Supervisor Elisa Márquez

🍎 Happy D2 Affordability Friday 

Food costs continue to be a challenge for many families, seniors, and students across Alameda County. Fortunately, there are food assistance programs and community resources available to help. 

If you have been impacted by recent CalFresh cuts or are looking for alternative food resources, Alameda County Community Food Bank and other community-based organizations can help connect you to food distributions and other nutrition assistance programs.  

Here in District 2, community organizations, volunteers, and local partners work every week to support families, seniors, and students facing rising food costs. 

Please note that food distribution sites and programs may have different schedules and operating hours. Availability is subject to change, so we encourage residents to contact organizations directly for the most up-to-date information.

There are many ways to support food access in our community: 

- Volunteer at a local food distribution site 
- Donate to community food programs 
- Support organizations working to address food insecurity 

Thank you to every volunteer, nonprofit, and community partner helping ensure District 2 residents have access to the resources they need. Together, we can help make District 2 and Alameda County a more affordable and food-secure community for everyone. 

My sincere condolences to the Gacoscos family, friends, community and everyone who was fortunate to know Pat Gacoscos. She will always be a cherish and loved community leader. I’m thankful for her friendship, guidance, and her steady leadership. She showed us the importance of community service, celebrating our diversity, and building bridges. Union City, and surrounding communities are better because of her. I’m thankful I had the chance to tell you in person (a few weeks ago), that I love you and am thankful for you. May she rest in peace, until we meet again my friend. 💜

We’re older and wiser, and still cute!

We are Team D2 and we’re here to Connect, Serve, and Engage with you!

Visit District2.AlamedaCountyCA.gov (or go to my LinkTree) to learn more about our staff and specific assignments.

At the Alameda County Together (ACT) for All Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting on April 30th, we took an important step forward in the formation of an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. This much needed Office will help create a more coordinated and accessible system that connects immigrant and refugee families to trusted legal support, community resources, and County services.

In Alameda County, one in three residents are foreign-born. In District 2, that number is nearly 46 percent. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, this work is deeply personal to me. Every family deserves to feel safe, informed, and supported when interacting with their government.

Over the past year, we have worked alongside community organizations, advocates, philanthropy partners, and County leadership to move this effort forward through new investments, protections, and community-centered policies.

The need is urgent, and our communities deserve action. We are not here to sit on recommendations. We are here to implement them and build a stronger, more responsive County for all.

Join us for the next Public Protection Committee meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM.
 
Agenda:
 
I. INFORMATIONAL ITEM: National Public Defense Workload Study and the AB 625 – California Public Defense Workloads and Staffing Report

II. INFORMATIONAL ITEM: Juvenile Justice Landscape Analysis & Service Needs Assessment

III. INFORMATIONAL ITEM: Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Strategy
 
 
 To access the detailed meeting agenda and teleconferencing guidelines, please click the linktree in my bio. You’ll find all the necessary information to view online. Participate via Zoom or attend in person.

✨ D2 Affordable Friday

Looking for affordable senior housing opportunities in Alameda County? Newark Gardens II in Newark is opening its waiting list for seniors 62+ and adults 18+ with disabilities! 🏡

Location: Newark Gardens II
35322 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560

Waiting List Opens: May 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Applications Due: May 20, 2026 by 5:00 PM

✔️ 1-bedroom apartments
✔️ Rent is approximately 30% of monthly income
✔️ No minimum income requirement
✔️ Pets allowed with deposit
✔️ Near public transportation, shopping, and schools

2026 Income Limits for Alameda County (1-Bedroom)
• 1 Person: Maximum yearly income $59,400
• 2 Persons: Maximum yearly income $67,900
• 3 Persons: Maximum yearly income $76,400

Eligibility: Head of household must be 62 years or older at the time of application.

Applications can be submitted online — the link to apply is in the Linktree in my bio!

Please share with seniors, families, and community members who may benefit from this opportunity! 💜