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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.

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
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.
Cityteam Ministries (Family Services)	722 Washington Street	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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
Community Food Giveaway (Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church)	1203 Willow St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Contra Costa County Homeless Program	1350 Arnold Dr 202	Martinez	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Non-perishable foods with pop tops.
Contra Costa Food Bank	4010 Nelson Ave.	Concord	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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)
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
Daily Bowl	525 H St	Union City	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: Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Pleasanton, Union City, Outside Alameda County
Daily Bread Project	6757 Armour Dr.	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Small quantities when possible. Pick-up and delivery provided by volunteers.
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
Downtown Streets Team	22551 2nd St	Hayward	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Baked Goods; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: Alameda; Fremont; Hayward
Dublin Senior Center	7600 Amador Valley Blvd	Dublin	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Types of Food Accepted: Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked goods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Dublin, Pleasanton
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC)	1825 San Pablo Ave #200	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Milk & Dairy; Bulk foods
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
Ecumenical Food Pantry (San Lorenzo Family Help Center)	100 Hacienda Ave	San Lorenzo	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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.
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.
Emergency Shelter Program (Ruby's Place)	20880 Baker Rd	Castro Valley	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Canned goods and non-perishable food of any sort (peanut butter, tuna, cereal, fruits and vegetables, mac & cheese) and goldfish crackers, canned fruit and fruit cup snacks.
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