Does the Food Bank accept prepared or perishable food?
Because the Food Bank must comply to U.S. Department of Agriculture distribution regulations, we do not accept prepared food (from restaurants or individuals). However, we will attempt to connect any donors to an appropriate Alameda County hunger-relief agency in their community. For assistance, please contact Bob Hasselbring at (510) 635-3663 ext. 361 or bhasselbring@accfb.org. Some of the member agencies through which we distribute food have the facilities to accept prepared food and privately harvested fresh produce. Feel free to contact these organizations directly. They are: Emeryville Emeryville Community Action Project, 3610 San Pablo Ave. in Emeryville, accepts donations Monday Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call (510) 652-8422 before dropping off donations. Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore Open Heart Kitchen has revolving locations in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. Email operationsmanager@openheartkitchen.org or call (925) 580-6793. Op
