Reply #34: Fresh unprocessed fruits and veggies aren't prohibited by federal regs. Homemade food is.

[Gormy Cuss]

What may have been prohibited was distribution by a food bank that lacked proper facilities for storage and disposal of rotten produce because without that it presents a sanitation issue. Homemade food is a concern because there's no way to assure that it meets food handling requirements. If auntie's pie causes food poisoning in a few food bank recipients then they can go after the government for damages. That's one reason why homemade food isn't accepted. Another is lack of proper storage facilities.

It was good of the church to have an unofficial pick up location rather than letting the food go to waste. We all know that a bowl of homemade soup or a slice of pie is better than eating crappy processed food any day.