Make a lasting impact on reducing local hunger in Burlington
ENDOWMENT FUND: Why this Fund was created
This fund was created by the Burlington Food Bank to provide an ongoing source of revenue to support and enhance their services to the community;Ā in particular food security, but excluding operational and/or campaign support.Ā Through the Burlington Food Bank, this fund benefits community members in Burlington who are experiencing food security challenges.
The Gift of a Bequest
Including the Burlington Food Bank as a beneficiary in your will allows you to make a larger gift than you might have thought possible. Also a bequest provides charitable tax credits for your estate.
For help including the BurlingtonĀ Food Bank in your will, please download both our ImportantĀ Information for Your Lawyer, andĀ Sample WordingĀ documents.
The Gift of Life Insurance
The BurlingtonĀ Food Bank can be the beneficiary of a life insurance policy with the benefits of that policy going directly to charity upon death. This arrangement ensures that the proceeds do not pass through your estate, thereby circumventing probate. This entitles your estate to the tax benefit.
The Gift of Securities
Consider donating your shares directly to the Burlington Food Bank. These gifts are easy to transfer, and they eliminate capital gains tax.
To donate these types of gifts, please fill out the Donation of Securities Form. Please ensure the form is signed by the donor and returned to the Burlington Food Bank.Ā Please note, this form will be used to issue the donor a tax receipt.
What gifts are eligible?
Contact Information
If you have any questions or if you have left a gift for the Burlington Food Bank through life insurance or your estate, please contact our Treasurer, Paul Farquharson.
Paul Farquharson
p.farquharson@burlingtonfoodbank.ca
(905) 637-2273
Burlington Food Bank
1254 Plains Rd. EastĀ Unit A,
Burlington, ONĀ L7S 1W6.
BurlingtonĀ Food Bank is a registered Canadian Charity.
Charitable Registration 88963-8946-RR 0001
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1A – 1254 Plains Road East,
Burlington, ONĀ L7S 1W6
www.burlingtonfoodbank.ca
Hours of Operation
Food Pick-up
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 12:45 am
Thursday evenings 5:00 pm ā 7:00 pm
Closed Saturday and SundayĀ Ā Ā Ā
Additional evening visits may be available on request
Please call 905-637-2273 to arrange
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