Yes, it is true that when you itemize deductions, you can include a deduction for miles driven for a qualified charitable organization as well as your non-cash contributions (food, in your case).
You are also correct that a log of the miles and your receipts are the best way to substantiate this deduction.
You cannot deduct the time that you spend on this activity, but you can include the other items as part of your overall charitable deductions. To do this in TurboTax:
- Login to TurboTax at TurboTax.com.
- Select the option Take Me Where I Left Off (for some users this may read Take Me to My Return).
- In the Deductions & Credits section, navigate to Charitable Donations.
- Select the categories for Items and Mileage to enter the information.
You do not need anything from your daughter's band stating that you are the "Food Parents," but you will need to provide the name of the organization as it appears on the 501(c)(3) forms.
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