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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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St Paul's Episcopal Church, Oakland • (510) 834-4314 x 504Free Drop-off -
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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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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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1203 Willow St, Oakland • (510) 893-2932Free Drop-off -
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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 -
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426 17th St, Oakland • (510) 272-0979Non-perishable food itemsFree Drop-off -
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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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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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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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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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722 Washington Street, Oakland • (510) 452-3758Free Drop-off -
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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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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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1301 Marina Village Parkway, Oakland • 510-534-8540, ext. 369Free 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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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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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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2744 E. 11th Street, Oakland • (510) 903-7500Non expired baby formula & food and coupons.Free 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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1500 - 34th Ave, Oakland • (510) 536-1266Free 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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5609 Foothill Blvd, Oakland • (510) 985-0541Free 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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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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2201 73rd Ave, Oakland • (510) 568-8954Free Drop-off
Additional Online Resources for Food for Donation
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Feeding America's MealConnect links your food donations with local nonprofits.
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Food Cowboy uses mobile technology to safely route surplus food from wholesalers and restaurants instead of landfills.
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List Perishable and non-perishable food from your household that neighbors may want and be able to use.