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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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John Knox Presbyterian Church, Dublin • (925) 828-5363Free 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 -
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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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1500 - 34th Ave, Oakland • (510) 536-1266Free Drop-off -
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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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3031 E. 18th St, Oakland • (510) 879-1642Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce, Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods, Baked Goods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: OaklandFree 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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2744 E. 11th Street, Oakland • (510) 903-7500Non expired baby formula & food and coupons.Free Drop-off -
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2501 Shoreline Dr, Alameda • 510-239-PICK (7425)Project Pick. Donate the excess fruit on your backyard trees. Volunteers will leave you fruit from their pick. Has gleaning program using trained volunteers to pick backyard fruit in the City of Alameda and donate it to the City of Alameda Food Bank. Volunteer your fruit trees to be picked and/or volunteer to pick fruit.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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PO Box 11338, Oakland • 415-347-8277Types 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 CountyFree Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee -
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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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1255 1st Ave, Oakland •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; Bulk foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda; Berkeley; Emeryville; Oakland; Piedmont; San LeandroFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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168 11th St, Oakland • (510) 839-2022Food & snacks and water/drinks for the Community Ambassador Program.Free Drop-off -
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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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1301 Marina Village Parkway, Oakland • 510-534-8540, ext. 369Free Drop-off -
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St Paul's Episcopal Church, Oakland • (510) 834-4314 x 504Free 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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2000 Franklin St, Oakland • 510-817-4069Types 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: OaklandFree Drop-off -
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426 17th St, Oakland • (510) 272-0979Non-perishable food itemsFree Drop-off -
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722 Washington Street, Oakland • (510) 452-3758Free Drop-off -
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, Oakland • (202) 449-1507Informational Directory. Online database. Accepted Food: 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 lists food donors in these areas: Alameda; Albany; Berkeley; Castro Valley; Dublin; Emeryville; Fremont; Hayward; Livermore; Newark; Oakland; Piedmont; Pleasanton; San Leandro; San Lorenzo; Sunol; Union City; Outside Alameda County.Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up, Free Mail-in -
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, Oakland •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. (Also, food for animals/animal feed. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Union City, Outside Alameda County' Fee to upgrade to corporate account (for multiple pick-up site locations).Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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Freege Location: Moments Town Fridge, Oakland •Use the global Freege location finder for listings of community/public refrigerators to donate food to (or access as needed) in addition to the one listed.Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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1825 San Pablo Ave , Oakland • 510-693-3049Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Milk & Dairy; Bulk foodsFree Drop-off
Additional Online Resources for Food for Donation
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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