Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Historic Oakland Foundation: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Historic Oakland Foundation leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 1 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Historic Oakland Foundation product sampling
1
Years Partnered
1
Locations Activated
5.8K+
Samples Distributed
2+
Offers Accepted
$700
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Historic Oakland Foundation

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 2+ campaigns across 1 Historic Oakland Foundation locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Historic Oakland Foundation earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches audience engage.

Complete Brand Control

Historic Oakland Foundation approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your venues without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your audience with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with venues like Historic Oakland Foundation.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your Venue

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific audience. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your venue and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your audience after completion of event.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

The product sampling activation we hosted brought in a completely different crowd than our usual weeknight regulars, which was exactly what we needed. The brand team was professional and respectful of our space, and our customers ended up spending more on food pairings while they sampled. We're already looking to schedule another event next quarter.

PI

Piedmont Avenue Wine Bar

Venue Partner

What impressed me most was how the sampling activation felt natural for our cooking school community rather than forced or out of place. The brand aligned perfectly with our culinary focus, our students got genuine value from the experience, and it sparked conversations that led to three new class enrollments. This is the kind of partnership that strengthens our venue's reputation.

TH

The Mortar & Pestle Kitchen Studio

Venue Partner

Hosting the activation helped us build a stronger connection with our neighborhood while generating some much-needed revenue during a slower season. The sampling brand donated a portion of proceeds back to our urban agriculture programs, which felt meaningful to our mission-driven space and our shoppers really appreciated that commitment.

GR

Grassroots Community Garden & Market Hall

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.