Frequently Asked Questions
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- How can I make my gift to The Global FoodBanking Network?
- Is my gift tax-deductible?
- Is The Global FoodBanking Network eligible to receive corporate matching gifts from my employer?
- How can I give in honor or in memory of someone?
- Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?
- What is annual giving?
- What is planned giving?
- Why should I give?
How can I make my gift to The Global FoodBanking Network?
Online
You can make an online donation via our secure server here.
Check
Make your check payable to “The Global FoodBanking Network,” complete the Contribution Form and send both to:
The Global FoodBanking Network
ATTN: Development
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601
USA
The Global FoodBanking Network is pleased to accept checks from foreign banks and in many foreign currencies.
Credit Card
To make a contribution using your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (minimum US$50.00), complete the Contribution Form and send it to:
The Global FoodBanking Network
ATTN: Development
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601
USA
You can also fax your form to (312) 782-4580, or call (312) 782-4560 to make your contribution over the phone.
Make your secure credit card contribution Online now.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
The Global FoodBanking Network is a 501c3 charitable organization registered with the Internal Revenue Service in the United States of America; contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by USA law. Tax deductibility outside of the USA is dependent on local tax regulations.
Is The Global FoodBanking Network eligible to receive corporate matching gifts from my employer?
Yes, The Global FoodBanking Network qualifies as a non-profit organization eligible to receive matching gifts from many companies around the world. To find out if your employer offers this benefit (and if it applies outside of your country), check with your human resources department or contact The Global FoodBanking Network Development Office.
How can I give in honor or in memory of someone?
To make a gift in honor or in memory of a friend, family member, or associate, download a Contribution Form and complete the “Tribute Gift” section with the appropriate name, occasion and acknowledgement information and submit with your contribution. Include complete address information for the person who should receive notification of your tribute. A special letter will be sent acknowledging your thoughtful gift.
Tribute gifts may also be made Online.
Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?
Yes. Contributions of any size are acknowledged and receipted by The Global FoodBanking Network. In order to ensure proper credit and acknowledgment for your gift, please be sure to complete and submit The Global FoodBanking Network Contribution Form with each contribution.
What is annual giving?
Annual giving is the act of giving to The Global FoodBanking Network on a yearly basis. The Global FoodBanking Network makes annual appeals for such contributions through personal messages, presentations, articles in Food magazine, and resources on our Web site. By making a contribution each year, you ensure that we can meet commitments to all those who benefit from The Global FoodBanking Network programs.
What is planned giving?
Planned giving is the process of making a charitable gift of estate assets to The Global FoodBanking Network, a gift that requires consideration and planning in light of your overall estate plan.
Such gifts usually include legal documents and often require the assistance of a qualified professional advisor to complete. Because of the size and potential impact of such gifts, you should consult with your professional advisor.
Those who have notified The Global FoodBanking Network of their intent to include GFN in their final estate plans are invited to be members of the Van Hengel Society. For more information on planned giving options, or the Van Hengel Society, see Ways to Give.
Why should I give?
Each gift to The Global FoodBanking Network enables us to build and strengthen food banks that get needed food to individuals and families and allow them to achieve their fullest potential. The continued success and sustainability of The Global FoodBanking Network programs is dependent on your financial support.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
For every $5 you donate, the Global FoodBanking Network helps provide at least 20 meals for people suffering from chronic hunger.
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