The Berkeley Food Pantry was a ministry of Berkeley Friends Church which from 1969-2026 provided bags of nutritious emergency groceries to households, students and workers in Berkeley and Albany. Through the combined efforts of staff, a core of 100 dedicated volunteers, the Alameda County Community Food Bank, community members, local businesses, and the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program, the Pantry served over 2,000 people each month.
As of January 30th, 2026, the Pantry is permanently closed. If you are in need of food assistance, the Alameda County Food Bank’s Food Pantry Finder can help.