Alabama House OKs bill giving tax credits to farmers for donating to foodbanks

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 199

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday passed a bill that would give farmers a tax credit for donating “edible farm products” to foodbanks.

HB 175, sponsored by Rep. Ben Robbins, R-Sylacauga, passed 103-0 with no debate.

“What it does is allow farmers to donate their food to foodbanks and they get a tax credit for the amount that they donate,” Robbins said on the House floor. “The maximum we’re going to give is …

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