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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
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
Arsola's Distribution Center and Community Services	7801 Edgewater Dr Suite 3000	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: Alameda, Hayward, Oakland, Union City
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.
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
Cityteam Ministries (Family Services)	722 Washington Street	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
New Beginning International Ministry	5609 Foothill Blvd	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
Faces of the East Bay	4130 Telegraph Ave	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; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Oakland, San Leandro
Feed My Sheep Food Pantry - Mini-Mart	8829 Plymouth St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
West Oakland Food Pantry - Prescott-Joseph Center	920 Peralta St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	fresh produce, frozen meats and fish, canned goods, cereal, juice, rice, pasta, snacks
Brookins African Methodist Episcopal Church	2201 73rd Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Family Bridges	168 11th St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Food & snacks and water/drinks for the Community Ambassador Program.
Food of God	424 Monte Vista Avenue	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; Other. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Berkeley, Oakland
Telegraph Ministry Center	5316 Telegraph Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Food Pantry and Manna from Heaven Breakfasts
White Pony Express	3380 Vincent Road #107	Pleasant Hill	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Preference for produce, dairy items, eggs, and proteins. Prefer not to receive any additional breads, baked goods, and deserts. Food Recovery Organization in Contra Costa County
Hively (Pleasanton)	6601 Owens Dr Suite 100	Pleasanton	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-expired food. Baby formula and coupons for formula
Food Runners	2579 Washington St	San Francisco	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Residential and Commercial. See note.
Copia	595 Pacific Ave Floor 4	San Francisco	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee	Nonprofits (no fee); Businesses (fee for service) 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, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Union City; Contra Costa County, Outside Alameda County
LiquiDonate	149 New Montgomery St Floor 4	San Francisco	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Mail-in for a Fee	Non-perishable only. Commercial quantity. LiquiDonate matches and moves reclaimable items (ex. returns, liquidation, branded items, inventory, apparel, office/warehouse supplies, nonperishable food) from businesses to nonprofits, including arranging pickup or delivery. Free delivery for non-profits, business pays for delivery.