[ExI] News Flash!

[MB]

I'm not in California, but we have the same issue here.  Maybe it is a 
Food Bank policy?

I've been told it is a "personal pride" or "esteem" thing - that a 
person going to a Food Bank should not be forced to accept "out of date" 
stuff, but receive best quality stuff.

We also have a grocery like you describe.  Dented banged up out of date 
stuff for pennies.  Works for me as they often carry stuff my local 
regular grocery does not stock.

... I'm with Gadersd, "food waste" :( ... and I have a family member who 
discards anything even a day past the "best by" date - even butter or 
sugar! She will not change.  Sometimes I'm the lucky recipient because 
my son knows I'll eat it.

Regards,
MB