay City News - 11 families celebrate new adoptions in Oakland
- KTVU - New Family Celebration: Adoption Finalizations for 11 Former Foster Children and Youth
- SF.USChinaPress.com - Alameda County making innovation by pre-filling food stamp application form
- KCBS Radio - The push is on: Getting more eligible residents in Alameda County to apply for CalFresh
- KDTV Univision (Spanish language) - New technology to feed more Alameda County families in need
- KCBS Radio - SSA Launches Campaign Targeting Elder Financial Abuse
- KCBS Radio - More on SSA's 'Trust But Verify' Message for Seniors
- East Bay Times - "My Word" by Lori A. Cox: Moral obligation to report elder abuse suspicions
- East Bay Times - Alameda County warns of elder financial abuse
- San Francisco Chronicle - Looking for Work, But Off the Streets
- Contra Costa Times - Survey: Bank surcharges hurt finances for social assistance recipients statewide
- KCBS Radio - More on how SSA is installing ATMs for families in need
- KCBS Radio - SSA is installing ATMs for families in need
- Oakland Tribune - Alameda County to install No-fee ATMs for families in need
- San Francisco Chronicle - Single Mother Gets Blessing After Being Laid Off (Season of Sharing)
- San Francisco Chronicle - Injured Dance Instructor Gets Back on Her Feet (Season of Sharing)
- San Francisco Chronicle -
Loma Prieta quake hero finds home, hope through Season of Sharing
- San Francisco Chronicle - Former foster youths find hope at old Oakland orphanage site
- ABC7 News - Study: Welfare Recipients Spend Millions on ATM Fees
- KRON4 News - Healthy Farm Stand Opens for Low-Income Residents
- The Daily Review - Oakland: Produce Stand Opens February 14 at Social Services Agency Office
- The Daily Review - Free tax help for Alameda County low-income, moderate-income residents
- The Daily Review - Hayward produce stand sets up outside Alameda County Social Services office
- Oakland Tribune - Sisters in Solidarity lend a helping hand to those in need at the Eastmont Garden of Hope
- KCBS Radio - More from Lori A. Cox, Agency Director, on how SSA is assisting callers with health care reform.
- KGO Radio - Lori A. Cox, Agency Director, explains how SSA will assist callers as health care reform takes effect.
- Oakland Tribune - Alameda County will hire more workers to handle the influx of calls for the new health care law
- KALW-FM - Bringing Storytime to the Long Wait for Social Services
- The Chronicle of Social Change - Changing waiting room culture, one book at a time
- American Medical News - Medicaid-eligible but not enrolled? ACA a likely stimulus
- Oakland Post - Read While You Wait Promotes Community Literacy
- Oakland Tribune - Alameda County launches new Medi-Cal campaign to enroll 15,000 children
- LA Times - Alameda County launches nearly nude campaign for healthcare
- KQED - Alameda County teen leaders to tackle problems facing high school girls at summit
- SFGATE - Bad times get better for woman, 81
- SFGATE -
For mother of 6, apartment a 'miracle'
Press Releases
- ALAMEDA COUNTY RALLIES COMMUNITY TO FIGHT ELDER ABUSE: Social Services Agency, District Attorney’s Office Lead Special Event at County Fair (June 13, 2019)
- Message to Seniors and Disabled Residents on SSI/SSP: You’re No Longer Left Out -- Alameda County Focuses CalFresh Awareness Month 2019 on Connecting Newly Eligible with Benefits (May 29, 2019)
- NEW START FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS: Alameda County's "Women Breaking Barriers to Success" Forum Offers New Opportunities (April 4, 2019)
- Most Alameda County CalFresh Recipients to Receive February Benefits as soon as January 15, 2019 (January 14, 2019)
- Housing Costs Add to Pressure for Elder Abuse Victims: Alameda County Launches Regional Efforts to Protect Seniors (June 19, 2018)
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"RETHINK YOUR DRINK" Campaign Challenges CalFresh Recipients to Make Healthier Choices : Alameda County's CalFresh Awareness Month Targets Sugar Consumption (May 14, 2018)
- CalFresh Food Benefits Application Assistance Available To Wildfire Victims Residing In Alameda County (October 26, 2017)
- On Our Menu of Services: Alameda County Social Services Agency Serving Free Summer Lunch to Kids & Teens (June 16, 2017)
- Purses Full of Hope: Alameda County Social Services Agency Presents Surprise Mother's Day Gift to Public Assistance Recipients (May 12, 2017)
- Tax Prep Program Plays to Full House (April 14, 2017)
- Alameda County Partners Launch Technology To End Hunger (October 31, 2016) (October 31, 2016)
- Governor Signs AB 1702 to Protect Sexually Exploited Minors: New Legislation Allows Additional Safeguards for Sexually Exploited Children and Youth (August 18, 2016)
- This Summer's Special: Alameda County Social Services Agency Serving Free Lunch to Kids and Teens, June 23 - August 11, 2016 (June 20, 2016)
- Elder Abuse Awareness Campaign Urges Seniors to "Trust But Verify" Where Money is Concerned (June 7, 2016)
- Lessons in Food Security for Students and Other Young Adults (May 16th, 2016)
- Unique Group of Leaders to be Honored (April 29, 2016)
- More Housing Help Urged for CalWORKs Families (May 14, 2015)
- Alameda County Reaches Out to Seniors In Need of Food Assistance (April 15, 2015)
- Alameda County's Low-Moderate Income Tax Filers Receive Professional Quality Tax Services at No Cost (January 20, 2015)
- Not Your Typical Bologna Sandwich: Alameda County Social Services Agency Serving Free Summer Lunch to Kids & Teens (July 7, 2014)
- May is CalFresh Awareness Month: Alameda County Takes Aim at Hunger and Obesity (May 5, 2014)
- Volunteer Tax Program's Happy Returns: Alameda County's "No Cost" Tax Help Nets Over $26,000 for Local Family (March 28, 2014)
- Alameda County Social Services Opens Third Front in War on Food Deserts (February 24, 2014)
- A Fresh Approach to Valentine's Day: SSA Opens Second Farm Stand Feb. 14 (February 13, 2014)
- Tax Program Helps Keep Dollars in Local Pockets (January 23, 2014)
- Grand Opening for Organic Produce Stand - "Dirt" Cheap (December 18, 2013)
- "Read While You Wait" Opens New Chapter in Community Literacy (June 26, 2013)
- May Is CalFresh Awareness Month (May 1, 2013)
- New Ad Campaign Bares All to Promote Medi-Cal Coverage (January 14, 2013)
- 19 Alameda County Foster Children of All Ages Will Get Permanent Families Just In Time For The Holidays (November 16, 2012)
- For Girls by Girls--Young Women Leadership
Junior Commission on the Status of Women--First Annual "FREE" Summit for High School Girls (September 24, 2012)
- Provides Brighter Summer Job Prospects for At-Risk Youth (June 1, 2012)
- Keeping Family Ties -- Alameda County Social Services Agency Opens County's First Family Visitation Center for Children and Youth in Foster Care
(May 23, 2011)
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