2026 RI Food Safety Conference: Food Donation and Liability: Leveraging Technical Assistance to Navi

Dispelling the Food Donation Liability Myths: the facts on food safety and donation; technical assistance for businesses on reducing wasted food, increasing donation and composting; and resources to help make it happen.
This conference will address common misconceptions surrounding food donation liability and provide clear, evidence-based information on food safety and legal protections. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to safely donate food while minimizing risk, including an overview of applicable laws and best practices. The session will also highlight available technical assistance to support businesses in reducing wasted food, increasing food donation, and implementing composting strategies. Attendees will leave with practical tools, resources, and connections to help them confidently adopt sustainable, compliant
This event is open to the public, open to current students, faculty, staff.
The cost to attend this event is $25.00/person. Early Bird Rate: $20 — available until May 1, 2026. This event is non-refundable.
To learn more and register visit: web.cvent.com/event/b63ed7e5-6057-4f7f-bb69-03d014553f03/summary?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0jsmy06x