- Businesses & Institutions: The California Organics and Recycling Law (SB 1383) requires that certain businesses & institutions must recover and donate edible food.
- Our Food Recovery Organization Directory lists verified organizations accepting edible food donations in Alameda County. Resources for other counties are available here: Contra Costa County | San Mateo County | Santa Clara County | San Francisco County
- Did you know that reducing food waste is one of the leading solutions to climate change? Go to StopFoodWaste.org for Food Saving Tips, Recipes, Resources and Tools.
- Find Food Distribution sites: Alameda County Community Food Bank Locator, Contra Costa & Solano County Locator, Palo Alto Locator
- To learn how to start your own gleaning program, see the Gleaning Guide at StopFoodWaste.org in partnership Alameda Backyard Grower's Project Pick. Find & contribute to the urban fruit and forage map FallingFruit.org.
Food for Donation
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beginning International Ministry | 5609 Foothill Blvd | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| 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/ | |
| Tri-Cities Community Development Center: Dollie's Closet | 37620 Filbert St | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| Salvation Army (Tri-Cities Corps Community Center) | 36700 Newark Blvd | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| Viola Blythe Center | 37365 Ash St | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Contact for what they accept for their Food Distribution Program. Their Holiday Programs include collections for Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets. https://www.violablythe.org/programs | |
| 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. | |
| Facebook Buy Nothing Groups | 1 Hacker Way | Menlo Park | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| Contra Costa County Homeless Program |
1350 Arnold Dr 202 |
Martinez | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non-perishable foods with pop tops. | |
| Tri-Valley Haven: Haven Food Pantry | 150 N L St | 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; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy; Bulk foods. Cold prepared 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 | Accepts donations from the public | |
| Open Heart Kitchen |
1141 Catalina Way Mailbox 137 (see notes for drop-off location) |
Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts donations from the public | |
| St Michael Catholic Church Community Care Program | 458 Maple Street | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Donations accepted from the public: Baked goods. | |
| Copia | 1968 S. Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach | 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 | |
| Food Donation Connection |
Harvest Support Center PO Box 22787 |
Knoxville | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Manages food donation programs for food service companies including restaurants, airports, college campuses and more. | |
| South County Homeless Project | 258 West A St. | Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations accepted from the public: Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh food | |
| First Presbyterian Church of Hayward (South Hayward Parish) | 27287 Patrick Avenue | Hayward | 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; Bulk foods | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| New Life Christian Church | 1265 B Street | Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | 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 | |
| San Lorenzo Family Help Center | 20960 Corsair Blvd. | 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 This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda, Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union City |
