stores aren't allowed to donate

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I work for a store that when an item goes to a penny or we arent going to sell the item anymore, we just throw it out to the dumpster. or if an item is missing a small part or has a small tear or crack, we throw it away instead of offering these items to a discount or donating to the church or food pantry. I asked my boss why can't we do that, she said its company policy. They claim it has a lost and still get the credit for it, so why not donate it and claim it, Either way they aren't losing out..its the people who could use it that is losing out. Why are companies doing this? I know its not just the company I work for but others as well. Either way they will get their money for it, whether they donate or sell at a discount, but no, they rather throw it away, and good items too with nothing wrong with them, like laundry soap, dishpans, brooms, etc, to name a few. I want to know why this is so and why can't they donate, Why do they have to throw it away for people to dumpster dive? Yes, I've seen a few do it.... Its sad if you ask me?