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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
Food Distribution Center (Hope for the Heart)	22035 Meekland Ave	Hayward	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Freedge Location Finder	Freege Location: Moments Town Fridge 410 13th Street	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Use the global Freege location finder for listings of community/public refrigerators to donate food to (or access as needed) in addition to the one listed.
Hope 4 the Heart	22035 Meekland Ave	Hayward	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; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, Union City
La Clinica Alta Vista	1515 Fruitvale Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Coupons for and samples of or new formula. Ask about nutritional supplements for pregnancy or new mothers.
Village of Love	490 43rd 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.
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
Oakland Gleaners		Oakland	Reuse	Free Pick-up	Ripe fruit from backyard trees in Oakland. Organization will direct you to where to donate your picked fruit or pick it from your trees, and donate it for you.
Mary Barber Ministries	2701 EC Reems Ct 2B	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; Hot prepared foods; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Oakland
New Beginning International Ministry	5609 Foothill Blvd	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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
Feed My Sheep Food Pantry - Mini-Mart	8829 Plymouth St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Omni Commons	4799 Shattuck Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Canned food, bottled water
Brighter Beginnings (Oakland Gateway Center)	2648 International Boulevard	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non expired baby formula & food and coupons.
Alameda Food Bank (City of Alameda)	650 W Ranger Ave	Alameda	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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda Donations from individuals must be unopened, unexpired, non-perishable & not in glass containers. Preferred ongoing items include: cereal, pancake mix, coffee, tea, condiments, spices, soup, ramen, crackers & international foods.
Children's Emergency Food Bank	John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Rd	Dublin	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Berkeley Mutual Aid (Gleaning Project)	1618 Capistrano Ave	Berkeley	Reuse	Free Pick-up	Backyard fruit from your Berkeley trees. Volunteers will pick and deliver to Berkeley community group in need.
Brookins African Methodist Episcopal Church	2201 73rd Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off