Financial Donations
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) strives through education, advocacy, and partnerships to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution of food. SHFBM has been in existence since 1981.
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One of the best ways to help end hunger in the Metrolina area is through a financial gift to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Because the Food Bank supplies food and essential grocery items to over 600 agencies feeding hungry people in 19 counties, a donation to the Food Bank helps all of these organizations. In Fiscal Year 2007-2008, we distributed over 25 million pounds to these organizations and to other food banks.
While most of the food we distribute is donated, we have costs to transport and receive it, keep proper records, conduct appropriate inspections to ensure food safety, and to sort and prepare the food for sharing with our partner agencies. Financial donations help to cover these costs. For every $1 we receive, we distribute 6 pounds of food. Overhead and administration represent only 2.7% of our total budget. Since the Food Bank is a legitimate tax exempt charity [501 (c) (3)], all contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Ways to Contribute
Donate online »
Make a secure online credit card donation right now to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
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Donate by mail
Send a check to:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500-B Spratt Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
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Donate by phone
Make a credit card donation or pledge by phone (American Express, MasterCard, or Visa). Call (704) 376-1785.
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Donate stock
Make a gift of securities to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Call Bob Nichols, Financial Director at 704-375-9639, ext. 13 or email at rwnichols@secondharvest.org for more information. Note: Check with your financial advisor. Gifts of appreciated securities may be tax deductible at their current value.
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Donate in a Planned Way
This is a wonderful way to ensure that your resources will benefit your favorite charities. Talk with your legal and/or tax advisor about bequests and trusts. Trusts can be established that will allow your beneficiaries to receive income for a specified period of time or allow the Food Bank to receive income while your beneficiaries retain the principal amount.
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Special Events »
If you are interested in doing a special event for the Food Bank, please contact Delilah C. Roseborough at 704-375-9639 ext. 11 or droseborough@secondharvest.org for more information.
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