Frequently Asked questions
Given the complex nature of our organization and its services, it is common for our clients and supporters to have questions.
Below are some of the most common inquiries that we receive regarding our services:
Below are some of the most common inquiries that we receive regarding our services:
Expiration Dates/Fechas de Expiración
I received expired food from the food bank. Why do they distribute expired food and is it safe to consume? The food bank will occasionally distribute expired food, but that doesn't mean it is bad or unsafe to consume. By law all products intended to be distributed for human consumption must have an "expiration date". This deadline is important for inventory purposes, particularly for stores. The deadline helps stores know when to recall that product and they have to order and always have new product. The removed product is donated to food banks. 80% of the products donated and distributed by the food bank are classified "non-perishable" which means that the product will be in good condition and safe to consume well after the expiration date. The only non-recommended food to be consumed after the expiration date is infant formula. For more information, visit the USDA's Food Product Dating page. ______________________________________________ Ocasionalmente, el banco de comida distribuye comida con fecha caducada, pero esto no significa que esta hechada a perder. Por ley todos los productos destinados a ser distribuidos para consumo humano tienen que tener una "fecha de expiración". Esta fecha limite es importante para proposito de inventario, en particular para las tiendas. La fecha limite ayuda a las tiendas saber cuando deben de retirar ese producto y tienen que pedir y siempre tener producto nuevo.El producto removido es donado a los bancos alimenticios. El 80% de los productos donados y distribuidos por el banco de alimentos se clasifica "no perecedero" que quiere decir que el producto estara en buen estado y seguro para consumir muy despues de la fecha de caducacion. El unico alimento no recomendado que sea consumido despues de la fecha de expiración es la formula para infantes. Para mas información, visite la pagina de USDA Fechado de Productos de Alimentación. |