Play.

Ensuring all Oakland elementary school and middle
school students have access to excellent places and
equitable opportunities to play.

MEETING KIDS + FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE

EAT.LEARN.PLAY

BUS

Only

14%

of 3rd-grade students in Oakland
entered the 2022-23 school year
reading below grade level.

Physical activity, including participation in youth sports, is a critical part of childhood development and offers numerous physical, mental, social-emotional, and academic benefits to young people. In Oakland, only 14% of youth are getting an hour of physical activity per day, and there’s a stark gender gap as Oakland girls (9%) are much less likely to be sufficiently active than boys (19%).
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Eat. Learn. Play. in the News

Oakland Marathon

Oakland Marathon and Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Launch Strategic Partnership to Further Support Local Youth.

Permanente Expands Partnership

Kaiser Permanente Expands Partnership with Eat. Learn. Play. to Provide Healthy Meals and Safe Places for Oakland Students to Play. make a heading of it.

11th Annual Christmas

Eat. Learn. Play. hosts 11th Annual Christmas with the Currys Holiday Event

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The Eat. Learn. Play. Bus

A Mobile Resource for Oakland

Launched on September 8, 2021, the Eat. Learn. Play. Bus is a mobile resource center that embodies the foundation's three pillars. It brings each component to life through nutritious meals, educational materials, and fun activities, leaving visitors smiling and inspired. Designed by the innovative team at Cruising Kitchens, the bus offers unique, interactive experiences that benefit Oakland kids and families.

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Nutritious Food Distribution

Nourishing the Community

The passenger side of the bus focuses on providing nutritious meals and groceries. Partnering with Alameda County Community Food Bank, we deliver 500,000 pounds of groceries and fresh produce from California farms. Community Kitchens, with over 50 Oakland restaurants, helps prepare 50,000 hot meals for families, ensuring access to healthy, quality food across the city.

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Books for Every Child

Empowering Through Literacy

On the driver’s side, the bus transforms into a free bookstore, offering thousands of age-appropriate and culturally reflective books curated with partners like the Oakland Literacy Coalition and Oakland Public Library. We distribute 500,000 books annually, with 100,000 given directly from the bus. These books inspire children to explore their identities and new perspectives.

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The Art and Play Experience

Empowering Through Literacy

On the driver’s side, the bus transforms into a free bookstore, offering thousands of age-appropriate and culturally reflective books curated with partners like the Oakland Literacy Coalition and Oakland Public Library. We distribute 500,000 books annually, with 100,000 given directly from the bus. These books inspire children to explore their identities and new perspectives.

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Community Partners

Oakland Athletic League, OUSD’s Expanded Learning Program, KABOOM!, Aspen Institute, Under Armour and its
Curry Brand, Oakland Genesis Soccer Club,  Oakland Lacrosse, Positive Coaching Alliance,
Sport Court, and more.