Problematic produce load? Finding an outlet can be easy!

Rick Bella reports a new system to assist the produce industry. The question that I receive the most is: “where can I find the food bank locations?” “How do I donate to your organization?” To assist with these types of inquiries, we have installed a very easy to use food bank locator on our website which allows a search by simply using a U.S. zip code. It appears right on the opening page of the America’s Second Harvest website: http://www.secondharvest.org Every zip code in the U.S. has a member food bank assigned to it. In fact, our network services every county in America. Yes, every one.

So let’s say you are facing a rejection at a receiver location warehouse... simply bring up the website and type in the 5-digit zip code of where the product is located. The local food bank member in that area will be displayed with all of the contact information that you’ll need. Naturally you may also contact me at any time for assistance. But when you need to react quickly or if I am not available, you can feel free to contact the member directly. In most cases, the food bank can assist you by taking the donation while at the same time lowering any disposal fees that could have been associated with dumping the load not to mention that it gets the truck unloaded which in many cases can help you to avoid additional freight fees due to delays with the truck.

The receiving food bank will issue a receipt to the donor of the produce for tax purposes. Feel free to check out the system. You just may learn that there is a food bank right in your home town! A great place to volunteer! Contact me at 800-771-2303 or email rbella@secondharvest.org