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White Pony Express Receives $175K Grant to Fight Hunger and Food Waste

White Pony Express is the recipient of a $175,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation aimed at helping reduce the East Bay’s food waste and food-insecure people. The grant will expand the White Pony Express Food Rescue Program, which gathers surplus fresh food from grocers, retailers, farmers markets, restaurants and wholesalers and deliver it to organizations serving people in need. Eve Birge, CEO of White Pony Express, said that through this grant, the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation is not only facilitating nutrition security, but also preventing tons of good food from going to landfill.

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1 year ago

August 17, 2024

Oakland Post

Photo credited to White Pony Express.

By Kathy Chouteau

The Richmond Standard

White Pony Express is the recipient of a $175,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation aimed at helping reduce the East Bay’s food waste and food-insecure people.

The grant will expand the White Pony Express Food Rescue Program, which gathers surplus fresh food from grocers, retailers, farmers markets, restaurants and wholesalers and deliver it to organizations serving people in need.

Eve Birge, CEO of White Pony Express, said that through this grant, the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation is not only facilitating nutrition security, but also preventing tons of good food from going to landfill.

She said through this partnership, “we are helping to break the cycle of institutionalized inequity, malnutrition and associated chronic health and psychological issues by providing nutritious, fresh food, free of charge, with consistency.”

White Pony Express said that food insecurity affects more than 33 million people nationwide and increases the risk for diabetes and high blood pressure. While numerous East Bay residents suffer from hunger daily, grocers, restaurants and other food sellers discard thousands of pounds of high-quality food because of artificially created sell-by dates, excess inventory, or due to it not meeting presentation standards.

Dr. David Pryor, medical director of Anthem Blue Cross in California, said they are thrilled to be working with a like-minded partner. He added that they believe food is medicine and increasing access to nutritious foods is one way to help improve the overall health and wellbeing of individuals.

White Pony Express’ Food Rescue Program operates every day of the week throughout the year and rescues approximately 15,000 pounds of high quality, largely perishable food daily from various food outlets to help those in need. Learn more here.

The Anthem Blue Cross Foundation is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Association and a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation.

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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December 4, 2025

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.