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Did you know that reducing food waste is one of the leading solutions to climate change? Go to StopFoodWaste.org for Food Saving Tips and Tricks.

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.

Find food distribution sites: Alameda County Community Food Bank Locator, Contra Costa & Solano County Locator, Palo Alto Locator

Vendors

Vendor	Address	City	Destination	Disposal Method	Notes
New Beginning International Ministry	5609 Foothill Blvd	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)	1825 San Pablo Ave #200	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Milk & Dairy; Bulk foods
Homies Empowerment	7631 MacArthur Blvd	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: Albany
Mercy Brown Bag Program	1301 Marina Village Parkway Suite 210	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Feed My Sheep Food Pantry - Mini-Mart	8829 Plymouth St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
La Clinica Alta Vista	1515 Fruitvale Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Coupons for and samples of or new formula. Ask about nutritional supplements for pregnancy or new mothers.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Reclamation Program (Oakland)	675 - 23rd St.	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Brookins African Methodist Episcopal Church	2201 73rd Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Freedge Location Finder	Freege Location: Moments Town Fridge 410 13th Street	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Use the global Freege location finder for listings of community/public refrigerators to donate food to (or access as needed) in addition to the one listed.
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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Oakland
Village of Love	490 43rd St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Oakland Gleaners		Oakland	Reuse	Free Pick-up	Ripe fruit from backyard trees in Oakland. Organization will direct you to where to donate your picked fruit or pick it from your trees, and donate it for you.
Replate	PO Box 11338	Oakland	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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda, Oakland, Contra Costa County, Outside Alameda County
Omni Commons	4799 Shattuck Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Canned food, bottled water
2 A Good Cause	530 Midcrest Rd	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Works with large quantities, businesses and organizations. And, produce in less than perfect condition for zoo animals.
First Place for Youth	426 17th St Suite 100	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-perishable food items
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
Bread & Roses (St. Elizabeth's Parish)	1500 - 34th Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland