Press
We’re excited to work with journalists and artists to spotlight the amazing stories from our community and entrepreneurs! If you're part of the media, we’d love to hear from you—please email us at media@mandelapartners.org.
AIM: Agricultural Institute of Marin
Tatiana Thomas is the heart and soul of Josephine's Southern Cuisine. She has been a vibrant presence at AIM’s Hayward Market for three years after turning a dream into a business. Josephine’s Southern Cuisine is a success because of Tatiana’s dedication and delicious food, and a helping hand during a time of need from AIM’s Racial Equity Fund (REF).
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Foodwise
Baby Bean Pie was first connected to Foodwise through Mandela Partners, when they participated in a Pop-Ups on the Plaza event in fall of 2022.
KRON4
Diana Ramirez Jasso and Alejandro Ramirez Jasso from Yoyo’s Botaneria joined hosts Jessica Wills and Rachael Maurer to chat about Día De Los Muertos and share all the unique modern Mexican snacks they feature at their eatery.
SF Chronicle
Clandestina Cocina, a Cuban pop-up that sells at farmers' markets, makes an exceptional Cubano sandwich.
KQED Bay Area
Reporter Cecilia Phillips visits E14th Eatery + Kitchen, a community kitchen and food business incubator in Ashland, CA.
American Heart Association News
Bria Hutson, founder of Ju'C Fruits, transformed her eating habits after becoming a mother and, with support from Mandela Partners, established a plant-based eatery to provide healthy food in her community.
Castro Valley Forum
The Fresh Food for Families initiative has delivered 150,000 healthy meals as part of Alameda County’s Emergency Food program while providing a lifeline for local food businesses at the same time.
Univision Área de la Bahía
En plena pandemia, una empresaria cuenta cómo los recursos de una organización sin fines de lucro le han permitido cumplir su sueño de abrir su negocio. Expertos aconsejan estar pendientes y solicitar este tipo de ayuda.
NOSH Berkeleyside
San Leandro has seen a surge of new dining and gourmet food establishments, including As Kneaded Bakery, Top Hatters Kitchen, Papaito Rotisserie and nearby Ashland Market and Café.
The California Wellness Foundation
The market and cafe provides a space for community entrepreneurs to incubate their business, market test and sell products in a low-cost retail venue
YES! Magazine
Learn more about a Bay Area market and cafe that aims to build wealth for local food entrepreneurs and the local community.
East Bay Times
The Ashland Market & Cafe will bring healthier meals to a low-income neighborhood while serving as an "incubator" for four up-and-coming food businesses.
SF Chronicle
In keeping with the nonprofit’s mission to bring healthy food to low-income East Bay neighborhoods, Ashland Market & Cafe is the result of a partnership with the Alameda County Economic Development Agency and Resources for Community Development.
Tri-City Voice
Learn more about the new food hall opening in Ashland, CA and all the exciting food to come!