It really depends on where the food comes from

If the business makes food, and has extra that is not going to be sold – I would expect that the food that was prepared is already an expense, so donating it can not be an additional expense.

If the prepared food, say […]

Resolution for 'business makes food issue: 'New client donates food & tracks as expense. Prior bookkeeper made JEs to credit income & debit donation expense but that increases income. How do I record right?' available: Yes.

The business makes food issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the business makes food issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex business makes food issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other business makes food support options.

For more information about resolving issues related to business makes food in Quickbooks/QBO or to get support for the issue 'New client donates food & tracks as expense. Prior bookkeeper made JEs to credit income & debit donation expense but that increases income. How do I record right?', click the link below: