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 2006-2007, we distributed
over 20 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 2.8% 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.
Donate by mail
Send a check to:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500-B Spratt Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Donate by phone
Make a credit card donation or pledge by phone
(American Express, MasterCard, or Visa). Call
(704) 376-1785.
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 bnichols@secondharvestcharlotte.org for more information.
Note: Check with your financial advisor. Gifts
of appreciated securities may be tax deductible
at their current value.
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.
Special Events
If you are interested in doing a special event
for the Food Bank, please contact Donna B Ragan at 704-375-9639 ext. 11 or dragan@secondharvestcharlotte.org for more information.
Donate online 
Donate by mail
Donate by phone
Donate stock
Donate in a Planned Way
Special Events 
