I had a conversation once with a gentleman from Birmingham and he asked me what did I need – food or money? I explained to him with a $10 donation I can buy 53 lbs of groceries. He wrote a check for $100. We can be good stewards of this money by shopping at Feeding The Valley Food Bank.
Pastor Terry Rainwater, God’s Bread Basket
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
Feeding hungry people is the heart of our mission. Every dollar counts towards solving the problem of hunger and we are committed to being a good steward of funds entrusted to us. We work with a small staff and an army of wonderful volunteers to ensure minimal expenses.
A gift of $1.00 donated to the Food Bank will provide the equivalent of 6 meals for families in need.
Feeding the Valley is a 501(c) 3 organization and your gifts are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
One Time Gift
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!
Give Monthly
Become a Hunger Relief Champion!
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 Relief Champions are a special group of monthly donors who sustain our work throughout the year.
Becoming a Hunger Relief Champion is an easy and convenient way to bring hope to kids, families and seniors all year.
By providing consistent support, you are nourishing lives, empowering individuals, and working towards a hunger-free future.
Why Become a Hunger Relief Champion?
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.
Honor or Memorial Gift
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.
Planned Gift
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 Jennifer Shawa, the Director of Development, at (706) 325-5914 or jshawa@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.
Matching Gift
Did you know that many employers will double or triple your donation with a matching gift? If your employer has a matching gifts program, please consider asking them to match your gift to Feeding the Valley. If your employer requires additional information to complete a matching gift, we are here to help! For assistance, please email Jennifer Shawa at jshawa@feedingthevalley.org.