FAQs
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about Food For The Poor Canada.
Below are most frequently asked questions.
For additional questions, please contact us at 416-839-8009 or visit our Contact Us page to submit your question.
How are individuals, families, or communities you support selected?
We work with our in-country partners and community leaders who regularly assess regional needs and collaborate with us for responding to most urgent or greatest needs.
While we are a faith-based organization, our support is neutral, impartial, apolitical, and encompasses all religions and beliefs.
While we are a faith-based organization, our support is neutral, impartial, apolitical, and encompasses all religions and beliefs.
How do I make a gift?
We offer many ways to make a donation. Visit our Get Involved page to learn about possible methods of donation.
Can I donate to a specific cause or project?
We encourage you to first consider an unrestricted gift, allowing us the flexibility to respond to the areas of greatest need, which greatly varies between countries and seasons. For example, while funds are secured for a project, missing ideal time for crop planting or a hurricane can greatly delay the launch of a project.
However, if you do decide to designate your gift to a specific area, you can select one of our five program areas that best aligns with your philanthropic goals using our online giving form or noting your designation on your cheque.
If you wish to designate your support to a specific major gift project, please contact us at donations@foodforthepoor.ca or 416-839-8009 so we can work with you to ensure that your gift goes where you want it to.
However, if you do decide to designate your gift to a specific area, you can select one of our five program areas that best aligns with your philanthropic goals using our online giving form or noting your designation on your cheque.
If you wish to designate your support to a specific major gift project, please contact us at donations@foodforthepoor.ca or 416-839-8009 so we can work with you to ensure that your gift goes where you want it to.
Will I receive an official tax receipt?
Yes. All financial donations to Food For The Poor Canada receive an official tax receipt.
In-Kind donations can receive an acknowledgement letter, if required.
In-Kind donations can receive an acknowledgement letter, if required.
When will I receive my tax receipt?
One-time gifts immediately receive a tax receipts for online donations.
Monthly supporters receive a cumulative tax receipt for the current tax year in February of the following year. This is sent by email or mail, as you prefer, by the end of February.
Monthly supporters receive a cumulative tax receipt for the current tax year in February of the following year. This is sent by email or mail, as you prefer, by the end of February.
Can I engage my church, school or community group in a project?
Yes, you can! We would be delighted to work with you to identify projects that best meet your unified goal. Contact us at donations@foodforthepoor.ca or call 416-839-8009.
What is your legal name?
The name to include on all cheques, gifts of securities, in your will, and other donations is: Food For The Poor of Canada Inc.
Who should I contact to change or cancel my monthly giving?
Please call our Manager of Operations and Philanthropy at 416-839-8009 to assist you.
Who should I contact if I move or need to update my information?
Please send an email to info@foodforthepoor.ca or call 416-839-8009.
Where can I find your audited financial statements?
Please visit 'Our Work' page to view several years of our annual impact reports and financial statements.
What does Food For The Poor Canada do with my personal information?
Food For The Poor Canada respects your privacy. Personal information shared with us is used to provide you with an official charitable tax receipt, communicate the impact of your support, and update you with opportunities to get involved. Your information will not be sold or traded to any other organization.
For more information, please read our Donor Privacy Policy.
If you wish to no longer receive information from us, please contact us at info@foodforthepoor.ca or 416-839-8009.
For more information, please read our Donor Privacy Policy.
If you wish to no longer receive information from us, please contact us at info@foodforthepoor.ca or 416-839-8009.