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Donate Money
Your financial donation truly goes a long way at the Regional Food Bank. Because the bulk of its food is donated and it operates very efficiently, the Food Bank is able to provide $10.00-$12.00 worth of food to hungry people for every dollar it spends.
The Regional Food Bank depends upon the support of a generous community to operate. By filling out our Donation Form and selecting “—Any Available Programs—“ from the pop-up menu, you are indicating you would like your donation to be applied toward the general operations of the Regional Food Bank.
Other Donation Opportunities
Farm
The Regional Food Bank, in partnership with the Patroon Land Foundation, is working to create a viable, self-sustaining, educational farm that will produce large quantities of high quality produce every year. By filling out our Donation Form and selecting “Farm” from the pop-up menu, you are indicating you would like your donation to be applied toward the operations of the Patroon Land Farm.
MAKE A CASH DONATION TO THE FARM
Gift Alternative
The Regional Food Bank’s Gift Alternative program offers people an opportunity to feed their hungry neighbors by making a donation to the Food Bank in honor of family, friends, and business associates. Contributions to this program help the Food Bank provide nutritious food all year long to food pantries and other charitable agencies feeding hungry people in 23 counties of northeastern New York.
For a donation of $5.00 or more per gift, the Food Bank will provide a card acknowledging that a financial gift to feed the hungry has been made in the name of the recipient. The Food Bank offers three different types of cards: a memorial card, an “In Honor of” card for birthdays, anniversaries, etc., and five specially designed holiday cards. The holiday cards contain the following message:
“In recognition of your generous spirit and in keeping with the true meaning of the holiday season, a financial gift to feed the hungry has been donated to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.“
For more information about ordering Gift Alternative cards, please contact:
Linda Laurien
518-786-3691 x238
Adopt-a-Program
To assist our member programs with their important work of feeding those in need, the Food Bank developed a fundraising effort called Adopt-a-Program, or AAP. AAP establishes lines of credit for member agencies to offset their shared maintenance contributions and the costs of purchased food. These credits enable programs to secure more food for their clients. 100% of AAP contributions go on account for member agencies. AAP also allows the Food Bank to extend its reach throughout a 23-county service area, and allows donors to keep their funds in the local community.
The Food Bank solicits AAP donations from churches, community groups, companies, and individuals. Donors may select specific agencies to support or allow the Food Bank to select agencies most in need. Adopt-a-Program helps agencies stretch their food buying power, and enables donors to address local needs in an efficient and effective manner.
For more information about AAP, please contact:
Tracey Martin
518-786-3691 x227
Planned Giving
The Regional Food Bank has partnered with the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region’s Legacy Partnership Program. This partnership allows current and new donors to make contributions to the Food Bank through charitable gift vehicles such as bequests, life insurance, stock, and retirement plans that will benefit the donor by allowing them to enjoy maximum tax benefits while creating a lasting family legacy. Through a planned gift, donors can provide financial support to the Food Bank well into the future.
For more information about Planned Giving, please contact:
Linda Comstock
518-786-3691 x245
