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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
Hively (Oakland)	80 Swan Way Suite 130	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-expired food. Baby formula and coupons for formula
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
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
Open Heart, Pleasanton	1141 Catalina Drive Mailbox 137 (see notes for drop-off location)	Livermore	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
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
Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program (ECAP)	3610 Bancroft Ave	Emeryville	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; Hot prepared foods; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Hayward, Oakland; Outside Alameda County
Bethel Community Presbyterian Church	14235 Bancroft Ave	San Leandro	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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.
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.
Oakland Leaf Foundation (UPA FRC)	3031 E. 18th St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	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: Oakland
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church	1255 1st 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: Alameda; Berkeley; Emeryville; Oakland; Piedmont; San Leandro
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
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
West Oakland Food Pantry - Prescott-Joseph Center	920 Peralta St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	fresh produce, frozen meats and fish, canned goods, cereal, juice, rice, pasta, snacks