Edible Food Recovery Capacity Planning Report for Alameda County
This report, published by StopWaste in September 2025, evaluates the county's progress in recovering surplus edible food from commercial generators under California's SB 1383. The report also assesses the capacity of the local food recovery network — including the Alameda County Community Food Bank and independent organizations — and offers recommendations for strengthening the system. Key Findings The 2024 Edible Food Recovery Capacity Plan confirmed that Alameda County has adequate capacity to recover edible surplus food from Tier One and Tier Two Commercial Edible Food Generators operating