Ask Jon: Can I Reuse or Donate Cheese and Charcuterie Leftover on a Board?

Dear Jon: Can I reuse or donate cheese and charcuterie from a board for a private party if it’s mostly untouched? It’s at least $200 worth of product!

Food waste is a serious environmental, financial, and social problem. Between one-third and 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is never eaten. But between Thanksgiving and New Years, these numbers increase by as much as 25 percent. According to the Upcycled Food Association, wasted food totals...