Ways to Give
Since 1988, Food For Thought has existed because of the energy of our dedicated volunteers and the financial support of our generous sponsors and donors. When you make a gift to Food For Thought, you are helping to provide healing food and compassion to thousands of our neighbors in need.
We are a non-profit 501c(3) corporation. Our Federal Tax ID is 68-0181095.
For all giving questions, please contact donations@FFTfoodbank.org.
Make an Online Donation
You can easily make a gift to Food For Thought using our online donation tool. As a nonprofit, we depend on gifts from people just like you, which enables us to provide life-saving nutrition services, such as meal deliveries and dietary counseling, to thousands of Sonoma County neighbors living with serious medical conditions.
Monthly Giving—Become a GEM
Our GEMs (Give Each Month) provide a steady monthly source of support to Food For Thought, helping us provide comprehensive nutrition services and medically tailored groceries and meals to thousands of Sonoma County residents.
In-Kind Donations
Food For Thought accepts donations of fresh produce, shelf-stable canned and packaged food, and new-condition kitchen appliances—such as microwaves or blenders—for our clients.
Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours:
Monday–Friday
9:30 am–4:30 pm
6550 Railroad Avenue, Forestville, CA 95436
To learn more, contact inkind@FFTfoodbank.org or (707) 353-2747.
Matching Gifts
You may be able to double your impact to Food For Thought! Many companies have corporate giving programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Click here to see if your donation is eligible for an employer match!
Start a Fundraiser
Give back by creating a Food For Thought fundraiser on Facebook! Raise funds as you celebrate a birthday, holiday, special occasion, or just because.
Leave a Legacy
There are several ways to create your legacy with Food For Thought—including gifts that cost nothing to make now, gifts that pay income, gifts that reduce taxes, and gifts that benefit heirs. Regardless of your age, you can give from your IRA by naming Food For Thought as a beneficiary of your account. This gift costs you nothing today, and you retain complete control over your account during your lifetime. Click the legacy giving options below to learn more.
IRA Contributions
If you’re 70½ years old or over, you can use your IRA to make a tax-free gift to Food For Thought.
- Transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to FFT.
- Your gift is excluded from your adjusted gross income and you pay no income tax on the distribution.
Once you turn 70½ years old, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution. Learn more.
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
When you gift appreciated stock, you:
- Avoid paying capital gains tax while receiving a charitable tax deduction
- Maximize your donation’s effectiveness
Through generous donations of appreciated stock, you become a vital part of our donor community. Click below to learn more. Please email development@FFTfoodbank.org when you have gifted stock.
Stocks & Bonds Gifting Details
Food For Thought accepts gifts of securities, including donated shares of both publicly and privately held corporations, stock options and shares of mutual funds.
To make a stock gift, notify your broker that you wish to transfer securities into Food For Thought’s brokerage account at Charles Schwab. You will need to give your broker the following information:
Account Name: Food For Thought
6550 Railroad Avenue
Forestville, CA 95436
Account Number: 3247-1618
DTC Number: 0164
Tax ID: 68-0181095
If you have questions or to let us know that you have initiated a stock gift to FFT, please notify development@FFTfoodbank.org.