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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.
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Cityteam Ministries (Family Services) | 722 Washington Street | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| New Beginning International Ministry | 5609 Foothill Blvd | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| 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. | |
| Food Donation Connection |
Harvest Support Center PO Box 22787 |
Knoxville | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Manages food donation programs for food service companies including restaurants, airports, college campuses and more. | |
| 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 | |
| Children's Emergency Food Bank |
John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Rd |
Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Feed My Sheep Food Pantry - Mini-Mart | 8829 Plymouth St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Bananas |
5232 Claremont Ave Parking lot in rear |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non expired baby formula & food and coupons. | |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | 2411 Pulgas Ave | East Palo Alto | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call for pick up. Non-perishable food and frozen meat.,Currently accepting donations of only food, toiletry, household cleaning and gift card and new/packaged items due to the COVID-19 crisis. |
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