Fighting Food Insecurity
Here, we have compiled a complete list of locations where you can find fresh produce donated by Forestr Gleaning Programs.
With the help of our passionate and experienced volunteers, Forestr.org gleans fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. This produce is delivered directly to food banks, pantries, and, in some cases, individuals in need. Together, our donors and volunteers form a powerful partnership—helping to feed our community while reducing food waste. A simple act of sharing can make an extraordinary impact on someone’s life.
For updated information on open hours and pickup instructions, double check by visiting the website of your desired food bank or pantry. (Link included when available.)
Forestr Food Banks and Pantries in
Antioch
Loaves & Fishes (website)
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- 403 W 6th St, Antioch, CA 94509
- Open dining room, Monday-Friday, 11am-12:45pm
Veterans Rivertown (facebook)
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- 3646 Lone Tree Wy, Antioch, CA 94509
- Wed 10:30am-12pm Distribution DayMon- Sat by appointment only, please call 925-206-4976
Brentwood
Delta Community Food Pantry (website)
- St. Anne Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo, Byron, CA 94514
- Every Tuesday, 8:30am
- Calvary Church, 3090 Curlew Connex, Knightsen, CA 94548
- Every Tuesday, 10am
- New Covenant Church, 6080 Bethel Island Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511
- Every Tuesday, 11:30am
Hope House (website)
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- 218 Pine St, Brentwood, CA 94513
- Every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 11:30am
Castro Valley
Faith Lutheran Church (website)
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- 20080 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Food Pantry drive-through every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6pm-7pm
First Presbyterian Church Shelter (website)
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- 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Serving meals to 70-100 individuals three times each day
Greek Orthodox Church Pantry (website)
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- 20104 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Food Pantry every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9am-10am
Redwood Chapel Community Church (website)
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- 19300 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Prepackaged pick-up every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-10am
United Methodist Church (website)
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- 19806 Wisteria St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Food2Go confidential, personal delivery service, contact for information
Concord
Grow Concord (website)
- Baldwin Park
- 2727 Parkside Cir, Concord, CA 94519, (Port Chicago Hwy & Bonifacio)
- Dinner is served Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday at 4pm
- Cowell Park
- 3501 Cowell Rd, Concord, CA 94518, (Cowell Road, just west of Babel)
- Dinner is served Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 4pm
Monument Crisis Center (website)
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- 1990 Market St, Concord, CA 94520
- Drop-in grocery distribution, Mon-Wed 9am-12pm
Dixon
Cornerstone Baptist Church Pantry (website)
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- 185 W Cherry St, Dixon, CA 95620
- Every Friday, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
- Senior Food Program, 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Dixon Family Services (website)
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- 155 N 2nd St, Dixon, CA 95620
- Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm
- By appointment only, call 707-678-0442 to make a reservation.
Salvation Army, Dixon
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- Dixon Recycle Center, corner of 1st and C Streets
- 302 N 1st St, Dixon, CA 95620
- 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10AM – 2PM
St Vincent de Paul Food Locker at St Peter’s Church
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- 105 S 2nd St, Dixon, CA 95620
- Every other Monday, 9:00AM – 10:00AM
- Call (707)678-7664 to confirm hours
El Sobrante
St. Calistas Catholic Church
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- 3580 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
- Monday & Thursday, 11am-12pm
Emeryville
Emeryville Citizen’s Assistance Program (website)
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- 3610 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
- Monday-Saturday, 12pm-4pm
Hayward
The Peace Haven (website)
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- 1063 A St, Hayward, CA 94541
- Tuesday & Friday, 9am-11am
Livermore
Open Heart Kitchen (website)
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- 450 N Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
- Free community meals Monday–Friday, 12pm–5m
Martinez
Loaves & Fishes (website)
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- 835 Ferry St, Martinez, CA 94553
- 7 days a week, 11am-12:45pm
Palo Alto
All Saints Episcopal Church (website)
555 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Free groceries Monday-Friday, 10am–2:30pm
Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Church Food Pantry (website)
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- 816 Grayson Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
- Tuesday & Thursday, 11am-4pm
Pleasant Hill Senior Center (website)
233 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
1st & 3rd Thursday 9am-10am
Richmond
Richmond Emergency Food Pantry (website)
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- 2369 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
- Pantry Distribution Tuesdays & Fridays, 11am–2pm
Sacramento
Associated Students Inc. Food Pantry at Sacramento State University (website)
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- University Union #1246, 6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819
- Schedule changes each semester. Click here to see current hours.
Basic Needs at The Well (website)
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- Sacramento State, The WELL, Room 1031
- Food Pantry for Sac State students, schedule appointment to visit
San Leandro
April Showers (website)
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- 401 Marina Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577
- 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of every month, 12-3 pm
City of San Leandro Food Programs (website)
- Mercy Brown Bag
- San Leandro Senior Community Center, 13909 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578
- Prepackaged groceries distributed on the second and fourth Monday of each month, 10am-11:30am
- Spectrum Senior Meals Program
- 13909 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA, 94578
- Hot nutritious meals for adults 60+, dine-in or to take away, Mon–Fri 12–12:30pm
Davis Street (website)
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- 3081 Teagarden St, San Leandro, CA 94577
- Food Pantry open Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
San Leandro Community Food Pantry (website)
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- 14235 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro, CA
- Every Thursday 6-8 pm
Walnut Creek
Trinity Center (website)
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- 1888 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- Open Mon-Fri 8am–4pm, serve a morning and a lunch time meal




