Contact Help Me Grow
Contact Help Me Grow
Call us at 1-888-510-1211 or complete this form:
Care for a young child? Check out the activities and events going on near you.
Celebrate community, culture, and creativity every Friday night in Oakland.
Families and community members are invited to enjoy this beloved weekly event at the Oakland Museum of California, featuring live music, dance, hands-on activities, and food trucks curated by Off the Grid. With late-night access to museum galleries, lawn games, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with fun for all ages.
Date: Every Friday
Time: 5PM - 9PM
Cost: Free. Gallery access available with ticket purchase.
Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland
Weekly food distribution is available at Centro de Servicios in Union City.
This program provides fresh vegetables, dairy, meat, and non-perishable items to local families. Come early, as numbers are distributed starting at 9AM for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Everyone is welcome.
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 11AM - 12PM & 1:30PM - 4:30PM monthly food boxes – must have food bank card)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10AM – 12PM (food distribution)
Cost: Free
Location: Centro de Servicios, 525 H St., Union City
Roots Community Health is inviting families to a biweekly pop-up market.
Families can access healthy groceries, resources, and community support at this outdoor event held in the Sobrante Park Lot. Guests are encouraged to RSVP for faster access to available items.
Date: Every 2nd & 4th Friday
Time: 2PM - 4PM
Cost: Free
Location: Sobrante Park Lot, 105th Ave. & Edes Ave., Oakland
Link: Click here to register.
Help Me Grow Alameda County is a no-cost information and referral helpline for the babies you love. We can help you find a playgroup, find out when your child will start walking (or stop crying!) or help you prepare your child for school. Help Me Grow can answer the questions parents have about their kids ages birth to 5. No question too big or too small.
See what parents have to say about the help they received and hear from staff about what they have to offer.
Call us at 1-888-510-1211 or complete this form: