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The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act

The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (1996) was implemented to encourage the donation of food and grocery products to organizations looking to redistribute it to communities in need. It was designed to protect food donors from liability issues regarding the safety of donated or rescued food items.

Or click here for a formal copy of the official law

Further Reading and References

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James Haley, University of Arkansas

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  • Alternate Copy of Act

Also take a look at Food Recovery: A Legal Guide produced by the University of Arkansas and highlighted by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier regarding food recovery and making donations.

 

Want to know more? Check out this PDF provided by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier that explains the implications of the policy for donors and food rescue organizations!

The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act Protects You When You Donate Surplus Food. Digital image. Food Bank of the Southern Tier,  <http://www.foodbankst.org/food-donations>.

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