- 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
- To learn how to start your own gleaning program, see the Gleaning Guide at StopFoodWaste.org in partnership Alameda Backyard Grower's Project Pick. Find & contribute to the urban fruit and forage map FallingFruit.org.
Food for Donation
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation (UPA FRC) | 3031 E. 18th St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Fresh produce, Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods, Baked Goods. | |
| 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. | |
| Bananas |
5232 Claremont Ave Parking lot in rear |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Non expired baby formula & food and coupons | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | ||
| Telegraph Community Ministry Center | 5316 Telegraph Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Food Pantry and Manna from Heaven Breakfasts | |
| Community Food Giveaway (Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church) | 1203 Willow St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| Food of God (FOG) | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| Cityteam Ministries (Family Services) | 722 Washington Street | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| Bay Area Workers Support Food Resources Location List |
A Food Resource Location: Freedom Store (Homies Empowerment) McArthur Blvd |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Pick-up | This is a list of Food Resources (Grocery Items, Freedges (free refrigerators), Food Pantry/Closets) around the Bay Area that don’t require screening, showing ID, or otherwise have a barrier to services. See website for location details, open hours, and associated organizations. | |
| Mary Barber Ministries | 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 | ||
| La Clinica Alta Vista | 1515 Fruitvale Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Coupons for and samples of or new formula. Ask about nutritional supplements for pregnancy or new mothers. | |
| Family Bridges | 168 11th St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Food & snacks and water/drinks for the Community Ambassador Program. | |
| 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, Albany, Castro Valley, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Union City, Outside Alameda County | |
| Mercy Brown Bag Program |
1301 Marina Village Parkway Suite 210 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| Village of Love | 490 43rd St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public |
