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WHY DONATE TO FBQ?

Your generosity has an impact across the province. The monetary and food donations collected by Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ) are redistributed according to an equitable sharing formula among the network’s members to meet the needs of each region. The small portion of financial donations that we keep allows us to operate province-wide programs that benefit our members and are at the heart of our mission, programs such as the National-Provincial Sharing System (NPSS) and the Supermarket Recovery Program (SRP), for example. If you would like your gift to alleviate hunger in a specific region of Quebec, we encourage you to make your donation directly to one of our Moisson or Associate members.

Food Banks of Quebec is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a registered charity. Our registration number is 121134316RR0001.

FBQ is one of the first organizations in the country to obtain accreditation under the Standards of Excellence program created by Food Banks Canada. These standards are a guarantee of reliability and efficiency, and they aim to strengthen the capacity of our network of food banks to meet the needs of communities.

HOW TO DONATE?

For individuals

Monthly donations are the most effective way to support our mission. By contributing each month, you enable us to better plan our actions and respond quickly to urgent needs throughout the year.

Monthly donation : Make a monthly donation – Food Banks of Quebec

One-time donation : Make a Donation – Food Banks of Quebec

Planned giving (stocks, life insurance, bequest) : Planned gifts – Food Banks of Quebec

You can donate online (simple and secure), by cheque, by phone, or by bank transfer.

For companies

Your organization can make a real difference by donating food. These contributions are essential for feeding families in need and represent a concrete gesture of solidarity : Food Donations – Food Banks of Quebec

You can also make monetary donations. Your financial contributions help support our operations and maximize our impact. For more information, contact us by email at don@banquesalimentaires.org or by phone at 514 344-0789 or toll-free at 1 877-478-4040.

TAXATION AND REFUND POLICY

Tax receipts

If you make your donation online through our website, you will immediately receive your tax receipt by email. You will find it under the name “Zeffy”, which is the donation platform we use. If you make your donation in another form (either by cheque, phone, bank transfer, for example), please allow a few weeks for processing and delivery of the tax receipt.

Tax credit for food donations

Did you know? As an agri-business, your food donation may be eligible for a tax credit.

We will be pleased to provide you with a receipt, upon request. The receipt will reflect the market value of the donation.

Are you an agricultural producer or agri-food company? Your agricultural or food product donation could benefit from a tax incentive exclusive to our network. We advise you to consult your tax resources for further information or application.

Refund policy

Donations are non-refundable.

Donor Charter

Food Banks of Quebec promises to respect the Donor Bill of Rights, an industry reference.

“We declare that all donors have these rights:

To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
Expect all interactions with individuals representing the organizations of interest to be professional.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.”

To read the complete Donor Bill of Rights:
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Quebec) website

ANY QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about your donation, feel free to write to don@banquesalimentaires.org or consult our FAQ.