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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.

    Vendors

    Vendor Address City Destination Disposal Method Notes
    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
    Tri-Valley Church of Christ 4481 East Ave Livermore Reuse Free Drop-off
    Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Catalina Way Mailbox 137
    (see notes for drop-off location)
    Livermore Reuse Free Drop-off
    Contra Costa County Homeless Program 1350 Arnold Dr
    202
    Martinez Reuse Free Drop-off Non-perishable foods with pop tops.
    Facebook Buy Nothing Groups 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park Reuse Free Pick-up List Perishable and non-perishable food from your household that neighbors may want and be able to use.
    League of Voters 8440 Central Ave
    Suite 2B
    Newark Reuse Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Meat; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Union City, Sunol
    Tri-Cities Community Development Center: Dollie's Closet 37620 Filbert St Newark Reuse Free Drop-off
    Salvation Army (Tri-Cities Corps Community Center) 36700 Newark Blvd Newark 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/
    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 Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: Alameda, Oakland
    Food of God 424 Monte Vista Avenue 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; Other. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Berkeley, Oakland
    Telegraph Ministry Center 5316 Telegraph Ave Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off Food Pantry and Manna from Heaven Breakfasts
    Pantry of Hope St Paul's Episcopal Church
    114 Montecito Ave
    Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off
    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
    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
    Homies Empowerment 7631 MacArthur Blvd Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: Albany
    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.
    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.

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