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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
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 Haven: Haven Food Pantry	150 N L St	Livermore	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; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Dublin, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton
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
Goodness Village	1660 Freisman Rd	Livermore	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; Meat; Milk & dairy; Hot prepared foods This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Livermore, Pleasanton
Open Heart, Pleasanton	1141 Catalina Drive 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
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.
Tri-Cities Community Development Center: Dollie's Closet	37620 Filbert St	Newark	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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
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/
Community Food Giveaway (Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church)	1203 Willow St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
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
Oakland Communities United for Equity & Justice (Self Help Hunger Program)	4799 Shattuck Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked Goods; Meat; Milk & Dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland
Cityteam Ministries (Family Services)	722 Washington Street	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
New Beginning International Ministry	5609 Foothill Blvd	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off
Family Bridges	168 11th St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Food & snacks and water/drinks for the Community Ambassador Program.
HOPE Collaborative	2000 Franklin St 3rd floor	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	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: Oakland