Edible Food Recovery

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Reducing the volume of edible food disposed by businesses has been a key priority for Encinitas since the introduction of SB 1383. SB 1383 requires certain food generating businesses to establish written agreements with charitable food organizations to donate surplus food. However, all edible food generating businesses are encouraged to participate. Redistributing excess edible food to those in need has benefits far beyond being charitable. By implementing donation services, your business can also take advantage of tax write-offs and save money on the trash bill, all while helping reduce your greenhouse gas emissions for a greener planet.

Please find more information and resources on how to initiate edible food recovery at your business.

Edible Food Recovery Resources (English)

Recursos para recuperar alimentos (español)

Edible Food Recovery Organizations & Services

Organization & Service Area	Contact Information	Types of Food Accepted
Feeding San Diego Servicing all of San Diego County	9455 Waples St. #135 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 452-3663 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) Shelf-stable/ non-perishable Perishable Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers) Frozen items
Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank Servicing all of San Diego County	9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 527-1419 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) Shelf-stable/ non-perishable Perishable Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers) Frozen items
Coastline Dream Center Servicing Carlsbad, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, La Mesa, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, Unincorporated	2215 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 717-3696 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) Shelf-stable/ non-perishable Perishable Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers) Frozen items
Education Support Center Servicing all of San Diego County	9950 Campo Rd., Ste. 203 Spring Valley, CA 91977 (619) 394-5798 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) Shelf-stable/ non-perishable Perishable Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers) Frozen items
Lived Experiences Servicing Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, National City, Oceanside, San Diego, San Marcos, Vista, Unincorporated	PO Box 254 Oceanside, CA 92054 (619) 368-3790 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) Shelf-stable/ non-perishable Perishable Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers) Frozen items
Raising Hope San Diego Servicing Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, San Diego, Vista, Unincorporated	1448 Green Bay St. San Diego, CA 92154 (619) 777-0566 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) Shelf-stable/ non-perishable Perishable Frozen items
Tricity Pantry Servicing Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, San Marcos, Vista	165 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA 92084 (760) 658-4047 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables) Shelf-stable/ non-perishable Perishable Frozen items
Food Donation Connection Servicing all of San Diego County	P.O. Box 22787 Knoxville, TN 37934 (no local office) (800) 831-8161 Email	Prepared (food prepared in a commercial kitchen but not served to customers) Frozen items
ProduceGood Servicing all of San Diego County	4057 Via de la Paz Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 492-3467 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)
Senior Gleaners of San Diego County Servicing all of San Diego County	PO Box 600521 San Diego, CA 92160 (619) 633-9180 Email	Fresh produce (whole fruit & vegetables)