Oakland continues to step up for its kids. This city is once again offering free meals throughout the summer at dozens of community sites. Earlier this year, the city warned the program might fold under mounting costs. But it was the case until a few familiar names stepped in. When you hear Oakland, you immediately think of Stephen Curry, his wife Ayesha Curry, and their foundation, Eat. Learn. Play. And they refused to watch this program fade away. 

The city later announced the summer food initiative would survive, backed by the East Bay Community Foundation, Eat. Learn. Play., and the Alameda County Food Bank. Their mission’s clear: no child in Oakland goes hungry when school doors close. Last summer alone, the program dished out over 100,000 meals. But as Ayesha Curry recently pointed out, this kind of effort takes a village. She jumped on Instagram with a heartfelt plea, rallying people everywhere to join the cause.

In her story, Ayesha said, We’ve started delivering 1,200 meals daily to more than 20 sites across Oakland, ensuring kids have the nutrition they need to thrive all summer. But also, she made it clear this isn’t a one-household operation. “But we truly can’t do it alone. We need your help,” she added, to remind everyone that big change requires many hands.

Stephen and Ayesha Curry founded Eat. Learn. Play. in 2019, and they haven’t lifted their foot off the gas since. Unlike many high-profile figures content with cutting checks and disappearing, the Currys remain deeply woven into Oakland’s community fabric. They don’t just bankroll projects. They show up, speak out, and roll up their sleeves. And in doing so, they’ve transformed that platform into something far bigger than a charitable brand. It’s become a lifeline for countless families, with a tangible, lasting impact felt across the city.

Ayesha Curry opens up about $100 million revelation

Ayesha Curry recently peeled back the curtain on a staggering figure tied to the foundation she runs with husband Stephen Curry. “What we’re doing is closing gaps,” she noted, a phrase echoed throughout From Struggle to Strength: Advancing Literacy Efforts in Oakland, a short film series highlighting the foundation’s mission to reshape local schools.

During the TIME 100 Philanthropy Impact Dinner, the Golden State Warriors‘ legend’s wife, Ayesha, revealed the jaw-dropping scope of their work. “Since launching in 2019, Eat. Learn. Play has invested nearly 100 million in Oakland’s children and we’re just getting started,” she announced, setting the room abuzz.

Ayesha outlined how that investment covers everything from literacy programs and tutoring to meal services and safe spaces for kids to play. “This is a long game, a lifelong game,” she stressed. She added that the foundation plans to stay locked in alongside their community, city, and partners for the long haul.

Acknowledging the work ahead, Ayesha closed with a hopeful reminder. “Of course, the work is far from finished but I’ve never been more hopeful about what’s ahead,” she said. “Progress is possible when purpose meets action.” And judging by their relentless pace, the Currys are nowhere near done.