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. 

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.

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. Corporations that use the "fear of liability" excuse are just taking the easy way out, especially when there are third parties who handle the collection and donation in many places. Click here for a handy infographic all about it.