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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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1921 San Pablo Ave, Oakland • 415-447-2366Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen groceries, Meat: Milk & Dairy; Bulk foods This Food Recovery Organization is willing to pick up from food donors depending on the location and day.Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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675 - 23rd St., Oakland • (510) 877-9255Free Drop-off -
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36700 Newark Blvd, Newark • 510-793-6319 x203Free Drop-off -
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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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490 43rd St, Oakland • 510-827-8811Free 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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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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4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland •Canned food, bottled waterFree Drop-off -
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4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland • 510-944-2443Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Baked Goods; Meat; Milk & Dairy; Cold prepared foods; Hot prepared foods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in these areas: Berkeley, Emeryville, OaklandFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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5232 Claremont Ave, Oakland • (510) 658-7353Non expired baby formula & food and coupons.Free Drop-off -
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925 Brockhurst St, Oakland • (510) 923-9600Free 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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2311 Magnolia St, 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 This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Alameda; Albany, Berkeley; Emeryville; Oakland; PiedmontFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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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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920 Peralta St, Oakland • (510) 835-8683fresh produce, frozen meats and fish, canned goods, cereal, juice, rice, pasta, snacksFree Drop-off -
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1203 Willow St, Oakland • (510) 893-2932Free Drop-off -
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37620 Filbert St, Newark • (510) 745-0521Free Drop-off -
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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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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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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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1931 Center St, Berkeley • (510) 843-3700Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh foodFree Drop-off -
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1918 University Ave, Berkeley • (510) 649-1930Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh foodFree Drop-off -
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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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3380 Vincent Road, Pleasant Hill • 925 322-0604 ext. 129Preference for produce, dairy items, eggs, and proteins. Prefer not to receive any additional breads, baked goods, and deserts. Food Recovery Organization in Contra Costa CountyFree Drop-off -
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1600 Sacramento St, Berkeley • (510) 525-2280Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/ Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: Albany, Berkeley, OaklandFree Drop-off