Creating A Donation

Step 1: Click Post a Donation

• Click “Post a Donation” in either the quick actions menu or the upper right navigation bar.

Step 2: Select Location

• Choose an address from your organization account.
• If you need to add a new address, click the add option.

Step 3: Delivery Information

• Indicate whether you can deliver the donation (up to 60 miles).
• Specify if dock height/food grade vehicle is required (only check this for palletized products that need special transportation).

Step 4: Set Availability

• Choose your availability window (defaults to five days).
• For shelf-stable or frozen items, you can extend this window.
• Enter your hours of operation (e.g., 12 PM to 6 PM).

Step 5: Enter Donation Details

• Create a descriptive title for your donation.
• Add each item:
  1. Select food type from the dropdown (or search by typing).
  2. Enter the use-by date (defaults to the last available day).
  3. Input the weight.
  4. Add a description (required for prepared meals).
• Itemizing products separately is preferred but not required.

Step 6: Upload Image

• Choose an image that represents your donation.

Step 7: Review and Post

• Review your donation details, including:
  • Categories
  • Title
  • Availability window
  • Use-by date (shows the earliest expiration)
  • Weight
• Check how many potential recipients are in your area.
• Agree to the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
• Click “Post” to publish your donation.