[54] Now at that time, a family who were supporters of the venerable Upananda the Sakyan sent solid food (khādanīya) for the benefit of the Saṅgha, saying, "It is to be shown to master Upananda and then given to the Saṅgha." Now at that time the venerable Upananda the Sakyan had entered the village for alms. Then those people, having gone to the monastery, asked the bhikkhus, "Where, venerable sirs, is master Upananda?"
"Friends, the venerable Upananda the Sakyan has entered the village for alms."
"Venerable sirs, this solid food is to be shown to master Upananda and then given to the Saṅgha."
They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Well then, bhikkhus, receive it and set it aside until Upananda comes."
Then the venerable Upananda the Sakyan, having attended upon families before the meal, came back during the day. Now at that time, in a time of scarcity, bhikkhus would refuse further food (pavāreti) even over a trifling amount, and would decline even after deliberation; thus the entire Saṅgha had refused further food. The bhikkhus, being scrupulous, would not accept it.
"Accept it, bhikkhus, and eat it. I allow, bhikkhus, that what has been received before the meal may be eaten by one who has finished his meal and refused further food, even though it is not left over (anatiritta)."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.