Homelessness: Policy and Liability Issues in Donating Prepared Food
RCED-92-62
Published: Dec 09, 1991. Publicly Released: Dec 26, 1991.
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GAO provided information on the federal laws, regulations, or policies hindering federal facilities from making unconsumed prepared food available to the homeless, focusing on: (1) any legal or administrative barriers that exist in the policies of the 14 federal departments regarding donations of prepared foods to homeless assistance providers; and (2) related liability issues.
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Disadvantaged personsFederal agenciesFood facilitiesFood inspectionFood relief programsFood servicesGifts or gratuitiesHomelessnessLiability (legal)State law