Is there a difference between one who distributes dates before the 'Id al-Fitr prayer and one who distributes food to the worshippers?

Question:
May Allah reward you, if Allah wills. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is there a difference between one who distributes food in the mosque before the 'Id al-Fitr prayer, and one who distributes food to the worshippers? What was reported is that dates are distributed so that one prays the 'Id. What was reported is that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to eat some dates before going out; this is what was reported.

Answer:
And what was reported regarding the chain of narration, there is a defect in the chain regarding the mosques and the 'Id prayer grounds. Yes. We do not go beyond what was reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes. So whoever wants to perform the sunnah (recommended practice) on the day of 'Id al-Fitr, he eats some dates before leaving his house, following the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).