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HR 5840119th CongressIn Committee
Feed the Community Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-California)
Economy & TaxesSocial ServicesTechnology & Innovation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The bill amends the tax code to grant charitable donations of food transportation vehicles and storage equipment the same favorable tax treatment as food inventory donations, specifically for nonprofits serving communities in need.
Key Points
- 1Allows tax deductions for donating food storage equipment, transportation vehicles, and meal preparation tools to qualifying nonprofits.
- 2Limits deductions to 25% of fair market value, with annual caps of $500 for transport equipment and $15,000 for prep equipment.
- 3Defines 'qualified property' to include refrigerators, delivery trucks, warming boxes, and industrial kitchen machinery used by food-focused nonprofits.
Impact Areas
Businesses donating food-related equipmentNonprofits providing food assistanceCommunities facing food insecurityFederal tax revenue from charitable deductions
Generated by gpt-4o on Nov 5, 2025