Ways to Give

Donate to Foodwise to support small, sustainable farms, community food access, and youth education.

You have the power to build a fair, regenerative, and resilient local food system—one that protects the people and farms who feed us, and ensures everyone has access to fresh, local food. Donate now to support Foodwise farmers markets, food access initiatives, and education programs.

To donate by credit card over the phone, please call:
Cindy Mendoza
(415) 291-3276 x103

To donate by check, mail to:
Foodwise
1 Ferry Building, Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94111

Your gift is 100% tax-deductible. Foodwise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; EIN/Federal Taxpayer ID # 94-3212988 (registered with the IRS as “Foodwise Community”).

Additional Ways to Donate

If you would like to speak to someone about your giving options or have questions about making a donation, please contact Cindy Mendoza at cindy@foodwise.org or (415) 291-3276 x103.

If you have a donor advised fund (DAF), making a gift to Foodwise is very easy. Simply contact your DAF representative directly and recommend a donation in support of Foodwise. Provide your sponsoring organization with the following information:

  • The amount of your donation
  • Foodwise’s Federal Taxpayer ID Number: 94-3212988
  • Our mailing address: Foodwise, 1 Ferry Building, Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94111

Your generous donation could be doubled or tripled if your employer offers a matching gift program. Check here or contact your employer’s Human Resources department to see if they will match your gift to Foodwise. For more information or to request documentation to qualify for a matching gift, contact Cindy Mendoza at cindy@foodwise.org or (415) 291-3276 x103.

By joining Foodwise’s Sustainers monthly giving group, you provide reliable funding we can count on to sustain our farmers markets and programs today and plan for the future. Enroll online or contact Cindy Mendoza at cindy@foodwise.org or (415) 291-3276 x 103.

Celebrate a family member, a dear friend or a special occasion by supporting our local farmers and food makers. Indicate your honoree when you donate online or contact Cindy Mendoza at cindy@foodwise.org or (415) 291-3276 x103.

If you’re at least 70½ years old, making an IRA gift to Foodwise is easy. Charitable gifts made through your IRA are not subject to income taxes and can lower your tax bill. Starting at age 73, they can be part of your required minimum distribution (RMD). You can give up to $100,000 through your IRA each calendar year. Contact your IRA administrator and request an “IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)” be made directly to Foodwise. Provide your IRA administrator with the following information:

  • The amount of your donation
  • Foodwise’s Federal Taxpayer ID Number: 94-3212988
  • Our mailing address: Foodwise, 1 Ferry Building, Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94111

By giving appreciated property like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, you can support Foodwise at a lower cost to you. To arrange for the transfer of stock, please contact Christine Farren at christine@foodwise.org at (415) 291-3276 x101 for our account information.

Foodwise is proud to be an 1% for the Planet Nonprofit Partner. 1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive. They inspire businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofits through membership and everyday actions. Consider joining 1% for the Planet as a business or individual, and naming Foodwise as your beneficiary. Learn more at onepercentfortheplanet.org/join.

Foodwise will not sell, share or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by Foodwise, both online and offline, on any platform (including the Foodwise website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent that donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.

Your gift directly supports:

Foodwise Farmers Markets

Support climate-wise California family farms and small food entrepreneurs

Community Food Access

Keep fresh, local food affordable for everyone through Market Match

Food Education for Eaters of All Ages

Provide critical and free food education for thousands of Bay Area kids and families

Thank you for supporting a sustainable, equitable, and nourishing food future with Foodwise. Want to learn more about your impact? See our latest impact report.