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Support the Work
Manafold prepares and serves fresh, consistent meals directly to individuals experiencing homelessness, people in shelters, and families facing medical crises across Oklahoma City area. Your support helps us keep showing up, cooking, and serving meals where they’re needed most.
Food Donations & Donor Protection
Food donations are protected under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. This law encourages individuals and businesses to donate food by providing liability protection when donations are made in good faith to nonprofits like Manafold.
What this means:
Donors are protected when donating food that is safe to eat, even if it does not meet standard retail appearance or labeling requirements. This includes surplus inventory, prepared food, and bulk ingredients. Protection applies to individuals, restaurants, grocery stores, caterers, farmers, and other organizations. As long as the donation is made in good faith and there is no gross negligence or intentional harm, donors are not held liable.
How Manafold handles donations:
All donated food is reviewed and handled with care before it is prepared and served. Our team ensures that items are stored, prepared, and distributed in a way that meets safety expectations and respects the people receiving the meals.
Why this matters:
A lot of good food goes unused simply because people are unsure about liability. This protection allows donors to give with confidence, knowing their contribution can be used to serve meals directly to people who need them.
How to Donate Food
If you’re considering donating food, we’ll help you make sure it can be used safely and effectively. Here’s what to know:
What we can accept
Fresh ingredients, surplus inventory, and bulk food items
Prepared meals from licensed kitchens or food service providers
Packaged foods that are properly sealed and within a safe date range
What to keep in mind
Food should be handled and stored safely before donation
Items should be free from contamination or spoilage
If you’re unsure about something, it’s always best to ask
How it works
Reach out to coordinate your donation
We’ll confirm what can be accepted and schedule a drop-off or pickup
Our team handles the rest, preparing and serving meals directly to the community
Contact Us
If you have food to donate or want to partner with us, reach out and we’ll walk you through it.