CityTeam Oakland helps provide toys for Oakland families in need each Christmas. Volunteers are needed to help run the CityTeam Toy Store where families can shop for free gifts for their children. Help is needed wrapping gifts, serving hot cocoa and treats, and playing games with kids. Shifts are available from 9am-11am and 11am-1pm. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Register for 9am-11am (space is limited to 15 volunteers)

Register for 11am-1pm (space is limited to 15 volunteers)

Purchase a gift from their wish list linked below and bring it back to ResOak unwrapped by 12/15. Alternatively, you can have your gift shipped directly to CityTeam by 12/20. You can also drop off gifts to CityTeam at 722 Washington Street, Oakland 94607.

ResYouth, join us at Harbor House to help run their annual Christmas Store.  The store is an empowering opportunity for parents in the San Antonio neighborhood of Oakland to select toys for their children at greatly reduced prices and experience the joy of watching their children open a gift they have chosen on Christmas morning.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers. For ages 14+ unless accompanied by an adult.

Register here.

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

Register here.

Join us at CityTeam to help prepare and serve a special Thanksgiving meal to the unhoused community.  CityTeam Oakland provides care and food for our neighbors in the greatest need in Oakland.  They also run residential programs for men and women struggling with addiction and homelessness.  Space is limited to 20 volunteers.  Age 10+.  Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Register here. 

We are partnering with the Alameda County Community Food Bank, Eat. Learn. Play, Community Kitchens and the Oakland Literacy Coalition to distribute produce boxes, books and snacks to the families of MLK Jr. Elementary School in West Oakland. Join us for one of the shifts:

8:30am-10:30am - Help with set up and produce box distribution to families (4 volunteers needed)

10:30am-12:30pm - Distribute books and snacks to elementary kids (2 volunteers needed)

2:30-5:00pm - Distribute produce boxes and books to families after school (4 volunteers needed)

Sign up for a shift here.

Join us at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help sort and pack farm-fresh produce and dry goods for those in Oakland struggling with hunger.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers.  Youth (ages 10-17) are welcome to participate.  One adult is required for every five youth.  Please register here.

The Food Bank is accessible via public transportation (take BART to Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and then take AC transit bus #98).  

ResOak is helping to run a book fair and ice cream social at our partner school, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary.  Volunteers are needed to help run the cash register, restock books, read with kids, and serve ice cream to families.  We will be partnering with the Oakland Public Library, Children Rising, and Boost! Oakland for this event to help families get connected to literacy resources in the city. 

Space is limited, register here to get involved.  

There are also opportunities to volunteer with the book fair during lunch and after school hours at MLK throughout the week of 10/28-11/1.  You can sign up here for a shift.

We seek to be a church that loves and serves Oakland. Join us for our first-ever ministry fair featuring representatives from ResOak's eight Oakland-based partners. There are many ways to get involved and serve. Learn more and find out where your gifts (and schedule!) work best. This event will be held directly across the street from the church after both services at 1714 Franklin.

Breakfast tacos from Rico Rico Taco and coffee will be provided.

Join us at CityTeam to help prepare and serve lunch to the unhoused community.  CityTeam Oakland provides care and food for our neighbors in the greatest need in Oakland.  They also run residential programs for men and women struggling with addiction and homelessness.  Space is limited to 10 volunteers. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register here.

Oakland is ResOak’s home. Come learn about Oakland’s past and present, and visit some of its nearby features. Each session will start with a 20 min talk in the ResOak library with a light lunch provided, and then go on a 40-min walking tour. Each week will be different, come to any or all of the weeks. Your guide: Russell Yee, a 3rd generation Oakland native and former history docent at the Oakland Museum of California, who teaches a class on Oakland for St.Mary’s College. This class will be on September 15, 22, and 29. Email Russell if you have any questions.

RSVP here for this class.

Help prepare and serve a back to school meal at Harbor House for kids and families. Harbor House Ministries serves the families in Oakland’s San Antonio neighborhood, offering a safe place for many immigrants and refugees.  They provide food and clothing acccess, after school enrichment programs, spiritual development, youth leadership and family literacy classes. 

Space is limited to 8 volunteers. Please register here.

Foster the City is a collection of churches providing homes for children in foster care in the Bay Area.  For each foster family, a team of support friends are wrapped around them to encourage, pray and help with practical needs. Join us for lunch to learn more about being a support friend at ResOak.  If you have questions, please contact Sarah Louise and Marion McCurry.

RSVP here.

Oakland is ResOak’s home. Come learn about Oakland’s past and present, and visit some of its nearby features. Each session will start with a 20 min talk in the ResOak library with a light lunch provided, and then go on a 40-min walking tour. Each week will be different, come to any or all of the weeks. Your guide: Russell Yee, a 3rd generation Oakland native and former history docent at the Oakland Museum of California, who teaches a class on Oakland for St.Mary’s College. This class will be on September 15, 22, and 29. Email Russell if you have any questions.

RSVP here for this class.

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

Register here.

Oakland is ResOak’s home. Come learn about Oakland’s past and present, and visit some of its nearby features. Each session will start with a 20 min talk in the ResOak library with a light lunch provided, and then go on a 40-min walking tour. Each week will be different, come to any or all of the weeks. Your guide: Russell Yee, a 3rd generation Oakland native and former history docent at the Oakland Museum of California, who teaches a class on Oakland for St.Mary’s College. This class will be on September 15, 22, and 29. Email Russell if you have any questions.

