There are many ways to support EFN’s mission to provide access to nutritious, culturally specific food to serve the changing needs in our communities. This page will give you information about the different ways to support EFN’s mission through your donation. Visit EFN's volunteer page for information about volunteering and giving the gift of your time.
Give the Gift of Food
Food donations are accepted at EFN’s warehouse Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please deliver your donation if the amount fits into your vehicle. Your delivery helps save EFN expense. If you are looking to give directly to a food shelf partner, contact us, and we can find the nearest partner near you. Fresh, quality perishable foods like the zucchinis that grew like weeds in your garden are accepted.
Organize a Food and Cash Drive Collection
Food and Cash drives are essential to EFN’s mission. Organize your workplace, a group of friends, or your place of worship to maximize impact. Set a goal of collecting over 200 meals (over 250 lbs. of food), and EFN will provide a speaker, promotion materials, collection barrels, and pickup. Get started planning a food drive today. Individuals and families on food support often rely on food shelves for hygiene and household cleaning items. Switch up your fundraiser and collect hygiene items.
Financial
Your donation makes a difference no matter the size. EFN is proud of the efficient use of community support: 92 cents of every $1 donated goes directly to programs serving hungry families in our communities. Give securely here.
Stock
A gift of stock is an efficient way to support EFN’s mission and receive significant tax benefits. You can reduce your capital gains taxes and receive additional tax deduction for market value of your stock.
Donate your stock in two simple steps:
1. Print, complete, and mail or e-mail Donation of Securities Form to EFN.
2. Contact your broker to execute the transfer and provide EFN’s brokerage information (found on “Donation of Securities Form”)
Privacy is valued at EFN. Your personal and account information is kept strictly confidential. Our broker is not able to obtain your personal account information. Personalized letters of acknowledgement are sent to all donors for tax purposes.
Contact EFN's Resource Development & Marketing Director for questions about donating your securities.