Financial Support
Donors enable us to carry out our mission of building stronger communities by empowering people with food and hope.
With the help of generous people like you, the St. Louis Area Foodbank provided more than 37 million meals to people in 26 Missouri and Illinois counties last year. 97% of our resources go toward food distribution, so you can be sure your donation is feeding our neighbors in need. In fact, with every dollar, the St. Louis Area Foodbank can provide four meals to neighbors in need.
Interested in supporting the St. Louis Area Foodbank? There are a number of way to make a contribution. No matter how you choose to give, know that you are making an immediate and lasting impact on our community.
DONATE BY PHONE
314-292-6262
DONATE BY MAIL
Send checks to:
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Please make checks payable to:
St. Louis Area Foodbank
DONATE ONLINE
Monthly Giving
Pledging to make a recurring monthly gift is easy and convenient. Become a Meal Maker today to guarantee monthly meals for neighbors in need. Set up your monthly gift by checking the “Yes, automatically repeat this gift every month.” box on the donation form. Become a Meal Maker today!
Tribute and Memorial Giving
Recognize or honor a loved one by making a donation in their name. We will send you and your honoree a card to notify them of the donation made in their honor. Be sure to check the “Honor/Memorial Gift” box on the donation form. Make an honorary gift.
Stock Gifts and Mutual Funds
When you donate stock or mutual fund shares, you may deduct the full current market value of the investment on your tax return and avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciated value. For more information, contact Derek May at dmay@stlfoodbank.org or 314-292-5398.
Corporate Partnerships
Our Corporate Partners play an active role in the fight to alleviate hunger. Organize a workplace fundraiser or sponsor an upcoming event or campaign. Contact Abby Brandon at 314.942.8957 to learn more.
Off-site Team Building Event
Bring our high-energy, fun and rewarding volunteer experience to your workplace, school, place of worship, or conference. Sponsor a team building activity to help provide more nutritious meals to hungry neighbors. Click here to learn more about our Fighting Hunger Together program or contact Derek May at 314.292.5398.
Matching Gifts
Double your gift to the Foodbank by inquiring whether your employer offers a program to match your donation. Learn more here or contact Rachel Anders at 314.292.5764!
Federated Campaign
Federal and Missouri State employees can designate the St. Louis Area Foodbank to benefit from your federated campaign by selecting 85489 for the Combined Federal Campaign and 5461 for the Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign.
Make a Gift in Your Will or Trust
Designate the St. Louis Area Foodbank as a beneficiary of your estate in your will, bequest, life insurance, charitable trust, or retirement plan. Your gift helps ensure that there will always be a voice for the hungry. Click here to learn more.
Car Donation Program
Donate your car, boat, truck, RV, jet ski or snowmobile to the St. Louis Area Foodbank and receive a tax deduction. This no cost and no hassle process begins when you contact our fundraising partner, Donation Line LLC, at 877-227-7487. Make sure to ask for us by name or our extension (#3308) or click here. For questions, please contact Mike Zolezzi at 314-227-3733.
Missouri Tax Credit
If you have business income in Missouri, you may receive a reduction in your Missouri state taxes equal to 50 percent of your donation through the Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program. For questions, please contact Derek May at 314-292-5398.
Donor Bill of Rights – Confidentiality
The St. Louis Area Foodbank follows the principles expressed in the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Donor Bill of Rights. View a copy of the Donor Bill of Rights here. Bill of Rights – English | Bill of Rights – Spanish | Bill of Rights – French
The St. Louis Area Foodbank is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors.
For more information on how you can get involved, contact:
Derek May
Director of Philanthropy
314-292-5398
dmay@stlfoodbank.org
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