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Liability Protection for Food Donations While liability protection has not been enacted at the federal level, each province in Canada as well as the Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory have passed laws to provide protection from civil liability to both companies and individuals who donate food.

The Donation of Food Act, 1994 was passed to provide protection to food donors and those distributing donated food, from liability for damages from injuries or death caused by consuming donated food2.

Food bank requirements on your first visit typically involve filling out an intake form. Expect to provide ID and proof of address. You will be asked for personal information, which will be kept confidential, such as your income and expenses as well as how many people are in your household.

It can be used to feed those in need. Ontario's Donation of Food Act and the province's Good Samaritan Act protect those who are willing to donate leftovers and fresh food.

Every province and territory in Canada has a food donation act that protects organizations from liability when donating food in good faith. Under the food donation acts, incorporated businesses, non-profits, employees, and volunteers are not liable for damages resulting from the consumption of donated food.