There is a law that protect donors of food who provide that food in good faith. Feeding America, the over-arching organization that provides hunger relief initiatives and information nationwide, has a great page of information on this law–the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
Please click here to read information on the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
We often get questions about food dating as well. As a food pantry, we receive many donations that have a near date, or food frozen prior to the expiration date.