### Question
How does FOOD DONATIONS define gleaner?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12672*, **gleaner** is defined as:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12672*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-FOOD DONATIONS**

