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What's New?

Parking lot markets, food festivals & fresh bakery treats

The Bread Project's been busy hitting up farmer's markets and summer events and festivals.

Farmer's Markets

Every Thursday from 12pm-7pm, the Bread Project has a bakery stand at the Emeryville Farmer's Market next to City Hall. On Saturdays, we're at the Phat Beets Market in North Oakland with fresh baked breads and pastries. Come out and try our affordable and delicious wares!

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Festivals and Events

The Bay Area is exploding with food events and festivals! So many, we can't go to them all, but be sure to check us at the upcoming Eat Real Festival, Solano Avenue Stroll, and Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival in late August and mid September!

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posted July 31, 2010

Accepting Applications for Job Training

Attention job seekers and employment counselors. the Bread Project is accepting applications for our job training program.

Bakery Production Training

Provides trainees with the skills and experience needed to work in the food manufacturing sector, such as large bakeries or pastry companies.

Food Service Training

Offers training in basic culinary, barista, and customer service skills to help trainees get jobs in food service businesses.

Bakery Production Training
Cafe/Restaurant Training

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For more information about our program and the application process, please contact us at:

Email: info@breadproject.org
Phone: 510-594-1702 (Emeryville)
Phone: 510-644-4575 (Berkeley)

posted April 14, 2010

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Featured in the press

Changing Lives, One Roll at a Time, Oakland Magazine, July-August, 2010

Ozzie's is reborn as Elmwood Cafe, San Francisco Chronicle, April 29, 2010

East Bay residents make dough with the Bread Project, KALW News, April 19, 2010 (includes audio recording of the broadcast)

Chocolate by the Bay: A Review of the 2010 San Francisco Chocolate Salon, Seattle Pi, March 25, 2010

New East Bay space to help nonprofit turn jobless into breadwinners, Oakland Tribune, February 24, 2010

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