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GIDSS Food Bank served more than 15,000 freshly cooked meals last year, and it was all possible because of your generous support.
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During COVID we were able to serve freshly cooked food to 100’s of seniors, people with disabilities, and victims of violence, with the help of our volunteers.
Spreading the Word
You can also support us by spreading our mission and projects on your websites and social media networks.
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We are thankful to the Government of Canada, United Ways, and generous donors like you, who helped us distribute more than 15,000 freshly cooked meals to seniors, people with disabilities, and victims of violence during the previous year.
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You and Your Friends Can Help GIDSS Food Bank!
You can help us by volunteering your time, donating money and encouraging others to support us. Sharing our posts on your Instagram and other social media platforms is also a great help.
How Donations Are Used
We are a Canadian registered charity, regulated by the Canadian Revenue Agency. You can find all the information about our revenues and expenses on the CRA website. Almost all proceeds from our revenues (95%) are spent on our programs and activities.
A Breakdown of Expenditures
- Much of the revenue goes towards the rent and utilities of the facilities used to cook and deliver freshly cooked meals.
- The GIDSS Food Bank van has been instrumental in delivering food to hundreds of needy people during the COVID crisis.
- A part of the revenue goes towards covering honorariums and wages of our staff and volunteers.
FAQ
Will I get a tax receipt for my donation?
Yes. GIDSS is a Canadian registered charity, regulated by the Canadian Revenue Agency. For every dollar you donate to our organization, you can get a tax receipt as per CRA rules.
What is the minimum amount I can donate?
There is no limit for a minimum or maximum. Whatever amount you feel comfortable with, you are most welcome.
Is your website secure for Debit/Credit card transactions?
Yes, because we use secure third-party payment processors/platforms. We receive donations through Canada Helps and PayPal, which are very secure platforms for donating and receiving money.
How is my donation used by GIDSS Food Bank?
Our services, and financial statements are very transparent. All information about our revenues and expenses for previous operating years can be requested by the CRA on their website.
What different kinds of donations can I make?
We accept one-time and monthly donations from both Canada Helps and PayPal. We recommend splitting a large one-time donation into smaller monthly amounts.
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of all profits go towards hunger relief.
dollars raised through donations in 2021.
volunteer hours served in 2021.
meals distributed in 2021.
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