Donate Rejected OS&D Food Donations

319-337-3400

Please consider donating any rejected but safe-to-eat OS&D food shipments to Table to Table before paying to take it to a landfill. T2T values the time of truck drivers, and is committed to getting drivers with rejected loads back on the road. OS&D shipments received by T2T will be unloaded by our staff & volunteers, and then redistributed to food recipient partners around Johnson and neighboring counties. Donation receipts available. To set up a potential OS&D food donation, please call 319-337-3400

Email logistics@table2table.org if not needed on a fast turnaround.

Location/Where to Donate

Table to Table’s office & food warehouse is located at 1049 US-6 E (Pepperwood Plaza), Iowa City, IA 52240. Table to Table may ask for your donation to be directed to Lineage, 2710 US-6, Iowa City, IA 52240, a frozen storage facility T2T is partnered with. Please contact T2T to determine where to drop off your OS&D donations.

Include on Website: Interactable maps w/ T2T & Lineage addresses them

What Can Be Donated

Here is a list of details that will be helpful for Table to Table to determine if we can accept your OS&D donation:
- Where the driver is or ETA to Iowa City
- About the product
  - Package details- how is it packaged (ie. bulk or retail)
  - Quantity- how many cases or number of pallets
  - Expiration date- please refer to the “Food Categories & Date Guidelines”
  - Storage type- refrigerated, frozen, or dry
  - Degree of damage to product- T2T can accept partially damaged pallets, if the remainder is salvageable

OS&D Donation Drop-off (T2T):

Turn south off Highway 6 onto Broadway Street. Turn right into Pepperwood Plaza (the second parking lot entrance), then take an immediate south turn into the back alley to drive along the brightly colored mural. Park semi truck the alley so that the rear of the truck is parked on the red line shown in the image. Be sure not to block off the orange butterfly garage door. Call 319-337-3400 when you arrive.

OS&D Drop-off (Lineage)

If T2T staff direct you to drop off your OS&D donation at Lineage Logistics, please head to 2710 US-6 Iowa City, IA 52240. T2T staff will contact Lineage prior to your arrival. Call 319-351-2090 when you arrive. You will likely be directed to the loading bays on the west side of the building. If you would like a donation receipt, please be sure to give your information to T2T by calling 319-337-3400.

FAQ

What are donation hours?

Currently, Table to Table’s preferred donation hours are Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM-3:30 PM, but we may be able to receive them outside of those hours, so it’s worth calling.

How do I donate?

Call our office at 319-337-3400 if you have a rejected load that you’re considering donating. Our dispatcher or one of our staff members will ask questions to get an idea of whether or not we’re able to receive the donation. If possible, we’d love a texted/emailed photo of the rejected load (although it’s not required) as well as information on the dates of the product and any damage.

Why donate?

Donating rejected shipments avoids landfill fees and reduces food waste. The food from these donations will go to people in need, and you can receive a tax deduction receipt for your donation. T2T usually has access to a forklift, pallet jacks, and is happy to help with unloading.

What kind of products can be donated?

Table to Table accepts fresh, refrigerated, frozen, or shelf stable food items. Depending on the level of damage, we can often accept partially damaged loads. We can often take food past its date if it is within our expanded Date Guidelines.

Is there any risk to my company for donating food?

Not at all. The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (1996) encourages companies to donate food that appears wholesome by protecting them from civil or criminal liability in the event the donated food causes harm.

Table to Table Expanded Date Guidelines

Terms such as “best by”, “sell by”, or “use by” are not safety dates and can still be donated if they fall under the “Acceptable Dates” category. With any questions on date guidelines, call our office at 319-337-3400.

Facts on Food Waste

A third of food produced in the US is never eaten, with over 40% of America’s food ending up in landfills – we can change this with your help!
Food waste in landfills generates methane at much faster rates than non-food waste. Methane is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and is 80 times more harmful than CO2 for 20 years after it is released. 58% of methane emissions from landfills is food waste.
For more information on food waste visit this page