This summer, your gift makes fresh food accessible to people who need it most.
Summer means fruit trees heavy with citrus and produce growing all around us. But for many of our neighbors, it’s also the hardest season. When school lets out, the meals many children count on disappear, and households already stretched by the cost of living face even harder choices. That gap is exactly where we step in.
Food Forward recovers fresh fruits and vegetables and distributes them to the communities who need them most. Your gift today supports the activation of our Produce Pit Stop warehouse.
Together, we can sustain year-round access to nutrient-dense food for more than 300,000 people every single day! Give Today!
Food Forward, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID # 90-0678872).
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Frequently asked questions
Is this donation tax deductible?
Food Forward (Tax ID # 90-0678872) is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible as allowed by law. You will receive an email confirming your donation has been successfully processed. Please keep this for your records.
Prefer to pay by check?
Please make your check payable to “Food Forward” and mail it to: Food Forward, c/o Jen Cox, Chief Development Officer, 7412 Fulton Ave. #3, North Hollywood, CA 91605.
Do you accept gifts of appreciated securities?
Yes! Have you held stocks, bonds, or mutual funds for over a year that have done well, and you’ve hesitated to sell because of capital gains? If you donate your unsold securities to Food Forward, you may be able to take a charitable deduction for 100% of the value. For information on making a transfer, please contact Chief Development Officer Jen Cox at jen@foodforward.org.
Can I donate my required IRA distribution?
Yes! If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free distribution (known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution) from your traditional or Roth IRA to Food Forward. Please contact development@foodforward.org for more information.
Can I include Food Forward in my will?
Absolutely! You can help Food Forward grow our impact for years to come by naming us in your will or trust, or by designating Food Forward as a beneficiary in your retirement account or insurance policy. For more information, please contact Chief Development Officer Jen Cox at jen@foodforward.org.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes. We’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include the date and amount of your donation, as well as any beneficiary information.
Is my donation secure? How is my personal data handled?
Your security and privacy is our highest priority. Your personal data is processed and stored using industry-standard SSL technology in accordance with the Food Forward’s privacy policy, as well as the privacy policy of our online donation processing platform, GoFundMe.
Need to manage your monthly gift?
Online donations to Food Forward are managed with our online donation processing platform, GoFundMePro. To update your payment information or review your monthly gift settings, log in to your GoFundMePro account using the same email you used to make your gift. For step by step instructions visit this page: https://tinyurl.com/bdewke6m.
For further assistance, please contact the Development Department at development@foodforward.org or by phone at 818-764-1022.
Need more assistance?
Please contact Sam Cahall at development@foodforward.org or by phone at 818-764-1022.
