I remember some bad times. I knew a donut shop owner and I knew exactly what time after they closed (noon-ish) they would be tossing a clear bag of leftover donuts and stuff out. lol. Only took advantage once or twice. Always wondered if they couldn't just donate it. They didn't throw out the leftover pig-in-blankets though, probably sold those elsewhere.
i have heard some cities do not allow donation of food like this to shelters because it hurts the self-esteem of the homeless who eat it. not satire.