Food Donation Checklist — Sort and Pack Food Bank Items

• Check the recipient’s accepted items, hours and minimum remaining shelf life
• Confirm every item is unopened with intact packaging and seals
• Read every date label and remove items outside the recipient’s policy
• Remove bulging, leaking, deeply dented or heavily rusted packages
• Make sure product, ingredient and allergen labels are readable
• Put heavy items on the bottom and separate boxes by storage method
• Label each box with contents, storage method and handoff date

Accepted items and date rules vary by recipient. Always check its current guidance before packing or travelling.