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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.
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Commons | 4799 Shattuck Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Canned food, bottled water | |
| Open Heart Kitchen |
1141 Catalina Way Mailbox 137 (see notes for drop-off location) |
Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Open Heart, Pleasanton |
1141 Catalina Drive Mailbox 137 (see notes for drop-off location) |
Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Pantry of Hope |
St Paul's Episcopal Church 114 Montecito Ave |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Peninsula Food Runners | PO Box 460612 | San Francisco | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Picks up excess food for free from restaurants, caterers, bakeries, hospitals, event planners, corporate cafeterias, and hotels. If you have excess food from home or a small private event, you can deliver to one of their local shelters. | |
| 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 | |
| Replate | 490 43rd Street | Oakland | 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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda, Oakland, Contra Costa County, Outside Alameda County | |
| Salvation Army (Tri-Cities Corps Community Center) | 36700 Newark Blvd | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| San Leandro Community Food Pantry | 14235 Bancroft Ave | San Leandro | 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; This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: San Leandro, San Lorenzo | |
| San Lorenzo Family Help Center | 100 Hacienda | San Lorenzo | 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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Dublin, San Lorenzo | |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | 750 Curtner Ave | San Jose | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Non-perishable foods, Grocery Rescue and Large-Scale Food Donations from Businesses | ||
| South County Homeless Project | 258 West A St. | Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh food | |
| St Mary's Center: Food for All Ages | 925 Brockhurst St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| 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 | |
| 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! | |
| St. Vincent de Paul Food Reclamation Program (Oakland) | 675 - 23rd St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Sustainable America - Food Rescue Locator | PO Box 172 | Fairfield | Reuse | Free Drop-off | A directory of organizations across the United States that rescue, glean, transport, prepare, and distribute food to the needy in their communities. | |
| Telegraph Ministry Center | 5316 Telegraph Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Food Pantry and Manna from Heaven Breakfasts | |
| Third Eye Soul Kitchen | 3047 Martin Luther King Jr Way | Oakland | 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 | |
| Tiny Farms | 1933 Davis St | San Leandro | Reuse | Free Drop-off | For Animals -stale bread and sturdy vegetables (e.g. root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes etc. that may be softening or sprouting but are not yet rotting) |
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