We harvest:

Additionally, GleanSLO will pick up crops which have already been harvested. Bins to pick into are available upon request.

Protection:

We properly train, supervise and hold liability coverage for all volunteers who glean with us. We are happy to provide a certificate of coverage if necessary.

Benefits:

CA provides a tax credit for all CA grown produce donated to food banks, equaling 15% of the donation’s wholesale value (up from current expiring legislation which provides 10% of the donation’s inventoried value).  Additionally, farmers are also eligible for a federal tax deduction for donated produce. For information, see the link  below.  Please consult your tax advisor to determine your eligibility for the tax incentives.

Summary of Federal and California produce donation tax incentives

California Tax Credit Explained

FEDERAL TAX DEDUCTION FORM for produce donations

CALIFORNIA TAX DEDUCTION FORM (2021) for produce donations

*To be updated upon release of 2022 form

Federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act This act encourages donation of food and grocery products to non-profit organizations for distribution to individuals in need. This law:

• Protects you from liability when you donate to a non-profit organization;
• Protects you from civil and criminal liability should the product donated in good faith later cause harm to the recipient;
• Standardizes donor liability exposure. You or your legal counsel do not need to investigate liability laws in 50 states; and
• Sets a floor of "gross negligence" or intentional misconduct for persons who donate grocery products. According to the new law, gross negligence is defined as "voluntary and conscious conduct by a person with knowledge (at the time of conduct) that the conduct is likely to be harmful to the health or well-being of another person."
• Protects you from liability when you donate to a non-profit organization;
• Protects you from civil and criminal liability should the product donated in good faith later cause harm to the recipient;
• Standardizes donor liability exposure. You or your legal counsel do not need to investigate liability laws in 50 states; and Sets a floor of "gross negligence" or intentional misconduct for persons who donate grocery products. According to the new law, gross negligence is defined as "voluntary and conscious conduct by a person with knowledge (at the time of conduct) that the conductis likely to be harmful to the health or well-being of another person."