Corporate Donations

How Can We Work Together?

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Corporate Giving

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Cause Marketing

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Host a Fundraising Event

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Sponsorships

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Community Giving

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Host a Virtual Food Drive

We are grateful for support from these corporate partners:

In Kind Donations

Donations

It takes more than food to run the Food Bank and its many projects. We gladly accept donations of goods and services, and other gifts, ideas, and resources that help us fight hunger. If you have time, talent, or treasure, you can contribute.

Professional services

Consulting (human resources, operations, information technology)
Graphic design, printing
Painting, plumbing, electrical
Vehicle cleaning and maintenance

Other goods and services

Ad space in promotional and marketing outlets
Auction items for events (gift certificates, airline tickets, travel packages)
Boxes
Commercial kitchen supplies and equipment
Event-related equipment and supplies
Office equipment and supplies
Telecommunications equipment

Retail Store Donation Program

Benefits of Partnering with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier

Donating food saves disposal costs of unsaleable food
There is no transportation fee food is picked up free of charge
Valuable floor space is not wasted with storage of surplus food
Your brand integrity is maintained through approved and monitored community social service agencies
Product inventory is tracked in case of product recall
The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act protects you from civil and criminal liability

Food Recovery Brochure

Food Recovery Guidelines

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Corporate Rewards

Receive a valuable tax credit
Gain public recognition
Support the community where you do business and where your employees live
Provide nutritional food to hungry people, including at-risk populations such as children and seniors.

Donation Possibilities

Your company has an important choice! Landfill your surplus/unsaleable products or participate in an alternative that exists to feed your hungry neighbors in need. The Food Bank of the Southern Tier provides a valuable option even when compared to the secondary market. Consider these possibilities for donation:

Close to code items; uut of code with extended use-by dates
Discontinued items; Mislabeled items
Unlabeled items; Test product inventory
Off-spec items; Packaging changes
Partial cases; Promotional or seasonal items
Overruns; Bulk or food service size
Prepared and perishable items; Customer returns or refusals
Reclamation or salvage products; Private label items and more

It’s Easy To Get Started

When considering a donation of surplus or unsaleable product, contact the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for donation assistance. We can simplify the process by helping you do the following:

Determine types of food or grocery product that can be donated
Discuss frequency of donations
Design a product pickup schedule that is convenient
Consider what receipts and acknowledgements are needed
Discuss any concerns that you may have
Plan a tour of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier’s warehouse facility

For more information on Food Recovery at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier please reach out to Kathleen Pasetty Food Recovery Coordinator 607.796.6061 x 4058.

More Ways To Help

Sometimes donating product is just the first step; often, companies choose to do more. Don’t overlook opportunities that engage your employees, build team spirit, or demonstrate good corporate policy. The Food Bank of the Southern Tier could use your support with:

Company volunteer participation
Warehouse equipment in-kind donations
Corporate sponsorship or monetary support
Cause marketing programs

For more information on Food Recovery at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier please reach out to Kathleen Pasetty Food Recovery Coordinator 607.796.6061 x 4058.