When delivering and receiving groceries or prepared meals it is important to keep food safety in mind. Perishable foods should not be left out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours, 1 hour if temperatures are above 90 ˚F. Hot foods should remain hot during transportation and cold foods should remain cold. Below are several resource outlining key points recipients and those delivering meals should keep in mind for the delivery of groceries and prepared meals.

• Preparing Food for Community Groups
• Safe Handling of Take-Out Foods
• Safe Handling of Mail Order Foods
• Cooking for Groups Infographic

   

    

Additional Resources

• Tips for Meal Kit and Food Delivery Safety (CDC)
• Shopping for Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Information for Consumers (FDA)