Alameda County’s Information Technology Department frequently plans and participates in community service projects, read on to learn about some their recent ones.
Out Information Technology Department (ITD) decided to help those in our communities who are at-risk of hunger. The department organized a holiday food drive in December. They collected 712 pounds of food and donated $912 to Alameda County Community Food Bank. Those donations will equate to 2417 meals for children, adults, and seniors in our community. But, they weren’t done. They doubled-down and organized a volunteer day at the food bank in January.
Members of the team visited the food bank and assisted with processing some of the produce that gets delivered daily. They took large packages of produce and divided them into smaller packages to be distributed into the community. At the end of the day, volunteers had packaged 32,220 pounds of produce. As our technology team likes to point out, ITD cares about our community.
Animal Shelter Drive
In March, our Information Technology Department (ITD) organized a donation drive for East Bay SPCA. They collected 30 blankets, 20 towels, food (5 bags, 124 cans, 30 pouches), 12 bags/boxes of treats, 22 toys, 6 collars, and 2 bowls for the animals staying at the animal shelter.
Lake Merritt Cleanup
On April 17, 2024, our Information Technology Department (ITD) gathered to pickup trash from around Lake Merritt. This had become an ITD tradition until the pandemic hit. Now, they have restarted it. They partnered with the Lake Merritt Institute who provided gloves, trash cans, and tools to pickup and retrieve trash in and around the lake.
Paper Flowers
In May, our Information Technology Department (ITD) gathered to make paper flowers for seniors at the Hong Fook Center here in Oakland. The hope was that the flowers could bring some joy to the residents’ day.
Activity Kits
In June, our Information Technology Department (ITD) creating activity kits for patients and families at Children’s Hospital. They collected coloring books, notebooks, crayons, markers, colored pencils, games, and other items. The donations had to be cleaned and wiped down first since they are going to the hospital. They were then assembled into kits and delivered to Children’s Hospital.