Two ways to give!
Give through The Central Oregon Gives Campaign. This option allows us the chance to win the $15k grand prize. 100% of your gift comes to The Giving Plate. Just tap the button below!
Prefer to give to The Giving Plate outside of the campaign?
Use the regular donation form below. Your gift helps us fight against hunger in Central Oregon.
Want 100% of your donation to go to The Giving Plate?
Mail your check to us:
The Giving Plate
1212 NE 1st Street, Bend, OR 97701
Join The Giving Plate in transforming lives through our From Hunger to Hope Fund, which addresses the urgent need for food relief while building a stronger foundation for long-term hunger support.
Your donation will help stabilize our food supply, expand our food sourcing and delivery services, grow our staff to meet increased demand, and invest in training to ensure compassionate, effective service. Together, we can create a future where no one in Central Oregon has to face hunger. Every gift matters - thank you for your support in feeding hope and nourishing our community.
Questions about donating funds?
You can contact Executive Director, Gregory Prestel, at gregory@thegivingplate.org or call 541-797-6883.
When you donate online, you will receive an email confirmation right away documenting your donation.
We mail annual statements of giving to our donors every January. If you are mailing a check, please just include a note if you would like a donation receipt for each individual donation. We are happy to do that for you.
The Giving Plate, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. Our Federal Tax ID is #80-0553186. Pursuant to the IRS requirements, no goods or services were provided in return for tax-deductible contributions.
Giving Levels
Hunger Hero | $20,000 or more
Hunger Friend | $10,000 - $19,999
Hunger Partner | $2,500 - $9,999
Hunger Helper | $2,499 or less
OTHER DONATION OPTIONS
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If you're aiming to maximize your year-end giving and have stocks to contribute, consider the impact of supporting our hunger relief programs. For more information on how your stock donations can make a meaningful difference, reach out to us at admin@thegivingplate.org. Your generosity has the power to create positive change in the lives of our neighbors in need.
Contributing appreciated securities offers several advantages compared to cash contributions, providing you with the opportunity to make a significant community impact while enjoying valuable tax benefits. If you've held these securities for at least a year and a day, your contribution can offer the following benefits:
Eliminates capital gains tax
Provides a last-minute tax break, with securities being deductible on the date of transfer
Allows you to claim the market value of the donated securities
Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference and enjoy these benefits. Reach out to us today to explore how your stock donations can positively impact our hunger relief efforts. Contact us at admin@thegivingplate.org.
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Qualified Charitable Distribution Through an IRA
If you are over 72 and interested in supporting The Giving Plate, you may have the opportunity to transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA to satisfy all or a portion of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without incurring federal income tax. Simply request your IRA plan administrator to make a charitable distribution to The Giving Plate.
Your IRA gift may be mailed to:
The Giving Plate
1212 NE 1st Street
Bend, OR 97701The Giving Plate tax ID is 80-0553186.
Reach out to your tax consultant for guidance on how giving through an IRA will impact your tax situation and your RMD.
IRA gifts can:
Provide immediate assistance to those in crisis
Reduce your future tax burden
Help fulfill your required minimum distribution for the current calendar year
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The Giving Plate offers a unique opportunity for lasting impact through our endowment fund with the Oregon Community Foundation. An endowment is a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding. Your donations to the endowment create lasting dividends as the assets are invested, and a portion of the fund's value is paid out annually to support our hunger relief programs. By donating to the endowment, you're securing The Giving Plate's future, and the interest generated becomes a valuable, accessible resource for the lifetime of the fund. Consider making a difference that spans generations! Email admin@thegivingplate.org for more details.
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Plan a Gift in Your Will for The Giving Plate
A gift in your will is a powerful way to make a lasting impact on vulnerable adults and children in our community through The Giving Plate.
Regardless of your age or wealth, a will is a popular method to leave a legacy and make a planned gift to The Giving Plate. This allows you to:
Direct your assets to what matters most to you
Provide essential services to individuals and families facing hunger
Support The Giving Plate's mission to alleviate food insecurity in Central Oregon
Other ways to give to The Giving Plate include:
Name The Giving Plate as a Beneficiary of Your Life Insurance Policy:
Policies no longer needed for family or business protection purposes can be excellent charitable gifts. When you transfer ownership of the policy to The Giving Plate, the cash value becomes a tax-deductible gift, including all future premium payments.
Name The Giving Plate as a Charitable Beneficiary of Your Donor-Advised Fund:
If you have a donor-advised fund and choose not to name an account successor, you can specify that the fund's remaining assets go to The Giving Plate.
Naming The Giving Plate as a beneficiary of retirement plans and deferred annuities allows you access to the funds during life and provides a probate-free transfer of assets. This estate gift can diminish tax consequences, enabling you to make a significant impact on people facing food insecurity.
For more information or to notify The Giving Plate of your planned gift, please contact Gregory Prestel, Executive Director, at gregory@thegivingplate.org.
The gift of hope
Donate FOOD
Your donations are vital to our ability to feed our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
