Every Mile, Every Meal, Every Gift Counts
Without help, more good food will end up in landfills instead of on tables where it belongs. Together, we can build a future without hunger and wasted food.
Disclaimer: Last Mile Food Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The information provided here is for general educational purposes and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Every individual’s situation is different. Please consult your financial or tax advisor to determine what’s best for you.
Every Gift Fuels a Rescue: Choose the Way You Give
Your support keeps our refrigerated vans on the road, empowers our volunteers and helps us ensure no good food goes to waste.
We understand you want your giving to matter. That’s why we’ve made it simple to give in ways that align with your goals and create lasting change.
Give Monthly
Become a Food Rescue Sustainer
Your steady support means:
- We can say “yes” immediately when food donors call.
- We can plan ahead for high-demand times like holidays.
- We can keep trucks fueled and refrigerated, even when donations fluctuate.
You can adjust or cancel anytime. To become a monthly donor, choose “Make this a monthly donation” when making your donation.
Your monthly gift provides:
$25/month fuels one rescue route every month
$50/month keeps a refrigerated van on the road
$100/month helps launch new rescue routes in high-need areas
Donate Stock or Give Through Your Investments
By donating appreciated securities directly to Last Mile Food Rescue, you can help fight hunger and wasted food while potentially receiving meaningful tax advantages:
- Avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated amount
- Deduct the full fair market value of your gift
- “Reset” your cost basis
To make a gift of stock, contact us today!
Give Through Your IRA
Qualified Charitable Distributions
By giving directly from your IRA, you can satisfy part or all of your required minimum distribution (RMD).
Note: QCDs must be made directly from your IRA to a qualified charity to retain potential tax benefits.
To make a QCD gift:
Contact your IRA custodian and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution payable to Last Mile Food Rescue.
Provide our details:
Legal Name: Last Mile Food Rescue
Address: 1775 Mentor Ave Suit 405, Cincinnati, OH 45212
EIN: 83-4495745
Leave a Legacy: Planned Giving
Some gifts feed families for a day.
Planned gifts create a legacy that keeps feeding our neighbors for generations.
If you’d like to include Last Mile Food Rescue in your will, here is sample language for your attorney or advisor:
“I give to Last Mile Food Rescue, a nonprofit organization located in Cincinnati, Ohio (EIN: 83-4495745), the sum of $_____ (or ___% of my estate or list our specific assets) for its general charitable purposes.”
If you include Last Mile Food Rescue in your estate plans, please let us know. We’d love the opportunity to thank you and recognize your generosity.
Why I Chose a Legacy Gift to Last Mile: A Message from John Pepper
“Planned giving is one of the most meaningful ways to build a better future. I’m proud to support Last Mile in this way, and I hope you’ll join me.” - John Pepper
Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
If you manage your charitable giving through a Donor-Advised Fund, you can easily recommend a grant to support Last Mile Food Rescue’s mission.
To Recommend a Grant From Your DAF:
- Include Last Mile Food Rescue as the recipient.
- Use EIN: 83-4495745 and address: 1775 Mentor Ave, Suite 405, Cincinnati, OH 45212.
Double Your Gift Through Corporate Matching
Thousands of companies match employee donations dollar-for-dollar, and some even double or triple your gift. Will your company magnify your impact?
Here’s How to Find Out:
- Ask your HR department if your company offers donation matching.
- If they do, submit your donation receipt.
- Your employer sends a matching gift to Last Mile Food Rescue, multiplying your impact!