Legacy giving

Legacy gifts are donations made today but given in the future. They are a powerful way to demonstrate your generosity and long-term commitment to an organization that means a lot to you. 

Why consider a legacy gift?

Including The Food Bank of Waterloo Region in your legacy planning is a powerful way to show your ongoing care for those in need, making sure your support lasts for years to come.

By making The Food Bank part of your legacy, you can:

Make a bigger impact

A legacy gift can allow you to give more than you might be able to today.

Benefit from tax savings

Charitable gifts in your estate planning can help reduce or eliminate taxes after your passing.

Planned giving options

Legacy gifts are often made through your will, but there are other ways to give such as life insurance and securities.

  • Giving through your will

    Leaving a gift in your will is the most common way to give in the future. You can choose to give a set amount of money, a percentage, or what’s left of your estate after other needs are met.

    You can change your will at any time. You stay in control and can easily update it if your circumstances change.

  • Giving through life insurance

    A gift of life insurance is a simple way to make a big difference. You can easily make this gift by naming The Food Bank of Waterloo Region as a beneficiary on your existing policy. Your estate will receive a charitable tax receipt for the full value of your gift.

  • Giving through securities

    Donating publicly traded securities (like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds) through your will can provide valuable tax benefits. You can choose which securities to give, or give your executor the authority to fulfill your gift with a direct donation of securities. Your estate will receive a tax receipt for the appreciated value of the gift, and the 50 per cent tax on capital gains will be waived.

Get started

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Consult with a financial advisor and/or legal professional to plan your estate to determine the best options for you and your family, and to maximize the tax benefits of your gift.

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Draft or update your will and/or insurance policy as needed.

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Contact us for more information, or to let us know about your legacy gift by completing the Legacy Giving Response form. This allows us to thank you personally.

Determined to do something meaningful, I had my will rewritten to leave a legacy gift. The most efficient method was to donate stocks in public companies directly to The Food Bank. This ensures ongoing funds to support their efforts. To me, that is a truly worthwhile endeavour.

Rudolph, Donor

What you need to know

Legal name

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Charitable registration number

11923 3310 RR0001

Mailing address

50 Alpine Court, Kitchener, ON N2E 2M7

Thank you

Thank you for considering a legacy gift to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Together, we can create a stronger, healthier, and hunger-free Waterloo region.

Disclaimer: The information provided is not a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. We encourage you to consult with a financial advisor and/or lawyer to determine the best options for you and your family, and to maximize the tax benefits of your gift.