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Individual Gifts
Any time of the year is the RIGHT time of year to make a donation to Food Outreach! It’s easy, all you need to do is click "Donate Me" label and fill in the information. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Food Outreach is a 501(c) 3, and its tax ID number is 43-1492878.
An Honorary Gift to Food Outreach is a great way to pay tribute to loved ones or celebrate special occasions. These gifts are also tax deductible, and any contribution over $20 will be included in Food Outreach's newsletter Food for Thought. Your loved ones will also receive a tribute card, acknowledging your gift in their honor, but will not know the amount. Donations can also be made here, by mail or telephone. |
You can mail your check to:
Food Outreach, Inc.
3117 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 652-FOOD (3663) |
To charge your donation to your American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa, contact Keith Mosier, Office Manager, at (314) 652-3663 Ext. 122 or keith@foodoutreach.org. |
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Monthly Pledges
Pledging a specific amount to Food Outreach each month will help us create a predictable revenue stream income – resulting in the consistent delivery of meals and groceries for our clients.
In celebration of our 20th year, we have established the 3117 Club. It’s an easy way to help us fill our pantry and nutrition center. Just donate $31.17 per month, and by the end of 12 months you will have helped us provide more than 70 meals to clients in need. You can send us a monthly check, set up a monthly withdrawal through your bank, or even authorize us to charge your credit card each month for $31.17. To learn more about this program, please contact, Becky Reichardt, Director of Development at (314) 652-3663, Ext. 117 or becky@foodoutreach.org.
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Canned Food Drives
Host a canned food for Food Outreach! We make it easy, with these three simple steps:
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Contact Justin O’Neal, Marketing & Events Manager, at Food Outreach to schedule your drive. Food Outreach will arrange to drop off promotional materials and collection barrels for your use. He can be reached at 314-652-3663 ext. 118 or via email at Justin@foodoutreach.org.
- Place collection barrels in well-traveled areas of your business/school/etc. and watch the collection of cans grow.
- Once your canned food drive is complete or barrels are full, Food Outreach will pick-up the collection barrels. Your organization will then be included in our newsletter Food For Thought with a special thank you for your hard work.
Although we take ANY donation, below is a list of preferred canned food items for our nutrition center: Tuna fish, turkey, chicken, salmon, corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and peaches.
Virtual Canned Food Drive
Don’t have time to make it to the store? Help us fill our shelves through our Virtual Canned Food Drive.
Click the button below to see how.
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IRA Donations
Congress has passed laws in the past that changed the way you think about giving. You're just a click away from learning more about any future legislation. Benefits are available to those aged 70 or older for a limited time, so click here to learn more about the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
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Gifts of Securities
You may opt to give Food Outreach a gift of stock or other appreciated securities. This type of gift can help you avoid capital gains taxes and improve your overall tax picture. To learn more about making a gift of appreciated stock or other security, please contact Greg Lukeman, Executive Director of Food Outreach at (314) 652-3663 Ext. 115 or greg@foodoutreach.org.
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The Legacy Society (Planned Giving Options)
All undesignated gifts from estates, trusts, charitable trusts, and bequests will help ensure that Food Outreach is able to provide support to its clients for many years to come. Anyone who makes such a gift becomes a member of The Legacy Society and will be recognized in Food Outreach's newsletter Food for Thought. If you would like to make a gift to Food Outreach, or designate us as a beneficiary as part of your estate planning, please contact Greg Lukeman, Executive Director at (314) 652-3663 Ext. 115.
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Corporate Giving Opportunities
Food Outreach is proud to work with many unique businesses in the St. Louis metro area. We are always seeking new and unique collaborations that can benefit our clients. Below is a list of different ways your business can make a difference for
Food Outreach:
Pro-Bono Services
If you or your company has a special skill or talent that you think might benefit Food Outreach, please contact Becky Reichardt at (314) 652-3663 Ext. 117. Past in-kind contributions include professional photography, courier service, graphic design and printing services, culinary skills, or special event production/execution.
In-Kind Gifts
Food Outreach relies on in-kind donations to keep its pantry shelves stocked and our freezers full. These in-kind donations can range from canned food items to auction items such as time at vacation homes, even airline frequent flier miles. We use these non-traditional donations at various benefits and events to help raise funds. If you would like more information, or have a possible in-kind item you would like to donate, please contact Becky Reichardt at 314-652-3663 ext. 117.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even triple the amount of your gift! Ask your Human Resources Department if your company matches gifts. A partial list includes:
American Express Gift Matching Program
AT&T Matching Gift Program
Bank of America MGP
Boeing Company
Charles Schwab Corporation
Chubb & Son
Citi Foundation
Covidien
Energizer Battery Company, Inc.
Federated Department Stores Foundation
Gannett Foundation, Inc.
Gap Foundation Gap Giving Program
Glaxo SmithKline Foundation
Helene Curtis, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson Services
Kemper Insurance Companies
Macy's Midwest
Maritz Inc.
MasterCard International Matching Gifts Program
Monsanto Fund
Neiman Marcus
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Novus International, Inc.
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Pharmacia, Inc.
sanofi-aventis
SAP America, Inc.
Sara Lee Foundation
St. Paul Companies
The Elsevier Foundation
The Home Depot
Unilever United States Foundation, Inc. |
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Company Volunteer Program
Several companies will give a grant to Food Outreach depending on the number of hours you volunteer. A true win-win. Check with your Human Resources Department to see if your company participates. Learn more about volunteering.
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