- 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
Food for Donation
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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. |
