Contribution

Please note that all contributions to the Alameda

Food Bank are Tax Deductable.

Contributions

Dontations can be made on-line using your credit card. Please click on the following link:

Food Donations

The Food Bank accepts donations of canned and other non-perishable foods in unopened containers.  We also accept limited quantities of perishable items like fresh produce, meats, dairy products, etc.  If you would like to make a food donation, please stop by the Food Bank during normal business hours to drop off your items.  Pick-up arrangements can be made for larger donations by calling the Food Bank at 510-523 5850.

A record number of clients has resulted in the depletion of our food inventories. Below is a list of key food items that we need to ensure a healthy, balanced food package for our clients.

Additional Food Donation Locations (Non-perishable, non-refrigerated, no glass please- Any fresh, cold or fragile donations should be made to the food bank directly.)

1) Alameda Marketplace  1650 Park St. (corner of Buena Vista)
   Mon-Sat  9-8,  Sun 9-7    See Red Barrel near parking lot entrance
2) Alameda Power and Telecom   2000 Grand St (corner of Clement)
   Mon- Fri  8-5   See Red Barrel in lobby
3) Crosstown Coffee House,1303 High St (Corner of Encinal) www.crosstowncoffee.org
   Mon-Wed and Fri. 6am to 8pm, Thurs. 6am to 9:30 pm, Sat. 7am to 8pm, Sunday Closed
4) Color Me Mine , 2205 South Shore Center, Alameda Town Center,
  www.alameda.colormemine.com
  Mon-Sat 10am to 9pm, Sunday 11am-6pm

Financial

Financial donations are used to purchase approximately 50% of the food distributed by the Food Bank.  We receive many food items through "in-kind" donations, yet we must augment these donations with purchased items to provide a nutritionally balanced food basket.  Thus, financial contributions to the Food Bank are equally as important as the food donations that support our efforts.

If you prefer not to use the on-line donation link above, donations can be mailed to us. Make checks out to the Alameda Food Bank. Our mailing address is as follows:

Alameda Food Bank
P.O. Box 2167
Alameda, CA 94501

Payroll Deductions

Donations may be easily arranged through the United Way as a payroll deduction dedicated to the Alameda Food Bank. Call the Bay Area United Way at (415) 772-4300.