I have recently been introduced to the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act that was enacted during the Clinton administration. This act protects any donor, food bank, soup kitchen, food pantry or other group helping feed those in need, from liability. This includes any food that is donated or distributed in “good faith” by anyone.
The reason you should be excited about knowing about this act is it enables you to give your garden overflow to those in need. In fact, fresh produce is the most difficult and most needed items for food pantries and food banks to get their hands on and to stock.
If you have ever thought you wanted to be a part of the solution and didn’t know how, here is your chance. Contact your local food bank and find out when and where they are collecting and take and donate your surplus produce. If you don’t have a local food bank contact Second Harvest Food Bank as it is one of the largest food banks in the US. Happy donating!