Invest in our community

The economic crisis created by the pandemic has pushed many families deeper into poverty and caused others to seek food assistance for the first time. Anyone who needs a healthy meal should be able to get one.

Your donation can make that possible.

Donate once

Sign up for a fundraiser.

Donate monthly

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Leave a legacy

Whether you would like to put your donation to work today or benefit us after your lifetime, you can find a charitable plan to provide for your family and support Second Harvest. Review our giving guide to learn more.

Qualified charitable distributions

If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift through your individual retirement account (IRA). Our tool allows you to make your donation in under 10 minutes.

Donor-advised funds

If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can simplify your giving and easily recommend a grant to Second Harvest.

Increase your impact

Major support results in major impact. Your investment keeps neighbors healthy by providing the nutritious food our community needs to thrive.

Donate stock

Charitable donations of stock are exempt from the capital gains tax and are tax-deductible.

Match your gift

Many companies will double, or even triple, charitable contributions made by their employees. Find out if your company has a matching gift program.

Charitable gift annuities

Make a contribution of cash, appreciated securities or other appreciated property owned longer than one year to Second Harvest. In return, receive fixed payments for the rest of your life.

Donate cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency donations are processed through The Giving Block and Gemini and the net proceeds are promptly sold and transferred to Second Harvest in U.S. dollars.

Have questions about donating?

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