Right now, one in ten adults and one in five children in our area do not know where their next meal is coming from. For every $1.00 donated to Feeding the Valley Food Bank, you are providing 6 meals for families in need. Thank you for helping to provide food and hope to children, families and seniors facing food insecurity in our community!

Become a Hunger Hero!

Did you know that every $1 of your monthly gift can help provide 6 meals? This means that a monthly gift of just $50 will provide 300 meals per month within your community to people who would otherwise be hungry.

Join our community of monthly donors & help to provide meals to our neighbors in need throughout the year!

Every day, families in need are counting on food provided by Feeding the Valley Food Bank. We count on a special circle of supporters, too. Hunger Heroes are a special group of monthly donors who sustain our work throughout the year.

Becoming a Hunger Hero is an easy and convenient way to bring hope to kids, families and seniors all year. Join HERE!

By providing consistent support, you are nourishing lives, empowering individuals, and working towards a hunger-free future.

Why Become a Hunger Hero?

1. You Can Make a Significant Impact – Each $1 you contribute enables us to provide 6 meals. By setting up monthly donations, you can efficiently support our cause.

2. Monthly Giving is Budget-Friendly – Many individuals find it more manageable to allocate their Food Bank donation into equal installments throughout the year, making it easier to fit within their budget.

3. Monthly Giving is Convenient and Reliable – Once you set up your donation, it will continue automatically. You have full control and can make adjustments or cancel it at any time. Additionally, monthly giving ensures a consistent funding source, allowing us to better plan and address the varying demands of our clients throughout the year.

Already have a donor advised fund in place? You can set up a one-time or recurring financial contribution to Feeding the Valley.

1. Log in to your donor advised fund or contact your DAF administrator.
2. Designate Feeding the Valley, Inc. as a grant recipient, using our federal tax EIN number: 58-1498131
3. Indicate the amount you want to donate and the timing of your donation.

The widget below will take you to your fund page to begin the process.

Honor a loved one or a friend by giving the gift that helps feed a hungry person in your community.

Option 1 – Give a Donation When you make a tribute gift, a personalized card will be sent to the recipient of the tribute gift or to a person of your choice letting them know about your memorial gift.

Option 2 – Celebrate your friends or honor them with a virtual food drive!

You can celebrate or pay memorial tribute to someone by setting up a virtual food drive in their name. Or, you can celebrate a holiday, birthday, or special occasion by setting up a Virtual drive.

Contribution on your page will help provide meals to children, families & seniors in our community. This is a meaningful way to honor or celebrate your family and friends.

What if you could make a transformative gift that would end hunger in your local community? When considering the impact you want to leave behind, please think about including Feeding the Valley Food Bank. Legacy giving offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. There are various ways you can contribute through planned giving.

Planned gift options include:

· donating real estate

· life insurance policies

· cash

· stocks

· IRA rollovers

· wills or trusts

· charitable annuity trusts

· retirement plan assets

These options provide flexibility in aligning your financial planning goals with your philanthropic aspirations.

To proceed with a legacy gift, follow these four simple steps.

1. First, assess if leaving a legacy gift is feasible within your financial forecast.

2. Next, determine which type of gift best suits your goals.

3. Then, consult with your financial or legal advisor to ensure the implementation of your legacy gift aligns with your intentions.

4. Finally, please get in touch with Rebecca Roth Nicks, our Chief Development Officer, at (706) 561-4755 Ext. 103 or rnicks@feedingthevalley.org. Informing us of your plan to include Feeding the Valley in your will enables us to keep you updated on our work.

Please share our information with your advisor –

Feeding the Valley, Inc.

PO Box 8904

Columbus, GA. 31908

EIN#: 58-1498131

We recommend consulting with your tax or legal advisor before finalizing any legacy gift decisions. Rest assured that your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We maintain strict confidentiality and never release, share, sell, or rent any personal information, including names and addresses.

Your Employer Might Double Your Donation!

Did you know your company might match your donation, making your gift go twice as far? Many companies will match what you give, meaning more meals for those in need. All you have to do is ask!

Here’s how it works:

Donate: Make your donation and save the receipt. Many companies give you up to a year to request a match.

Search: Look for your company in the search box below. If it’s not there, check with your HR department—they might still offer a match.

Match: Follow your company’s forms, guidelines, and instructions to submit a matching gift. Thank you for your generous support!

Need help? Email rnicks@feedingthevalley.org.

Our Information
When submitting a matching gift through your company’s portal you may need the following information:

Federal Tax ID Number (EIN):
58-1498131

Mailing Address:
Feeding the Valley, Inc.
PO Box 8904
Columbus, GA. 31908