Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA) Honors Fathers with Essential Goods Giveaway!
In celebration of Father’s Day, the Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA) hosted a special essential-goods giveaway from June 16th to 18th, 2026, to honor and support fathers and father figures in the community. This initiative, which has been underway for nearly a decade, reflects ACSSA’s longstanding commitment to supporting families and ensuring that residents’ basic needs are met during challenging times so that they can move forward with dignity, stability, and purpose.
Held at three ACSSA office locations, the Gail Steele Multi‑Service Center (formerly Eden Area), located at 24100 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544, the Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center, located at 8477 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621, and the Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center, located at 6955 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605, the Father’s Day Giveaway provided several days of support and engagement for participating community members.
A total of 123 assembled drawstring bags were distributed across all three locations, each filled with essential items to provide practical support and reinforce a sense of care and appreciation.
Donated Essential Items Included:
- Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
- Disposable wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- Shaving cream
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Chapstick
- Deodorant
- Nail Clipper
- Snacks
- Socks
Alameda County Social Services Agency Director, Andrea Ford, shared her perspective on the importance of this ongoing effort, stating: “This initiative continues to be about recognizing fathers for all they do and reminding them that their role matters. We want every father who walks through our doors to feel valued, supported, and seen.”
This Father’s Day initiative highlights ACSSA’s commitment to recognizing the vital role fathers play in strengthening families and communities. The essential‑goods bags were thoughtfully assembled to promote self‑care, provide everyday necessities, and convey appreciation for the fathers connected to ACSSA’s services.
ACSSA is grateful to the generous internal team members who donated essential items, and to those who helped organize and distribute them. Their collective effort ensured that fathers and father figures across Alameda County received meaningful support during this celebratory week.
As ACSSA continues its mission to serve and empower individuals and families, events like the Father’s Day Giveaway reaffirm the Agency’s ongoing commitment to fostering a compassionate, connected, and supportive community for everyone.
