- Businesses & Institutions: The California Organics and Recycling Law (SB 1383) requires that certain businesses & institutions must recover and donate edible food.
- Our Food Recovery Organization Directory lists verified organizations accepting edible food donations in Alameda County. Resources for other counties are available here: Contra Costa County | San Mateo County | Santa Clara County | San Francisco County
- Did you know that reducing food waste is one of the leading solutions to climate change? Go to StopFoodWaste.org for Food Saving Tips, Recipes, Resources and Tools.
- Find Food Distribution sites: Alameda County Community Food Bank Locator, Contra Costa & Solano County Locator, Palo Alto Locator
Food for Donation
Vendors
Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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Food Donation Connection |
Harvest Support Center PO Box 22787 |
Knoxville | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Manages food donation programs for food service companies including restaurants, airports, college campuses and more. | |
Copia | 1968 S. Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Baked Goods; Meat; Milk & Dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods; Bulk foods | |
Tri-Valley Church of Christ | 4481 East Ave | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
Open Heart Kitchen |
1141 Catalina Way Mailbox 137 (see notes for drop-off location) |
Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
St Michael Catholic Church Community Care Program | 458 Maple Street | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Donations accepted from the public: Baked goods. | |
Tri-Valley Haven: Haven Food Pantry | 150 N L St | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/ Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy; Bulk foods. Cold prepared foods This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Dublin, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton | |
Contra Costa County Homeless Program |
1350 Arnold Dr 202 |
Martinez | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non-perishable foods with pop tops. | |
Facebook Buy Nothing Groups | 1 Hacker Way | Menlo Park | Reuse | Free Pick-up | List Perishable and non-perishable food from your household that neighbors may want and be able to use. | |
Facebook Buy Nothing Groups | 1 Hacker Way | Menlo Park | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
Tri-Cities Community Development Center: Dollie's Closet | 37620 Filbert St | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
Salvation Army (Tri-Cities Corps Community Center) | 36700 Newark Blvd | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
Ample Harvest - home gardens to food pantries | 24 Clover Rd | Newfoundland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Use online tool to find SF Bay Area local food pantries http://ampleharvest.org/find-pantry/ | |
Operation Dignity |
318 Harrison St Ste 302 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Bottled water. Pre-bagged lunches (with a sandwich, snack, fruit, and beverage), MREs or other ready to eat meals, canned good with and without pop tops, individually packaged: nuts and trail mixes, chips, crackers, protein bars, granola bars. Coffee, tea, peanut butter, bread products (sliced bread or buns), condiments (mayo, ketchup, mustard), jam or jelly | |
Homies Empowerment | 7637 MacArthur Blvd | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Baked Goods; Meat; Milk & Dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods; Bulk foods | |
Brighter Beginnings (Oakland Artthaus Center) |
2744 E. 11th Street Suite H01 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Non expired baby formula & food and coupons. | |
Daily Bread Project | 6757 Armour Dr. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Donations accepted from the public. Small quantities when possible. Pick-up and delivery provided by volunteers. | |
Oakland Communities United for Equity & Justice (Self Help Hunger Program) | 4799 Shattuck Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked Goods; Meat; Milk & Dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods | |
Mary Barber Ministries |
2701 EC Reems Ct 2B |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Baked Goods; Meat; Milk & Dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods; Bulk foods | |
Oakland Zoo | 9777 Golf Links Road | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | For Animals. Any produce items, cereal, baguettes, dried fruit, nuts, and pumpkins. NO: onions, limes, lemons or herbs. No rotten or moldy foods. | |
St Mary's Center: Food for All Ages | 925 Brockhurst St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public |