Must be received at 41 ☏ or below, donated or frozen on or before the sell-by date. Deli products: We accept deli products (salads, sandwiches) in their original unopened containers, labeled with ingredients and allergens.Items should be less than 3 months old (frozen the whole time). Meat products: Unopened, labeled for commercial sale, and have been frozen on or before the sell-by date.Baked goods: Within 2 days past the sell-by date, prepared in a licensed, inspected food establishment, in sealed packaging with allergens and ingredients listed.We can only accept eggs from USDA inspected facilities. Dairy products and eggs: Unopened, pasteurized, and within 5 days past the sell-by date must be received at 41 ☏ or below.May be purchased or from your own garden. Fresh produce: No signs of mold, spoilage or severe bruising.
Canned and dry goods: Unopened and in their original packaging, labeled with ingredients and allergens, in good condition (no dents, bulging or rust), within 1 year past the use-by date.Please note the donation guidelines for the following items: We follow federal, state, and local food safety regulations, and comply with additional standards to ensure the safety and health of the recipients. Food Gatherers accepts donations of perishable and non-perishable foods, as well as non-food items.