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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
Ample Harvest - home gardens to food pantries	24 Clover Rd	Newfoundland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Use online tool to find SF Bay Area local food pantries http://ampleharvest.org/find-pantry/
St. Anthony's Foundation (150 Golden Gate)	150 Golden Gate Ave	San Francisco	Reuse	Free Drop-off	If you have large deliveries of bulk food items call ahead!
LiquiDonate	149 New Montgomery St Floor 4	San Francisco	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Mail-in for a Fee	Non-perishable only. Commercial quantity. LiquiDonate matches and moves reclaimable items (ex. returns, liquidation, branded items, inventory, apparel, office/warehouse supplies, nonperishable food) from businesses to nonprofits, including arranging pickup or delivery. Free delivery for non-profits, business pays for delivery.
ForestR	20298 Marshall St	Castro Valley	Reuse	Free Pick-up	Donate your backyard fruit and produce by having volunteers to come pick it (glean), leave you some, and donate it to Community Cupboard in CV and The Dig Deep Farm's Food Hub (The Farmacy) in 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
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
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
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.
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
Women's Daytime Drop-In Center	2218 Acton Street	Berkeley	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Accepts donations of Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked goods; Milk & dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods. Contact to confirm donation.
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
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
Open Heart, Pleasanton	1141 Catalina Drive Mailbox 137 (see notes for drop-off location)	Livermore	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.