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As of January 1, 2022, a new California law states businesses who currently throw away edible food must now recover and donate it. Click here for rules, resources, and lists in Alameda County, and here for Contra Costa County.
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley Church of Christ | 4481 East Ave | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Goodness Village | 1660 Freisman Rd | 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; Meat; Milk & dairy; Hot prepared foods This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Livermore, Pleasanton | |
| Open Heart, Pleasanton |
1141 Catalina Drive Mailbox 137 (see notes for drop-off location) |
Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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. | |
| League of Voters |
8440 Central Ave Suite 2B |
Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Meat; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Union City, Sunol | |
| Tri-Cities Community Development Center: Dollie's Closet | 37620 Filbert St | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Salvation Army (Tri-Cities Corps Community Center) | 36700 Newark Blvd | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| 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/ | |
| Pantry of Hope |
St Paul's Episcopal Church 114 Montecito Ave |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Oakland Leaf Foundation (UPA FRC) | 3031 E. 18th St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce, Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods, Baked Goods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Oakland | |
| Bananas |
5232 Claremont Ave Parking lot in rear |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non expired baby formula & food and coupons. | |
| HOPE Collaborative |
2000 Franklin St 3rd floor |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Oakland | |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | 7900 Edgewater Dr | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy; Cold prepared foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Union City | |
| Community Food Giveaway (Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church) | 1203 Willow St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Brighter Beginnings (Oakland Gateway Center) | 2648 International Boulevard | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non expired baby formula & food and coupons. | |
| Brighter Beginnings (Oakland Artthaus Center) |
2744 E. 11th Street Suite H01 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non expired baby formula & food and coupons. | |
| Daily Bread Project | 6757 Armour Dr. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Small quantities when possible. Pick-up and delivery provided by volunteers. | |
| Third Eye Soul Kitchen | 3047 Martin Luther King Jr Way | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | 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 |
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