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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
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.
Mercy Brown Bag Program	1301 Marina Village Parkway Suite 210	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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
Brookins African Methodist Episcopal Church	2201 73rd 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
St. Vincent de Paul Food Reclamation Program (Oakland)	675 - 23rd St.	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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
Family Bridges	168 11th St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Food & snacks and water/drinks for the Community Ambassador Program.
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
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
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
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.
Bread & Roses (St. Elizabeth's Parish)	1500 - 34th Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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 Elizabeth House	6423 Colby St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-perishable food items (sealed/current expiration dates): Chicken/Beef Broth, Olive Oil, Canola or Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Flour, Rice, Soy Milk, etc.