Food Donation Guidelines

The Good Samaritan Act

Donations We CAN Accept

PACKAGED PERISHABLE FOODS

Storage: Chilled temperature is 40°F or less; frozen is 0°F or less

Packaging: Securely sealed; items packaged separately

Reasons for refusal:

  • Packaging has been damaged, punctured or the seal has been broken 
  • Food has not been held at the proper temperature
BAKED GOODS
Fresh Fruit
FRESH PRODUCE
FROZEN FOODS
Dry Goods/Shelf Stable Items

Donations We CANNOT Accept

  • Cooked food/meals (food that has been heated/reheated)
  • Food that has previously been served to the public (hot bar items, food from a serving/buffet line, etc.)
  • Alcohol or foods prepared with alcohol
  • Foods not prepared in a commercial, regulated, or licensed kitchen
  • Foods that are open, have a broken seal, or show signs of tampering
  • Foods that have been held at improper temperatures