Mobile Wellness Unit

Oakland’s First Mobile Wellness Unit: Health Comes to You

A custom-equipped vehicle delivering comprehensive wellness services directly into Oakland’s food-desert neighborhoods. Think of it as an ice-cream truck for health — music plays, families gather, and everyone receives exactly what they need.

What We Provide

🥬 Fresh Food

Locally sourced produce
Culturally aligned food options
“Take what you need” model
Partnerships with local food-justice organizations

💧 Clean Water

Filtered drinking water
On-site water quality testing
Education on home filtration solutions
Connections to local water resource programs

❤️ Health Screenings

Blood pressure checks
BMI & waist circumference
Blood sugar testing
General wellness assessments
All screenings conducted by trained Urban Wellness Advocates

📚 Health Education

One-on-one health coaching
Resource referrals (clinics, food banks, mental health, etc.)
Free workshops for families
Take-home guides and materials

Where We Serve

Interactive Map: (8 Oakland neighborhoods highlighted)

Current Routes

West Oakland: Wednesdays, 2–5 PM
East Oakland: Thursdays, 2–5 PM
Fruitvale: Fridays, 2–5 PM

Measurable Impact

We’re not just providing services — we are building the evidence base for a new national model of community-led health.

What We Measure

Changes in blood pressure
Improvements in food security
Shifts in health behaviors
Neighborhood-level health outcomes

Why It Matters

Our research helps cities across the country replicate this model and launch their own community-centered wellness routes.

See It In Action

Embedded Video: “A Day in the Life of the Mobile Wellness Unit”

Sponsor a Route

Gold Partners ($20,000/year) can sponsor a neighborhood route, providing weekly wellness services to 60–80 families.