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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
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
Multi-Agency Service Center (MASC)	1931 Center St	Berkeley	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh food
Chow Match App	PO Box 460612	San Francisco	Reuse	Free Mail-in	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. Operating in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
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
La Familia Counseling Service (Hayward Family Resource Center)	680 W Tennyson Road Wing B	Hayward	Reuse	Free Drop-off
St Michael Catholic Church Community Care Program	458 Maple Street	Livermore	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Baked goods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Livermore
United Eden Church of Christ - Food Pantry	21455 Birch St	Hayward	Reuse	Free Drop-off
East Bay Food Justice Project	3124 Shattuck Ave	Berkeley	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked goods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Berkeley, Oakland
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.
Food Shift	677 W Ranger Ave	Alameda	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Oakland; Outside Alameda County
Contra Costa Fruit Rescue (ForestR)	20298 Marshall St	Castro Valley	Reuse	Free Pick-up	Donate your backyard fruit by having volunteers to come pick it (glean). (Contra Costa Program)
Food Distribution Center (Hope for the Heart)	22035 Meekland Ave	Hayward	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Dig Deep Farms (Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League)	2700 Fairmont Dr	San Leandro	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; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from 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
Women's Daytime Drop-In Center	2218 Acton Street	Berkeley	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Accepts donations of Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked goods; Milk & dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods. Contact to confirm donation.
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
EPA Region 9 Pacific Southwest	75 Hawthorne Street	San Francisco	Reuse	Free Mail-in	Information List. Bay Area organizations that transport and accept food donations to feed hungry people, animals, and make compost and/or biogas. www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/links-and-resources-about-food-recovery-san-francisco-bay-area
Family Bridges	168 11th St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Food & snacks and water/drinks for the Community Ambassador Program.
Cityteam Ministries (Family Services)	722 Washington Street	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off