We bought a T-shirt screen printing shop in North Oakland!
Eight summers ago, I met a little boy on a West Oakland street corner who was afraid to try a cool, refreshing Green Smoothie because he had diabetes.
So did his mom.
So did most of his community.
When I blended one just for him and assured him that it was safe, he was so thrilled that he saved more than half for his mother.
He carried it home to her and she loved it!
That day we served hundreds and hundreds of Green Smoothies on that corner for him and his friends, family and the whole community.
It was on that day, at that health and wellness fair that I set out on a mission to expose as many folks as possible, in communities like his to the concept that one Green Smoothie a day could improve their health dramatically.
In the fifth year of this journey, I realized this is a message for ALL of America.
Kelly teaching school children about green smoothies
Since then, I’ve been working with school children and teens in Oakland, teaching them about nutrition and how to blend fresh greens, fruits, and vegetables into delicious smoothies as a highly effective way to get nutrients into our bodies.
This summer we’re making our smoothies available to everyone on a sliding scale. Our crew sources locally in Berkeley-Oakland and blends in a restaurant kitchen in downtown Oakland.
Free Electric Smoothie distribution at Fruitvale BART station
Coming soon: Screen Printing
Starting this summer we’ll offer screen printing services including custom-ordered T-shirts, tote bags and other printed items, as well as classes, studio rentals, screens, and more. We are working with local, long-time screen printers who are training and leading us in fulfilling orders so you can feel good knowing that ordering from us both supports our work and that you’ll get high quality products.
Support our work
Please consider supporting The Electric Smoothie Lab Apothecary and Printshop with a donation. This is especially helpful in our start-up phase to cover our expenses.
You can also support us by placing a screen printing order, joining our mailing list, or, if you have time and skills to offer, let us know through our contact form.
The Grease Diner storefront on San Pablo Avenue in Oakland-Berkeley, future site of The Electric Smoothie Lab Apothecary & Printshop
Our shop
When we open, our space will offer:
- Weekly selection of Electric Smoothies offered on a sliding scale
- Custom T-shirt orders (and other apparel) and printed products for sale
- Healing recipes for plant medicines as well as products for sale
- Youth internships (ages 18-25) through our partners, Unity Council and Planting Justice
- Studio and gallery space for art, craft, healing, and social justice re-education
- Screen printing classes and studio time
- Community gatherings and events
Location
Our new screen printing shop and hub is located at 6604 San Pablo Ave. Oakland, CA. We’re a few blocks south of Ashby, near the Goodwill store, formerly the The Grease Diner.
Donate now
We welcome all contributions to the work! We couldn’t do this without the generous support of our community, friends, and family.
Exit I80 at Ashby, turn right on San Pablo Ave. and we’re on the left just past the Goodwill store.