Nutrition for Good.
Food Outreach provides medically tailored meals and nutrition support to individuals living with serious illness — at no cost.
100% to the mission
One-time or recurring
Tax-deductible
Every gift feeds a neighbor in need
Food Outreach has served individuals living with HIV/AIDS and cancer for over 35 years. Your gift makes that possible.
2 meals a day for one week for a client in treatment
Two weeks of twice-daily meals — nourishment through a critical stretch of care
Two full months of support for someone fighting cancer or managing HIV
Six months of medically tailored meals — life-sustaining support through a half year of treatment
A full year of meals and groceries — complete sponsorship of one client's nutrition
Support that goes beyond a gift
Beyond one-time and recurring donations, Food Outreach offers several ways to make a lasting impact.
314 Monthly Giving Club
Join our community of recurring donors. A monthly gift provides steady, reliable nutrition support all year long.
1988 Legacy Society
Leave a lasting legacy by including Food Outreach in your estate plans. The Legacy Society honors donors who secure our future.
Stocks & Securities
Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds — you avoid capital gains tax and may qualify for a deduction at full fair market value.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant from your DAF at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or another provider. Your financial institution notifies us directly — no advance notice needed.
IRA Required Minimum Distribution
Donate your Required Minimum Distribution directly from your IRA to avoid the additional taxable income — consult your wealth management professional for details.
Missouri Food Pantry Tax Credit
Missouri taxpayers who make a qualifying cash gift may receive a state tax credit equal to 50% of their donation, up to $2,500 per taxpayer. See details below.
Missouri Food Pantry Tax Credit
Your generosity can go even further with the Missouri Food Pantry Tax Credit!
When you make a qualifying donation directly to Food Outreach, you may be eligible to receive a Missouri state income tax credit equal to 50% of your gift, up to $2,500 per taxpayer, subject to program requirements and available funding.
Your support helps Food Outreach provide medically tailored nutrition to individuals living with chronic illnesses throughout the St. Louis region.
How It Works
Make a qualifying donation.
To qualify for the Missouri Food Pantry Tax Credit, your contribution must meet the program's requirements. Contact Food Outreach before making your gift to confirm eligibility and the best way to give.
Request your tax credit paperwork.
Email Warren Woolsey at warren@foodoutreach.org to let us know you'd like to claim the Missouri Food Pantry Tax Credit. Our Development team will help prepare the required documentation for your qualifying donation.
Submit your paperwork with your Missouri tax return.
We'll provide the completed documentation for you to submit with the appropriate Missouri tax credit forms when filing your state income tax return. Please consult your tax professional for advice specific to your circumstances.
Important Information
The credit is generally equal to 50% of an eligible donation, subject to program requirements and available funding.
The maximum credit is $2,500 per taxpayer.
Donor-advised fund contributions may not qualify for this credit. Please contact us to discuss your giving options.
Tax credits are subject to Missouri Department of Revenue rules and available program funding.
Ready to Get Started?
We'd be happy to help you explore this opportunity!
Email Warren Woolsey at warren@foodoutreach.org with the subject line Missouri Food Pantry Tax Credit to get started.
Thank you for supporting Food Outreach and helping nourish our community!
Our Impact
Over 38 years of providing medically tailored meals and nutrition support across Missouri and Illinois.
Meals provided annually
Clients served each year
Founded — St. Louis, MO
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