How to Give

Thank you for your interest in learning how you can support Iowans facing hunger. There are many impactful ways to support the mission of Food Bank of Iowa and ensure your neighbors have access to nutritious food, no matter where they live.
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Gifts of Stocks and BondsDonating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.
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IRA Qualified Charitable DistributionCongress has enacted a permanent IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution. As a result you can make an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution gift this year and in future years.
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Include Food Bank of Iowa in Your Estate PlansYou can designate our organization to receive your assets via will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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Beneficiary Designation GiftsYou can designate Food Bank of Iowa to receive your retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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Donor-Advised FundYou fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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Gifts of Retirement AssetsDonating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization.
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Gifts of InsuranceA gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to Food Bank of Iowa. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.
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Charitable Gift AnnuityYou can transfer your cash or appreciated property to Food Bank of Iowa. We pay you fixed payments based on your age for the rest of your life.
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Charitable Remainder UnitrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Lead TrustYou fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Gifts of CashA gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.
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