Dispelling the Food Donation Liability Myths: the facts on food safety and donation; technical assistance for businesses on reducing wasted food, increasing donation and composting; and resources to help make it happen.
This conference will address common misconceptions surrounding food donation liability and provide clear, evidence-based information on food safety and legal protections. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to safely donate food while minimizing risk, including an overview of applicable laws and best practices. The session will also highlight available technical assistance to support businesses in reducing wasted food, increasing food donation, and implementing composting strategies. Attendees will leave with practical tools, resources, and connections to help them confidently adopt sustainable, compliant
This event is open to the public, open to current students, faculty, staff.
The cost to attend this event is $25.00/person. Early Bird Rate: $20 — available until May 1, 2026. This event is non-refundable.
For more information, contact Nicole Richard: nicolerichard@uri.edu
- Consistent with its public mission, the University of Rhode Island provides equal opportunity and inclusive access to events, services, and programs regardless of protected status.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation or have a question about accessing this event, please call 401.874.2098 in advance. For TTY assistance, please call the R.I. Relay Service at 711. We encourage all individuals seeking an accommodation to reach out as early as possible in advance of the event.