The risk of liability for food donation is a long standing myth, but since 1996, the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act has protected donors and donee organizations from liability. Click here for a handy infographic all about it.

Good question, Connie. In many cases, it could be due to a lack of resources to organize and implement a process for donating food. And it could be that certain types of leftover food is not suitable for donation. Also perhaps a lack pressure from concerned citizens. The more school boards hear from people who want change, the more likely it is that change will happen.