Mandela Partners

The WYSE program focused on educating West Oakland's youth on the social justice impacts of food and health.

[4] The inception of the co-op was in response to requests made to Mandela Partners by residents of West Oakland.

[5] The Mandela Foods Cooperative holds classes focused on nutrition and is centrally located two blocks from the West Oakland BART station making it accessible to both West Oakland residents and other residents of the San Francisco Bay Area.

"[7] The Mandela Foods Cooperative helps "under-resourced farmers by establishing an alternative distribution network that passes on wholesale prices to community retailers and institutions.

"[10] Mandela Partners aims to build local economies, increase food access, and support family farmers and a healthier community.