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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.

Vendors

Vendor	Address	City	Destination	Disposal Method	Notes
Telegraph Ministry Center	5316 Telegraph Ave	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Donations accepted from the public: Food Pantry and Manna from Heaven Breakfasts
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)
Tri-Cities Community Development Center: Dollie's Closet	37620 Filbert St	Newark	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Accepts donations from the public
Tri-City Volunteers (TCV) Food Bank & Mobile Pantry	37350 Joseph St.	Fremont	Reuse	Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up	Types of Food Accepted: Fresh Produce and packed food (must be unopened, undamaged, and unexpired). Shelf-stable/non-perishable foods, Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refridgeration or freezing, Baked goods, Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Fremont, Newark, Union City
Tri-Valley Church of Christ	4481 East Ave	Livermore	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Accepts donations from the public
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
United Eden Church of Christ - Food Pantry	21455 Birch St	Hayward	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Accepts donations from the public
Ursula Sherman Village	711 Harrison St.	Berkeley	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Donations accepted from the public: Non-perishable food. Formula and coupons.
Village Harvest	P.O. Box 9231	San Jose	Reuse	Free Drop-off	This organization accepts fruit only. For drop-off locations, visit http://www.villageharvest.org/dropoff.
Village of Love	490 43rd St	Oakland	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
West Oakland Food Pantry - Prescott-Joseph Center	920 Peralta St	Oakland	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Donations accepted from the public: fresh produce, frozen meats and fish, canned goods, cereal, juice, rice, pasta, snacks
White Pony Express	3380 Vincent Road #107	Pleasant Hill	Reuse	Free Drop-off	Preference for produce, dairy items, eggs, and proteins. Prefer not to receive any additional breads, baked goods, and deserts. Food Recovery Organization in Contra Costa 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.