RSVP here for this class.

We are partnering with the Alameda County Community Food Bank, Eat. Learn. Play, Community Kitchens and the Oakland Literacy Coalition to distribute produce boxes, books and snacks to the families of MLK Jr. Elementary School in West Oakland. Join us for one of the shifts:

8:30am-12:00pm - Help with set up and produce box distribution to families (4 volunteers needed)

9:30am-12:00pm - Distribute books and snacks to elementary kids (2 volunteers needed)

2:30-5:30pm - Distribute produce boxes and books to families after school (4 volunteers needed)

Sign up for a shift here.

City Team provides care and food for our neighbors in the greatest need in Oakland. They also run residential programs for men and women struggling with addiction and homelessness.

Join us for their annual Night of Restoration to hear inspiring stories of men and women who have built new foundations for their lives through CityTeam’s programs.

Dinner is provided. More information and tickets are available here.

ResKids Families, join us for a special Family Food Sort Day at the Contra Costa Food Bank’s warehouse in Concord. We will be helping bag fresh summer produce for their community produce program. This is a special service opportunity to include families with children between the ages of 5-10 who are unable to volunteer at other food bank shifts. Older siblings are welcome to join. Space is limited to 20 volunteers (age 5 and older). 

In addition to registering here, please also create a Food Bank volunteer account for your family.  

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

Register here.  

Join us at CityTeam Oakland for S.O.S (Serving on Saturdays).  We will be helping to clean, organize and keep the men’s shelter running smoothly.  Volunteers assist with a range of duties from cleaning to sorting and organizing clothing donations, creating and handing out hygiene kits, etc. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are 20 spots remaining, so sign up soon! RSVP here for this event (select CityTeam Men’s Shelter) as your site when registering)

This event is part of Project Peace's quarterly Day of Service.  They have over 200 volunteers helping with projects on this day at 14 different organizations throughout the East Bay.  Learn more here.

Join us at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help sort and pack farm-fresh produce and dry goods for those in Oakland struggling with hunger.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers.  Youth (ages 10-17) are welcome to participate.  One adult is required for every five youth.  Please register here.

The Food Bank is accessible via public transportation (take BART to Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and then take AC transit bus #98).  

NEW DATE!  This serve event has been rescheduled and will now take place on Thursday, May 30th. 

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

Register here.  

Help prepare and serve an end of the school year graduation meal at Harbor House for kids and families. Harbor House Ministries serves the families in Oakland’s San Antonio neighborhood, offering a safe place for many immigrants and refugees.  They provide food and clothing acccess, after school enrichment programs, spiritual development, youth leadership and family literacy classes. 

Space is limited to 8 volunteers. Please register here.

Be a part of helping to run a first-ever carnival for kids and families at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in West Oakland. We will have a DJ, games, food, and more!  There are lots of opportunities to get involved with carnival games, concessions and more!  

Resurrection Oakland is partnering with several organizations for this event, including Alameda County Community Food Bank, Eat Learn Play, Community Kitchens, Oakland Literacy Coalition, Chick-Fil-A Emeryville, Rico Rico Taco, Street Soccer Oakland, Paws-to-Share and MOCHA.  

This service event will be all hands on deck! Sign up to volunteer here.

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

Register here.  

Join us at CityTeam Oakland for S.O.S (Serving on Saturdays).  We will be helping to clean, organize and keep the men’s shelter running smoothly.  Volunteers assist with a range of duties from cleaning to sorting and organizing clothing donations, creating and handing out hygiene kits, etc. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are 20 spots remaining, so sign up soon! RSVP here for this event (select CityTeam Men’s Shelter) as your site when registering)

This event is part of Project Peace's quarterly Day of Service.  They have over 200 volunteers helping with projects on March 16th at 14 different organizations throughout the East Bay.  Learn more here.

Our partner school Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in West Oakland serves 350 students TK-5th grade, including a state-sponsored preschool and a large special education program. They have a team of over 60 staff and teachers who support the kids and families.

Resurrection Oakland is helping to create a new snack bar in their staff lounge. We want to provide snacks and drinks for teachers and staff to enjoy on an ongoing basis - things like small bags of pretzels, chips, granola bars, sweets, sparkling water, and of course coffee!

It’s easy to contribute - you can purchase something from their Amazon Wishlist and bring it to church any Sunday by February 25th OR have it shipped directly to church using this address at checkout: 1714 Franklin Street #100-454 Oakland CA, 94612.

Join us at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help sort and pack farm-fresh produce and dry goods for those in Oakland struggling with hunger.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers.  Youth (ages 10-17) are welcome to participate.  One adult is required for every five youth.  Please register here.

The Food Bank is accessible via public transportation (take BART to Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and then take AC transit bus #98).  

CityTeam provides care and food for our neighbors in the greatest need in Oakland. They also run residential programs for men and women struggling with addiction and homelessness. Join us at to help serve a hot lunch meal to the unhoused community. Space is limited to 10 volunteers. 

Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register here.

This is event is now FULL. Consider serving February 10th with the food bank. More details here!

The City of Oakland is celebrating MLK Day of Service by hosting cleaning and greening events across the city. This event has been taking place annually since 2003. You can learn more and register to participate here. Events take place on January 13, 14, 15, and 20th.

"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope."

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are YOU doing for OTHERS?”

“Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.