Donating food

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Overview

It's an unfortunate fact of modern life that some members of our society can't afford enough to eat.

Access to a regular food supply is one of our most basic human needs, and many charities have dedicated themselves to meeting this requirement for many years.

Food businesses, too, have generously supported the efforts of these charities, but others may have worried about whether they can give away food legally and what their responsibilities might be under the Food Act.

The following factsheet outlines how food can be given away to charities in Victoria.

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Donating Food to Charities in Victoria, June 05 (64kb, pdf)

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