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Senate hears extension of crop-donation tax credit; Oregon Food Bank urges renewal
Summary
The Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue held a public hearing on SB 108 to extend the crop-donation tax credit. The Legislative Revenue Office estimated the credit costs about $200,000 per year; Oregon Food Bank urged continuation to support donations of fresh, local produce.
The Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue took public testimony March 12 on Senate Bill 108, a six‑year extension of Oregon’s crop-donation tax credit. The credit reimburses agricultural producers for a portion of the wholesale value of crops donated to hunger-relief organizations and is meant to encourage fresh, local food donations.
Kyle Easton of the Legislative Revenue Office said the credit is nonrefundable, equal to 15% of the wholesale market price of donated crops, and has cost roughly $200,000 per year in recent years. Donors may also claim a charitable deduction on federal returns, he said.
Hannah Walters of Oregon Food Bank testified in support, saying SB 108 helps ensure access to fresh and culturally relevant foods across the state. Walters described the credit as “instrumental in encouraging farmers to donate surplus and marketable produce to food banks and hunger relief organizations.”
No committee vote was taken; the hearing record was closed and the committee left the item for further consideration on the floor or subsequent work sessions.
