It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw a date, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Were it not that I fear it is from charity, I would have eaten it."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب قسم الصدقات / 13234