Section 58503.1 Of Chapter 5. Donation Of Food From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 21. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 5.
58503.1
. In order to qualify as a food bank, an organization shall
meet all of the following minimum standards:
(a) It shall have access to storage facilities and refrigeration
equipment for the purpose of collecting, receiving, handling,
storing, and distributing donated agricultural products.
(b) It shall be incorporated as a nonprofit tax exempt
organization and be eligible as a charitable organization under
paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section 501 of Title 26 of the
United States Code or shall be affiliated with such an organization.
(c) It shall maintain records for the proper control of inventory.
(d) It shall demonstrate the availability of adequate liability
insurance to cover the activities conducted pursuant to this chapter.
(e) It shall show local support through funding sources, letters
of endorsement, and a board of directors reflective of the community
and population to be served.