As the CEO of the Davis Street Community Center (DSCC) in San Leandro, California, Rose Padilla Johnson has managed a diverse array of community programs for more than 25 years. Committed to serving low-income families, Rose Padilla Johnson oversees programs including health clinic and child care services, as well as community services initiatives such as food drives.
On May 11, 2019, DSCC participated in the country’s largest one-day food collection drive, Stamp Out Hunger, which gathers community service organizations and local post offices to donate food to people in need. Marking DSCC’s most successful food drive ever, the community center collected more than 25,000 pounds of food.
The 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger drive drew more than 30 volunteers to the San Leandro Post Office on Abram Court. Davis Street staff worked alongside municipal leaders, Key Club members, and high school students to sort thousands of pounds of non-perishable food items to be donated to local food banks. In addition to participating in food drives, DSCC supports low-income families in the area through food, clothing, healthcare, and childcare programs.
