5 Jun 2025 4:22 pm
I don't wave it around but food banks do not violate church and state.*Beekeeper » 04 Jun 2025, 4:54 pm » wrote: ↑ What happened to your "separation of Church and State" you LOVE TO WAIVE AROUND WHEN YOU CAN USE IT TO MAKE SOME POINT??
Suck on that one ***!!
Run!!
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No, food banks, even when operating in conjunction with churches or faith-based organizations, generally do not violate the separation of church and state. However, there are specific rules and guidelines that must be followed when government funds are involved. Specifically, federally funded programs like TEFAP and CSFP prohibit explicitly religious activities during the distribution of food assistance.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- Government Funding and Religious Activities:
When a food bank receives government funding, it's subject to regulations that prevent the mixing of religious activities with the provision of food aid. - Separation of Time and Location:
If a food bank has religious activities, they must be separated in time or location from the distribution of food