Sep 22, 2026
To Donate, or Not to Donate? Food Waste Prevention Week Webinar with Robert Lee, RLC CEO

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine CEO Robert Lee will join Sophia Lin Kanno of The Spicy Grasshopper for To Donate, or Not to Donate?, a Food Waste Prevention Week webinar exploring common questions and misconceptions around food donation and food rescue.

The webinar will take place October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET and will cover the Good Samaritan Act, food donation liability, expiration dates and “best by” labels, food safety, and common myths about donating surplus food.

The conversation will also explore the cultural stigma around food donation and the scale of food waste happening behind the scenes. Whether you’re a business owner, volunteer, or simply interested in food rescue, the discussion will offer practical information about when and how surplus food can be donated.

[Register for the webinar → Meeting Registration - Zoom]

About Food Waste Prevention Week

Food Waste Prevention Week is a national movement bringing together organizations, communities, and leaders working to prevent food waste, recover surplus food, and improve food access. Since 2021, the movement has grown to include hundreds of partners across the United States and internationally.

RLC is proud to participate in this year’s webinar series and contribute to the broader conversation around food rescue and food waste prevention.