Philabundance, a leading nonprofit charity and Philadelphia’s largest food bank, works tirelessly to combat hunger across the Delaware Valley. By offering several ways to make charity donations, our nonprofit organization ensures that everyone has the opportunity to contribute toward this vital mission.

Whether through one-time contributions, recurring donations, or other innovative methods, your tax-deductible donations help provide essential resources to those in need in the area. Here are all the ways you can donate to us here at Philabundance and make a meaningful impact in the Philly community.

Donate Funds Online

The simplest way to support Philabundance is through an online donation. By visiting our donation page, you can make a secure, one-time gift. Your monetary contributions go directly to sourcing nutritious food for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Every dollar donated enables us to distribute two meals — maximizing your impact.

Why Choose Online Donations to Philabundance?

• Fast and secure
• Provides immediate resources
• Fully tax-deductible.

Set Up Recurring Donations

Recurring donations allow you to provide consistent support to our Philadelphia food bank. By committing to a monthly or quarterly gift, you help Philabundance maintain a steady flow of resources to keep its operations running smoothly, so we can continue the work we’re doing in the area.

Benefits of Recurring Donations:

• Creates lasting impact by ensuring a reliable source of funding.
• Convenient and customizable to fit your budget.
• Enables Philabundance to plan long-term hunger relief initiatives.

Setting up a recurring donation is as easy as pressing the “Monthly Gift” button when making your gift online.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers offer matching gift programs that double or even triple the value of your donation. Check with your HR department to see if your employer participates in a matching gifts program and submit the necessary paperwork.

How It Works:

• Make your donation to Philabundance.
• Contact your employer’s HR department for the matching gift process.
• Multiply the impact of your generosity.

Planned Giving

Leave a legacy by including Philabundance in your estate plans. Planned giving ensures that your dedication to fighting hunger will continue for generations to come. Options include:

• Naming Philabundance in your will.
• Setting up a charitable gift annuity.
• Designating Philabundance as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy.

Advantages of Planned Giving:

• Provides potential tax benefits.
• Ensures long-term support for hunger relief programs.

Donate Stock or Securities

Donating appreciated stock or securities is a smart way to support Philabundance while also receiving financial benefits. By transferring stocks directly to the nonprofit charity, you can avoid capital gains taxes and claim a tax deduction for the full market value of the gift.

Why Consider Stock Donations?

• Maximize tax advantages.
• Support Philabundance’s mission with a larger or more substantial contribution.

Corporate Giving

Businesses can support Philabundance by making direct financial contributions, sponsoring events, or organizing workplace giving campaigns. Corporate giving partnerships make a significant impact and demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility.

Options for Corporate Giving:

• Monetary donations.
• In-kind donations of goods or services.
• Event sponsorships.
• Volunteering as a team-building activity, which can be powerful.

Fundraise for Philabundance

Create your own fundraiser to benefit what we’re doing here at Philabundance. From hosting a bake sale to organizing a virtual charity run, there are countless ways to engage your community and raise funds for the Philadelphia food bank.

Getting Started:

• Use online fundraising platforms to reach a wider audience.
• Set a clear goal and promote your fundraiser on social media.
• Encourage friends and family to contribute.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

If you manage a donor-advised fund, you can recommend us as a grant recipient. DAFs provide a convenient and tax-efficient way to make charitable donations while aligning with your philanthropic goals.

How It Works:

• Contact your DAF provider to initiate a grant.
• Designate Philabundance as the recipient.
• Make an impact with minimal administrative effort.

Tribute and Memorial Gifts

Honor a loved one by making a tribute or memorial donation to us. This heartfelt gesture not only commemorates someone special but also helps provide meals to families in need.

Tribute Donations Include:

• Personalized acknowledgment cards sent to honorees or their families.
• Options to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or other milestones.

Host a Food Drive

Organize a food drive in your local community, workplace, or school. Collect non-perishable items and deliver them to Philabundance. Explore our website for a list of most-needed items and guidelines for hosting a successful food drive.

Donate Cryptocurrency

Philabundance accepts cryptocurrency donations. This innovative option allows you to support hunger relief efforts using digital assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Why Donate Cryptocurrency?

• Receive tax benefits similar to stock donations.
• Support Philabundance through cutting-edge giving methods.

Amazon Smile

Support Philabundance every time you shop on Amazon. By selecting Philabundance as your chosen charity on Amazon Smile, a portion of your purchase will be donated to the Philadelphia food bank at no additional cost to you.

Volunteer Your Time

While not a monetary donation, volunteering is another impactful way to support Philabundance, and can be one of the most impactful. Volunteers help sort and pack food, distribute meals, and assist with special events.

How to Volunteer:

• Sign up on our website.
• Participate individually or as part of a group.
• Make a difference through hands-on involvement.

Join the Fight Against Hunger Today

As you can see, we rely on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and community partners to carry out its mission of fighting hunger in the Philadelphia area. By donating funds, volunteering time, or organizing a fundraiser, you can play a critical role in providing hope and nourishment to those in need.

Every single contribution, whether large or small, makes a significant difference. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how you can help. Together, we can ensure that no one in the Delaware Valley goes hungry.