- 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
Food for Donation
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Love | 490 43rd St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| 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 | |
| Bethel Community Presbyterian Church | 14235 Bancroft Ave | San Leandro | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| Cityteam Ministries (Family Services) | 722 Washington Street | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| First Place for Youth |
426 17th St Suite 100 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Non-perishable food items | |
| Village Harvest | P.O. Box 9231 | San Jose | Reuse | Free Drop-off | This organization accepts fruit only. For drop-off locations, visit http://www.villageharvest.org/dropoff. | |
| East Oakland Collective |
7800 MacArthur Blvd (Distribution Office) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non-perishable: Canned goods, Shelf stable/dry goods, Halloween candy. Perishable: Must come from a commercial kitchen (catering, restaurant, food service); bulk food items, individually packaged prepared or ready-made meals. No homemade foods. No expired items or nearing expiration. No damaged or open packaging. | |
| St Michael Catholic Church Community Care Program | 458 Maple Street | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Donations accepted from the public: Baked goods. | |
| Omni Commons | 4799 Shattuck Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Canned food, bottled water | |
| McGee Center for Food Faith And Justice | 1640 Stuart St | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | 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 these areas: Berkeley; Albany; Oakland | |
| West Oakland Food Pantry - Prescott-Joseph Center | 920 Peralta St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: fresh produce, frozen meats and fish, canned goods, cereal, juice, rice, pasta, snacks | |
| Children's Emergency Food Bank |
John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Rd |
Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public |
