Welcome to RE:Source! Your online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the Bay Area. Although we do our best to stay up-to-date, information is constantly changing and we encourage you to call ahead to verify hours and availability.
Food for Donation
- Businesses & Institutions: The California Organics and Recycling Law (SB 1383) requires that certain businesses & institutions must recover and donate edible food.
- Our Food Recovery Organization Directory lists verified organizations accepting edible food donations in Alameda County. Resources for other counties are available here: Contra Costa County | San Mateo County | Santa Clara County | San Francisco County
- Did you know that reducing food waste is one of the leading solutions to climate change? Go to StopFoodWaste.org for Food Saving Tips, Recipes, Resources and Tools.
- Find Food Distribution sites: Alameda County Community Food Bank Locator, Contra Costa & Solano County Locator, Palo Alto Locator
- To learn how to start your own gleaning program, see the Gleaning Guide at StopFoodWaste.org in partnership Alameda Backyard Grower's Project Pick. Find & contribute to the urban fruit and forage map FallingFruit.org.
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80 Swan Way, Oakland • (510) 568-0306Donations accepted from the public: Non-expired food. Baby formula and coupons for formulaFree Drop-off -
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650 W Ranger Ave, Alameda • 510-523-5850Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/ Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration or freezing; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy; Cold prepared foodsFree Drop-off, Free Pick-upVerified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions -
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361 105th Ave, 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 foodsFree Pick-upVerified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions -
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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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9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland • (510) 632-9525For Animals. Any produce items, cereal, baguettes, dried fruit, nuts, and pumpkins. NO: onions, limes, lemons or herbs. No rotten or moldy foods.Free 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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, Oakland • 510-560-4306Types 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 foodsFree Drop-off, Free Pick-upVerified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions -
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7800 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland • 510-990-0775Non-perishable: Canned goods, Shelf stable/dry goods, Halloween candy. Perishable: Must come from a commercial kitchen (catering, restaurant, food service); bulk food items, individually packaged prepared or ready-made meals. No homemade foods. No expired items or nearing expiration. No damaged or open packaging. https://www.eastoaklandcollective.com/food-and-supply-distribution.htmlFree Drop-off -
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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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1933 Davis St, San Leandro •For Animals -stale bread and sturdy vegetables (e.g. root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes etc. that may be softening or sprouting but are not yet rotting)Free Drop-off -
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911 Dowling Blvd, San Leandro • (510) 569-7020Free 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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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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2579 Washington St, San Francisco • (415) 929-1866Residential and Commercial. See note.Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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14235 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro • 510-799-2218Types of Food Accepted: Fresh produce; Shelf-stable/Non-perishable foods; Fresh/Frozen grocery requiring refrigeration; Baked goods; Meat; Milk & dairy; This Food Recovery Organization is willing to collect from food donors in: San Leandro, San LorenzoFree Drop-off, Free Pick-upVerified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions -
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14235 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro • (510) 357-4130Accepts donations from the publicFree Drop-off -
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100 Hacienda Ave, San Lorenzo • (510) 278-2085Free Drop-off -
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20880 Baker Rd, Castro Valley • (510) 581-5626 x901Donations accepted from the public: Canned 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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21455 Birch St, Hayward • (510) 582-9533Accepts donations from the publicFree Drop-off -
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20960 Corsair Blvd., Hayward • 341-314-6770Types 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, Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union CityFree Drop-off, Free Pick-upVerified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions -
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22035 Meekland Ave, Hayward • (510) 581-4673Accepts donations from the publicFree Drop-off -
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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 foodsFree Drop-off, Free Pick-upVerified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions -
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258 West A St., Hayward • (510) 732-5956Donations accepted from the public: Pantry items, dry goods, & fresh foodFree Drop-off -
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20298 Marshall St, Castro Valley • 510-398-3753Donate your backyard fruit by having volunteers to come pick it (glean). (Contra Costa Program)Free Pick-up -
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20298 Marshall St, Castro Valley • 510-398-3753Donate your backyard fruit and produce by having volunteers to come pick it (glean), leave you some, and donate it to Community Cupboard in CV and The Dig Deep Farm's Food Hub (The Farmacy) in San Leandro.Free Pick-up
