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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A Food Resource Location: Freedom Store (Homies Empowerment), Oakland •This is a list of Food Resources (Grocery Items, Freedges (free refrigerators), Food Pantry/Closets) around the Bay Area that don’t require screening, showing ID, or otherwise have a barrier to services. See website for location details, open hours, and associated organizations.Free Pick-up -
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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.Free 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) 357-4130Accepts donations from the publicFree Drop-off -
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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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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
