Serving the hungry in Berkeley and Albany since 1969
What’s New?
Pantry holidays are listed here…
Support our Supporters and Partners!
The Berkeley Food Pantry thanks our generous grocery recovery partners and donors. Learn more.
See our Frequently Asked Questions about seeking food at the Berkeley Food Pantry.
The Berkeley Food Pantry is over 50 years old! Learn about our story and mission.
The Food Pantry operates under the 501(c)(3) status of the Berkeley Friends Church (EIN 94-6003752), and your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
The Berkeley Food Pantry continues to rescue thousands of pounds of food from the waste stream each month! Our pantry visitors are the beneficiaries of this bounty - fresh produce, meat, dairy, and a full array of healthy shelf-stable foods. Thanks to Berkeley Natural Grocery, Albany Target, Gilman St. Berkeley Whole Foods, Franklin Brothers' Market, Thistle, and Daily Bread for making this food available to our pantry visitors. Learn more.
Our pantry visitors are grateful for this fresh food and we are always looking for ways to increase the amount we can offer them. Read more to see how you can help.
Visiting the Pantry
The Berkeley Food Pantry provides emergency groceries to Berkeley and Albany families and individuals in need. Read more about visiting the pantry.
Friends: We offer food assistance by:
1. In-Person Pick-Up at the Pantry:
We are open for pickup.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
You are welcome to send another member of your household, neighbor, or friend to pick-up on your behalf if you cannot come in person during our hours and you don't qualify for home delivery.
2. Home Delivery is offered to disabled individuals, elderly individuals, families with children under 12, and households who must isolate due to Covid-19. Qualified households must have a physical home address in Berkeley or Albany. We will schedule delivery dates with you, and you must be present to receive the delivery. Due to high demand, we can no longer accept applications lease call 510-525-2280 to request an application for home delivery.