gleaner
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
The term “gleaner” means a person who harvests for free distribution to the needy, or for donation to a nonprofit organization for ultimate distribution to the needy, an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner.
Source
- 1996–present42 U.S.C. § 1791The Public Health and Welfare · Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act · as used in this section
The term “gleaner” means an entity that—
(A) collects edible, surplus food that would be thrown away and distributes the food to agencies or nonprofit organizations that feed the hungry; or
(B) harvests for free distribution to the needy, or for donation to agencies or nonprofit organizations for ultimate distribution to the needy, an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner of the crop.
Source
- 2014–present7 U.S.C. § 2034Agriculture · Assistance for community food projects · in this section