Over the years, we’ve heard “is it safe to donate and/or receive rescued food surplus?”

The answer is yes!

The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act passed into law by Congress in 1997 states that donors are protected from both civil and criminal liability when donating food in good faith to a non-profit organization even if the donated food later causes harm to a recipient. This law was created to encourage the donation of food and grocery products.