“Why do food banks sometimes give people out of date food?” It’s a question that comes up a lot, and has even been the subject of local and national news stories.
Quality Control is a priority at the Arvada Community Food Bank. We make every effort make sure that everything we place on our shelves is edible. But many consumers – and sometimes, news reporters – lack basic, essential information regarding what the dating on cans and boxes actually means.
Quality Control is a priority at the Arvada Community Food Bank. We make every effort make sure that everything we place on our shelves is edible. But many consumers – and sometimes, news reporters – lack basic, essential information regarding what the dating on cans and boxes actually means.





