Workplace Giving - Partner with St. Mary's Food Bank

Help Combat Hunger in Our Community

Welcome to Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank's guide on workplace giving and partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank, one of the leading organizations in fighting hunger. By engaging in workplace giving, you can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity.

Why Choose Workplace Giving?

Workplace giving programs provide employees with an incredible opportunity to contribute to the well-being of their communities. It allows individuals to make regular donations, often through payroll deductions, making it easy, convenient, and sustainable. By partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank, your workplace can play a vital role in the fight against hunger.

Benefits of Workplace Giving:

• Community Impact: Through workplace giving, you can directly contribute to local charities and see the impact of your support in your own community.
• Increased Employee Engagement: Engaging in charitable initiatives can boost employee morale, satisfaction, and team spirit, creating a positive work environment.
• Tax Deductible Contributions: Workplace giving donations are often tax deductible, helping both your employees and your business reduce taxable income.
• Strengthened Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Workplace giving programs demonstrate your organization's commitment to social responsibility, fostering trust and loyalty among customers and stakeholders.

Partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank

Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank is proud to partner with St. Mary's Food Bank in the fight against hunger. St. Mary's Food Bank has been dedicated to providing food assistance to individuals and families in need for over four decades. With their extensive network and experience, they ensure that those facing food insecurity receive the support they deserve.

How Workplace Giving Supports St. Mary's Food Bank

When your workplace chooses to partner with St. Mary's Food Bank through workplace giving, your contributions help fund crucial programs and services that directly address hunger in our community:

1. Food Collection and Distribution

Your donations enable St. Mary's Food Bank to collect surplus food from various sources, including grocery stores, farms, and food drives. They efficiently distribute these resources to food pantries, soup kitchens, and other local organizations, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those in need.

2. Child Nutrition Programs

St. Mary's Food Bank recognizes the importance of proper nutrition for children's growth and development. They support initiatives aimed at providing healthy meals to children in schools, after-school programs, and summer meal sites. Workplace giving helps sustain these vital programs.

3. Senior Hunger Relief

Many seniors in our community face the challenges of food insecurity. Through workplace giving, you can contribute to St. Mary's Food Bank's efforts to provide specialized assistance to these vulnerable individuals, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals.

4. Meal Outreach Services

St. Mary's Food Bank goes beyond traditional food distribution channels. They offer meal outreach services that reach homeless populations, veterans, and low-income families who may not have access to traditional food assistance programs. Your workplace giving can support these critical outreach initiatives.

Getting Started with Workplace Giving

Joining forces with St. Mary's Food Bank through workplace giving is simple and impactful. Here's how your workplace can get involved:

1. Assess Employee Interest

Survey your employees to gauge their interest in workplace giving and learn about causes that resonate with them. This information will help you tailor the program to their preferences.

2. Research Workplace Giving Platforms

Explore different workplace giving platforms and choose one that aligns with your organization's values and requirements. These platforms often provide tools for managing employee donations and tracking impact.

3. Communicate the Program

Once you've selected a platform, communicate the workplace giving program to your employees. Clearly explain how it works, the benefits of participating, and the positive impact their donations will make.

4. Engage Leadership Support

Obtain support and engagement from your organization's leadership team. Their active participation and endorsement of the workplace giving program will encourage employees to participate.

5. Launch and Promote the Program

Launch your workplace giving program with enthusiasm. Use various internal communications channels, such as newsletters, emails, and meetings, to promote the program, share success stories, and encourage participation.

6. Monitor and Measure Impact

Regularly measure and communicate the impact of your workplace giving program. Share updates on the amount raised, the number of individuals supported, and the community projects initiated through the collective efforts of your employees.

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Workplace giving is a powerful tool for creating positive change in our community. By partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank, the Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank and your organization can help ensure that nutritious food reaches those who need it most.

Join us in the fight against hunger through workplace giving. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community.