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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
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
United Eden Church of Christ - Food Pantry	21455 Birch St	Hayward	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Omni Commons	4799 Shattuck Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Canned food, bottled water
Ursula Sherman Village	711 Harrison St.	Berkeley	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-perishable food. Formula and coupons.
Contra Costa County Homeless Program	1350 Arnold Dr 202	Martinez	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-perishable foods with pop tops.
Hively (Oakland)	80 Swan Way Suite 130	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-expired food. Baby formula and coupons for formula
Family Bridges	168 11th St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Food & snacks and water/drinks for the Community Ambassador Program.
Project Open Hand (East Bay)	1921 San Pablo Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen groceries, Meat: Milk & Dairy; Bulk foods This Food Recovery Organization is willing to pick up from food donors depending on the location and day.
San Leandro Community Food Pantry	14235 Bancroft Ave	San Leandro	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy; This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: San Leandro, San Lorenzo
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
BOSS Administrative Office	1918 University Ave Suite 2A	Berkeley	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh food
Contra Costa Food Bank	4010 Nelson Ave.	Concord	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Hively (Pleasanton)	6601 Owens Dr Suite 100	Pleasanton	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-expired food. Baby formula and coupons for formula
FreeCycle	The Freecycle Network PO Box 294	Tuscon	Reuse	Free Pick-up	Moving? Going out of town? Not to your taste? Offer fresh and pantry items to neighbors.
Pantry of Hope	St Paul's Episcopal Church 114 Montecito Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
San Lorenzo Family Help Center	100 Hacienda	San Lorenzo	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Dublin, San Lorenzo
Common Vision	2620 California St	Berkeley	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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland
South County Homeless Project	258 West A St.	Hayward	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh food
El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center	7501 Schmidt Ln.	El Cerrito	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-perishable, unopened donations for the Contra Costa Food Bank, within a year of listed date accepted. No glass containers.
FoodRecovery.org (formerlyMEANS Database)- Matching Excess & Need	4410 Massachusetts Ave	Washington	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up, Free Mail-in	Informational Directory. Online database. Accepted Food: 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 lists food donors in these areas: Alameda; Albany; Berkeley; Castro Valley; Dublin; Emeryville; Fremont; Hayward; Livermore; Newark; Oakland; Piedmont; Pleasanton; San Leandro; San Lorenzo; Sunol; Union City; Outside Alameda County.