It has provided free medical care since opening in 1969.
[2] Two founders were local booksellers Moe Moskowitz and Fred Cody, of Moe's Books and Cody's Books.
[3] Since opening, the Berkeley Free Clinic has provided both medical and dental assistance.
[4] In 2009, the clinic faced severe budget cuts due to the fiscal crisis in the state of California.
[5] In February 2017, the Berkeley Free Clinic created a program that offers free dental work to undocumented immigrants.