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68 July 2016 BestDriverJOBS www.bestdriverjobs.com Women In Trucking decision-making process. You might need a second opinion, and the buyer may need to secure an inspection to sup- port its claim that the product doesn't meet the contract terms. Once you have determined that the load can be donated, call a local Feed- ing America member food bank. You can fi nd the contact information on their website at www.feedingamerica.org and click on "Find a Food Bank" at the tab on the top of the website page. If you don't have access to the internet, call the national offi ce at 800.771.2303. You can also download an app called "Food Cowboy" (www.foodcowboy. com) which gives you access to a service that connects donors to charities and assists with the tax benefi t process. Feeding America accepts good, safe, surplus food that is still nutritious, but has been rejected for reasons unrelated to the edible use of the product. Al- though the organization focuses on food donations, they also accept items that can offset fi nancial burdens for those they serve, such as bath and beauty products, paper goods, toys, and cloth- ing. While the food banks are pleased to accept the product at their locations, they are often willing and able to meet you at a truck stop or shipping dock if their warehouse is out of your way or if the donation is not a truckload. Women In Trucking Association is leading the effort to help stop hunger in America by making the effort to turn rejected freight into meals for hungry families. Those you help could be your neighbor, your friend, or even your own family members. bdj