L
eaving a gift in your Will for the
Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB)
has a tremendous impact on our
community. How you direct your financial
legacy speaks volumes to the values you
hold dear, and the kind of life you have built
through the years.
"Leaving a legacy gift to the GVFB is more
than a monetary gift," says Greg Douglas,
Senior Director of Development from GVFB.
"It means a legacy of health and wellness in
the community by ensuring the food bank's
ability to provide fresh, healthy food to
people in need, from babies to seniors."
In a broader sense, it means extending
the foodbank's capacity to reach more people
in need across the Greater Vancouver area
through direct distribution and network of
agency partners.
PREPARING A WILL
The team at GVFB believes it is important
for everyone to have a current Will prepared
to ensure their wishes are carried out
The Gift of Fresh, Healthy Food
A legacy gift to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank helps ensure that people
facing food insecurity have access to healthy, nutritional food.
The GVFB has partnered with Canadian estate planner Epilogue Wills to save donors
20% on building the Will they need. Visit foodbank.bc.ca to get started.
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S P O N S O R E D R E P O R T
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exactly as they intend, and that their loved
ones and friends will be cared for. That can
also mean naming charities and community
building organizations that are important
to the donor to ensure their wishes are
carried out to the letter.
Donors can name a specific dollar
amount, a percentage of the estate, or a
piece of property, such as a home or secu-
rities. The GVFB can also accept planned
bequests, donor advised funds, Registered
Retirement Savings Plans and Registered
Retirement Income Funds, Tax Free Savings
Accounts, life insurance and charitable
remainder trusts.
"You can give as much or as little as you
want," Douglas says. "And you can always
change your mind. Just add a phrase about
your intention using our legal name and
Canadian charitable number: Greater
Vancouver Food Bank, 107449787 RR0001.
"Any gift is an essential tool in helping
the GVFB provide sustainability and a
secure future with ongoing funding to
address food insecurity in the Greater
Vancouver area."
SHARING GRATITUDE
Donors who can share in advance why they
are making the gift, their intentions for it
and the way they wish to be acknowledged—
even anonymously—give the GVFB
the cherished opportunity to thank its
supporters.
"We would love to thank you for your
kindness," says GVFB CEO, David Long.
"Knowing ahead of time helps us honour
your wishes."
This Preschooler pack is just one of the GVFB's four Nutritional Program Packs for children and seniors,
providing highly nutritious, age-appropriate food for children aged 2 – 5.
