Ways to Give New
We welcome you on our journey to end hunger. In fact, your support is crucial to helping us feed our communities’ future. Here’s how you can contribute to our mission and increase access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious foods for all our neighbors.
Explore Ways to Give
Financial Contributions
Corporate Sponsorships
Planned Giving
Food Donations
Volunteering
Advocacy & Awareness
Please contact Mitchell Wasserman, Director of Development, if you have any questions about donating to Hunger Network.
Financial Contributions
One-Time Donations: You can visit our secure donation form on our website and enter your payment information. You will receive a thank you note shortly after making the donation recognizing your gift and its tax deductibility. Any amount helps us make an immediate difference.
Monthly Giving: The Core, our monthly giving program, makes it possible for you to provide ongoing support with a recurring monthly donation. For monthly: On the Donate page select ‘Monthly’ from the dropdown when clicking the orange ‘One-Time’ button
Support or Create a Campaign
Major Gifts: Donors often make major gifts to support specific projects, programs, or initiatives they are passionate about. Make a substantial contribution of $2,500 or more today.
Appreciated Stock: By donating stock that has appreciated in value for more than a year, you are actually giving 20% more than if you sold the stock and then made a cash donation because you are able to avoid capital gains taxes.
Contact us today at mwasserman@hungernetwork.org to donate appreciated stock
Corporate Sponsorships
Event Sponsorship: Hunger Network has 3 signature events throughout the year for which sponsorships are available at different levels with different benefits: Walk for Hunger & 5K Run and Golf Outing every summer, and Night to Fight Hunger Gala every winter.
Contact us today at events@hungernetwork.org to inquire about sponsorship opportunities
Program Sponsorship: Support specific programs like our Food Rescue Program or Hunger Relief Program. Your donation will directly fund initiatived addressing food insecurity and well-being.
Contact us today at mwasserman@hungernetwork.org to inquire about sponsorship opportunities
Matching Gifts: Amplify your impact with Matching Gifts! Many employers offer matching gift programs that you can double or triple your donation to the Hunger Network. This is a simple yet powerful way to increase the value of your contribution and support our mission.
Planned Giving
Bequests: Leave a legacy by naming Hunger Network in your will.
Charitable Trusts: Create a trust that benefits both you and our organization.
Beneficiary Designations: Name Hunger Network as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or other financial accounts.
Food Donations
Organize a Food Drive: Rally your community, workplace, affiliated religious institution, or school to collect non-perishable food items.
Donate Surplus Food: As part of our Food Rescue Program, businesses can contribute surplus food that would otherwise go to waste.
Volunteering
Food Pantry Volunteer: Help distribute food at one of our pantries.
Hot Meals Volunteer: Assist in preparing and serving meals.
Food Rescue Hero: Participate in recovering food from local businesses and delivering it to those in need recognizing your gift and its tax deductibility.
Advocacy and Awareness
Social Media Champion: Use your social media platforms to spread the word about our work.
Community Advocate: Engage with local government and community leaders to support policies that address food insecurity.
By Mail
Send a check to our main office:
Hunger Network
4415 Euclid Avenue
Suite 110
Cleveland, Ohio, 44113