Farm Share solicits donations of surplus food for distribution to charities that feed the needy. In accordance with IRS regulations, we maintain records of all donations.

A farmer offers Farm Share volunteers the opportunity to glean a field of collard greens.

In 1996, the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act was passed by the Federal Government encouraging donation of food and grocery products to non-profit organizations, such as Farm Share, for distribution to needy individuals. It protects donors from liability for donated food items.

This law enables you to donate your produce and other food to Farm Share without worrying about liability.

• You are protected from liability when you donate to Farm Share.
• You are protected from civil and criminal liability should the product donated in good faith later cause harm to the recipients.
• Congress recognized that the donation of food near to the date of recommended retail sale is, in and of itself, not grounds for finding gross negligence. For example, you can donate food stamped close to expiration date for retail sale.

• Donation of green tomatoes from an area farmer.

  You will receive an IRS approved tax donation receipt.
• You will save disposal fees and related labor costs.
• You will have the potential to increase sales as a result of product exposure and positive publicity.
• Your surplus can be donated and distributed to the needy without interfering with your normal marketing channels.
• You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping others.

Your donation is accepted as follows:

• Food items will not be sold, bartered or exchanged for other products or services.
• Items will be used only in a manner related to the tax-exempt purpose of Farm Share.
• All items will be used to aid agencies feeding hungry people in compliance with Federal Guidelines.

Click Here to donate online or contact us via email, info@farmshare.org or call 1 (888) 749-FARM