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Food for Donation
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
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1350 Arnold Dr, Martinez • (925) 608-6700Non-perishable foods with pop tops.Free Drop-off -
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4010 Nelson Ave., Concord • 1-855-309-3663Free Drop-off -
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7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito • (510) 215-4350Non-perishable, unopened donations for the Contra Costa Food Bank, within a year of listed date accepted. No glass containers.Free Drop-off -
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2411 Pulgas Ave, East Palo Alto • (650) 323-7781Call for pick up. Non-perishable food and frozen meat.,Currently accepting donations of only food, toiletry, household cleaning and gift card and new/packaged items due to the COVID-19 crisis.Free Drop-off -
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650 W Ranger Ave, Alameda • 510-388-4988Types 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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda Donations from individuals must be unopened, unexpired, non-perishable & not in glass containers. Preferred ongoing items include: cereal, pancake mix, coffee, tea, condiments, spices, soup, ramen, crackers & international foods.Free Drop-off -
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6757 Armour Dr., Oakland • (510) 526-3123Small quantities when possible. Pick-up and delivery provided by volunteers.Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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20880 Baker Rd, Castro Valley • (510) 581-5626 x901Canned goods and non-perishable food of any sort (peanut butter, tuna, cereal, fruits and vegetables, mac & cheese) and goldfish crackers, canned fruit and fruit cup snacks.Free Drop-off -
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1301 Marina Village Parkway, Oakland • 510-534-8540, ext. 369Free Drop-off -
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1141 Catalina Way Mailbox 137, Livermore • (925) 580-6793Free Drop-off -
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675 - 23rd St., Oakland • (510) 877-9255Free Drop-off -
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37350 Joseph St., Fremont • (510) 793-4583Types of Food Accepted: Fresh Produce and packed food (must be unopened, undamaged, and unexpired). This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Fremont, Newark, Oakland, Union CityFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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150 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco • (415) 241-2600If you have large deliveries of bulk food items call ahead!Free Drop-off -
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426 17th St, Oakland • (510) 272-0979Non-perishable food itemsFree Drop-off -
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1141 Catalina Drive Mailbox 137, Livermore • (925) 580-6793Free Drop-off -
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P.O. Box 9231, San Jose • (888) 378-4841This organization accepts fruit only. For drop-off locations, visit http://www.villageharvest.org/dropoff.Free Drop-off -
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1931 Center St, Berkeley • (510) 843-3700Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh foodFree Drop-off -
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711 Harrison St., Berkeley • (510) 525-8841Non-perishable food. Formula and coupons.Free Drop-off -
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1918 University Ave, Berkeley • (510) 649-1930Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh foodFree Drop-off -
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258 West A St., Hayward • (510) 732-5956Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh foodFree Drop-off -
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5232 Claremont Ave, Oakland • (510) 658-7353Non expired baby formula & food and coupons.Free Drop-off -
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2648 International Boulevard, Oakland • (510) 437-8950Non expired baby formula & food and coupons.Free Drop-off -
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2744 E. 11th Street, Oakland • (510) 903-7500Non expired baby formula & food and coupons.Free Drop-off -
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PO Box 150394, San Rafael • (415) 997-9830Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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530 Midcrest Rd, Oakland •Works with large quantities, businesses and organizations. And, produce in less than perfect condition for zoo animals.Free Drop-off -
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3610 Bancroft Ave, Emeryville • (510) 499-1263Types 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, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Hayward, Oakland; Outside Alameda CountyFree Drop-off
Additional Online Resources for Food for Donation
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Ripe fruit from backyard trees in Oakland. Organization will direct you to where to donate your picked fruit or pick it from your trees, and donate it for you.
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Feeding America's MealConnect links your food donations with local nonprofits.
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Food Cowboy uses mobile technology to safely route surplus food from wholesalers and restaurants instead of landfills.
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List Perishable and non-perishable food from your household that neighbors may want and be able to use.
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Manages food donation programs for food service companies including restaurants, airports, college campuses and more.
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Moving? Going out of town? Not to your taste? Offer fresh and pantry items to neighbors.
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Food donation and rescue software that makes it easy for businesses and institutions to donate surplus food and goods directly to local nonprofits in the US and work as a network. Free to offer food and accept food. Fees for corporations to manage multiple sites. Offer/accept edible food, animal food, and for compost. Ability to take a subset of offered food. Partnerships & one-off opportunities. Tracking for 1383/CalRecycle. Volunteer and fleet management tools, including tools to communicate available food runs. Who does this tool serve? Food Donors, Registered 501c3 organizations that need food, including Food Recovery agencies, Corporations, Municipalities.
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Non-perishable only. Commercial quantity. LiquiDonate matches and moves reclaimable items (ex. returns, liquidation, branded items, inventory, apparel, office/warehouse supplies, nonperishable food) from businesses to nonprofits, including arranging pickup or delivery. Free delivery for non-profits, business pays for delivery.
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Volunteer to pick up perishable food locally to use or redistribute
