Farmer to Food Bank credit extended for farmers, donators

Senate Bill 881 "enables farmers, growers, and food producers to continue to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and more to food-insecure families and receive tax credits for donating surplus food to food banks," a statement from Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, said. He authored the bill.

“California farmers and growers are among the most productive in the world, and yet too many Californians go hungry each year,” said McNerney who chairs of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee and is a member of the Agriculture Committee.

“SB 881 benefits farmers and food banks by helping ensure that surplus food from California’s bountiful harvest each year doesn’t go to waste and instead will help feed the hungry.”

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