Donate Funds

One of the most important ways you can help fight hunger in our communities is through your tax-deductible financial contributions. For every $1 donated, we can distribute $12 worth of food, which is the equivalent of 7 nutritious meals.
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Ways to Give

1. Write a check made payable to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and mail it to the address below.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, 3655 Reed Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107

...Designate your gift in honor, memory or celebration of someone. Simply print and complete the Donation Form and send it along with your check or check the appropriate box when making your donation online. Your designee will receive a special acknowledgement card informing them of your generous gift. Click here to view card art. *Suggested minimum donation $10 per card.*

...Multiply the impact of your gift with a matching grant. Many companies provide Matching Gifts for their current and retired employees – doubling (or even tripling) your gift to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. You may want to check with your company's human resources or foundation/philanthropy office to see if Matching Gifts are available.

2. Donate online using your MasterCard, Visa or American Express card.. All transactions are processed via Secure Socket Layers (SSL) for your protection.

3. Donate stock. We are pleased to accept your donations of stock. For more information about how to proceed, contact our Development department at (336) 784-5770.

4. Join The Fitzgerald Society. Founded in 2007 to bring together community leaders in support of a shared vision, addressing the immediate needs of our neighbors facing hunger, The Fitzgerald Society honors the passion of Clyde W. Fitzgerald, Jr. The Fitzgerald Society invites you to join with other committed supporters who genuinely believe in the vision of a hunger-free tomorrow for our region. To download a PDF of The Fitzgerald Society brochure, click here.

5. Join Hunger Busters. Hunger Busters are donors who like to keep things simple and easy, are attracted to the idea of giving regularly to help feed our hungry neighbors and choose to express this loyalty by setting up an automatic, recurring monthly financial gift through bank draft or credit card charge. To sign up, click here.

6. Sponsor an event. Second Harvest Food Bank holds two large fundraisers each year - Empty Bowls and the Tee Off Against Hunger Golf Tournament, each offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities.

7. Support special community campaigns or start your own. Offering your customers the opportunity to support Second Harvest Food Bank's hunger-relief work through special promotions is a great way to spotlight your commitment to doing your part to help create hunger-free communities. To discuss your ideas for a special funds promotion, contact James Caldwell, Development Manager, at 336.784.5770 or by e-mail.

8. Make a planned gift. Planned giving involves integrating your charitable gift into your overall financial, tax and estate planning objectives to maximize benefits to both you and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. Read more.