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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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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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1618 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley • 510-519-6770 (voicemail only)Backyard fruit from your Berkeley trees. Volunteers will pick and deliver to Berkeley community group in need.Free Pick-up -
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711 Harrison St., Berkeley • (510) 525-8841Non-perishable food. Formula and coupons.Free Drop-off -
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1141 Catalina Way Mailbox 137, Livermore • (925) 580-6793Free Drop-off -
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1141 Catalina Drive Mailbox 137, Livermore • (925) 580-6793Free Drop-off -
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150 N L St, Livermore • (925) 449-1664Types 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: Dublin, Livermore, Oakland, PleasantonFree 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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458 Maple Street, Livermore • 925-447-1585Types of Food Accepted: Baked goods. This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: LivermoreFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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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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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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4481 East Ave, Livermore • (925) 447-4333Free 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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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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1350 Arnold Dr, Martinez • (925) 608-6700Non-perishable foods with pop tops.Free Drop-off -
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PO Box 460612, San Francisco • 415-826-6903Picks up excess food for free from restaurants, caterers, bakeries, hospitals, event planners, corporate cafeterias, and hotels. If you have excess food from home or a small private event, you can deliver to one of their local shelters.Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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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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4010 Nelson Ave., Concord • 1-855-309-3663Free 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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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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PO Box 150394, San Rafael • (415) 997-9830Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
750 Curtner Ave, San Jose • 408-266-8866, ext. 102Non-perishable foods, Grocery Rescue and Large-Scale Food Donations from BusinessesFree Drop-off, Free Pick-up
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