### Question
What does eligible local food banks or charitable organizations mean?


### Answer
**Eligible local food banks or charitable organizations** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1758*:

> any food bank or charitable organization which is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1758*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS**

