Ways to Give
Individuals, corporations and foundations around the world give generously to support a range of GFN programs and initiatives designed to alleviate world hunger. Your commitment and generosity makes a difference in the lives of thousands of malnourished and hungry families.
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Every gift to GFN is important. Each gift enables GFN to provide opportunities and promote solutions that allow women, children and men to achieve their fullest potential.
The success of GFN programs is dependent on your financial support.
Gifts to The Global FoodBanking Network can be made in several ways:
- Outright Gifts
- Recurring gifts
- Corporate matching gifts
- Workplace giving
- Tribute gifts
- Planned gifts
Outright Gifts
Your gift of any size is appreciated and will support programs designed to alleviate hunger throughout the world. There are several ways to make an outright contribution:
- Donate online now via our secure server
- 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 Networking 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 card, complete the Contribution Form and send it to:
The Global FoodBanking Network
ATTN: Development
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601 USA
Note: Credit card contributions can be made Online immediately and are safe and secure.
- Wire transfer
To remit via SWIFT/International Wire Transfer, send your transfer to:
Shore Bank, 7936 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 USA, for credit to The Global FoodBanking Network Money Manager, Account Number 8100004079, ABA # 071004226 .
To ensure proper credit for your wire transfer gift and accurate allocation to your designated funds, you must send notification of your wire transfers with a Contribution Form to:
Development Office, Fax: (312) 782-4580, or
Email: .
Recurring Gifts
The Global FoodBanking Network Recurring Gift Option allows you to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to GFN via electronic fund transfers (EFT), or to automatically charge contributions to a credit card on a regular (monthly or quarterly) basis.
To enroll in the Direct Debit* Recurring Gift Option, complete the Direct Debit Form, attach a voided check from a checking account or a deposit slip from a savings account* and send it to:
The Global FoodBanking Network
ATTN: Development
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601 USA
*NOTE: To establish this service, your bank must be a member of the Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Network. If your bank allows payroll direct deposit or online bill payment, it is most likely a member of the ACH Network. The ACH Network is currently only available to banks in the United States of America and Canada. However, the USA Federal Reserve is in the process of expanding the Network to Mexico and Europe, beginning with Switzerland, The United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.
To enroll in the Credit Card Recurring Gift Option, complete the Credit Card Form and send it to:
The Global FoodBanking Network
ATTN: Development
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601 USA
You can help ensure the continued success of The GFN programs to alleviate world hunger by making a personal commitment to contribute a minimum of US$100 each year.
Corporate Matching Gifts
As a benefit to employees, companies often increase the impact of their employees’ gifts to GFN, as well as to other charitable organizations, by matching employees’ contributions. Thousands of companies match employee gifts one-to-one. Some companies match two or even three to one.
Most companies have guidelines that the employee and charitable organization must meet before a contribution will be matched. Your company’s benefits or human resource department can provide you with information about its matching gift program and the necessary forms to complete. Many companies will also match gifts made by retirees, spouses of eligible employees and directors.
Mail your company’s form along with your contribution to:
The Global FoodBanking Network
ATTN: Development
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601 USA
We will verify that your gift has been received and return the form to your employer.
For more information, contact your human resource department, or The GFN Development Office at (312) 782-4560.
Workplace Giving
If your employer offers a payroll deduction program benefiting charitable organizations, you may be able to designate The Global FoodBanking Network as your charity of choice.
Tribute Gifts
Honor a living or deceased friend, relative, or distinguished leader, or celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other occasions with a tribute gift.
To make a tribute gift, complete the Contribution Form, fill in the Tribute Gift section with the appropriate name, occasion and acknowledgement address information and submit with your contribution. A special letter will be sent acknowledging your thoughtful and lasting gift. You can also make Tribute gifts online.
Planned Gifts
Your planned gift is appreciated and will support programs designed to alleviate hunger throughout the world. There are several ways to make a planned gift, including marketable securities, charitable bequests, and life insurance. Please allow The Global FoodBanking Network to thank you and recognize your planned gift by completing and submitting The GFN Van Hengel Society Form.
Marketable Securities
Contributing marketable securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds may allow you to make a contribution to GFN with little or no effect on your current spendable income. In some cases, by contributing appreciated securities, you may receive tax advantages.
Stocks may be transferred either electronically or by mail. To make a gift of stock, or to contribute mutual funds, bonds, or closely held securities, contact the Director of Development at (312) 782-4560.
Charitable Bequests
Bequests made through wills or living trusts can play an important role in The GFN programs. Such commitments also enable individuals to make gifts that may not be possible during their lifetimes.
Bequests can take several forms:
- A specific bequest directs that The GFN receive a specific amount of money or specific piece of property.
- A residual bequest designates all, or a portion of whatever remains, after all debts, taxes, and expenses have been paid from the estate.
- A contingent bequest takes effect only under certain conditions.
Sample language is available. For more information on charitable bequests, contact the Director of Development at (312) 782-4560.
NOTE: The Global FoodBanking Network cannot provide legal or financial advice. You are encouraged to meet with your legal representative or financial advisor to determine the appropriate way to give based on your circumstances and the best language to use when making your bequest.
Life Insurance
By making a gift of life insurance to GFN, you help to ensure the future of our programs and efforts. USA donors who irrevocably assign ownership and beneficial interest in a policy to GFN may also qualify for a charitable tax deduction.
The type of insurance you have and your decision to name GFN as a beneficiary or to give ownership of the policy to GFN will affect acceptance and recognition of the gift. Whole and universal life insurance policies may accrue cash value and are usually assignable. The donor of a whole or universal life insurance policy will receive GFN recognition at the time ownership is assigned.
Term life insurance policies, as may be provided by an employer, are not assignable. However, a you (the insured) may still be able to designate GFN as a beneficiary, although no GFN recognition is given until payment is made under the policy.
Criteria for making a gift of life insurance:
- If The GFN is assigned ownership of the policy and the policy is fully paid or you pay the premiums directly to the insurance company, the minimum face value of a gifted insurance policy is US$1,000.
- When the policy is not fully paid and you pay the premiums through The GFN, the minimum face value of the policy is US$5,000.
The Global FoodBanking Network will not make premium payments or take administrative responsibility for policies not owned by The Global FoodBanking Network.
For further information on making a gift of life insurance, contact the Director of Development at (312) 782-4560.
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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