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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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6423 Colby St, Oakland • 510 658-1380 ext 205Non-perishable food items (sealed/current expiration dates): Chicken/Beef Broth, Olive Oil, Canola or Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Flour, Rice, Soy Milk, etc.Free Drop-off -
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1925 Ninth St, Berkeley • 510-616-5383Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/ Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Meat; Milk & dairy; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, PiedmontFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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80 Swan Way, Oakland • (510) 568-0306Non-expired food. Baby formula and coupons for formulaFree Drop-off -
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6601 Owens Dr, Pleasanton • (925) 417-8733Non-expired food. Baby formula and coupons for formulaFree Drop-off -
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PO Box 460612, San Francisco •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. Operating in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.Free Mail-in -
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677 W Ranger Ave, Alameda •Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Oakland; Outside Alameda CountyFree Drop-off -
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75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco • (415) 947-8000Information List. Bay Area organizations that transport and accept food donations to feed hungry people, animals, and make compost and/or biogas. www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/links-and-resources-about-food-recovery-san-francisco-bay-areaFree Mail-in -
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1640 Stuart St, Berkeley • (510) 843-1774Fresh 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 these areas: Berkeley; Albany; OaklandFree Drop-off -
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5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland • 510.961.4385Food Pantry and Manna from Heaven BreakfastsFree Drop-off -
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2579 Washington St, San Francisco • (415) 929-1866Residential and Commercial. See note.Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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1515 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland •Coupons for and samples of or new formula. Ask about nutritional supplements for pregnancy or new mothers.Free Drop-off -
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490 43rd St, Oakland • 510-827-8811Free Drop-off -
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4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland •Canned food, bottled waterFree Drop-off -
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595 Pacific Ave, San Francisco • (650) 695-0178Nonprofits (no fee); Businesses (fee for service) 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, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Union City; Contra Costa County, Outside Alameda CountyFree Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee -
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2620 California St, Berkeley • 510-610-3803Types 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, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, OaklandFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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3124 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley •Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked goods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Berkeley, OaklandFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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2218 Acton Street, Berkeley • 510-548-2884Accepts donations of Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked goods; Milk & dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods. Contact to confirm donation.Free Drop-off -
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7900 Edgewater Dr, Oakland • (510) 635-3663Types 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, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Union CityFree Drop-off -
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7801 Edgewater Dr, Oakland • 510 924-7886Types 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: Alameda, Hayward, Oakland, Union CityFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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525 H St, Union City • 510-599 6467Types 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: Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Pleasanton, Union City, Outside Alameda CountyFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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4130 Telegraph Ave, Oakland • 510.420.1274Types 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; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Oakland, San LeandroFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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27287 Patrick Avenue, Hayward • (510) 785-3663Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/ Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Castro Valley, Fremont, HaywardFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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424 Monte Vista Avenue, Oakland • 510-654-5300Types 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; Other. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Berkeley, OaklandFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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7631 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland • 510.485.2224Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: AlbanyFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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22035 Meekland Ave, Hayward •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. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, Union CityFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up