Commission on Economic Opportunity 

There are so many ways to give!

Did you know CEO’s Weinberg Regional Food Bank accepts gifts from donor-advised funds?  Creating a donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-advantageous way to streamline your personal philanthropy.   With a donor-advised fund, you can directly recommend grants to CEO’s Weinberg Regional Food Bank.  Get started by reaching out to your financial or legal advisor today!

Locally, we have several donor-advised fund options that we regularly receive designated gifts from:  Fidelity Charitable, the Luzerne Foundation, the Scranton Area Foundation, and the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains. 

In addition to donor-advised funds, the food bank can also receive donations directly from your IRA account.  As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, your IRA contribution may be counted toward your required minimum distribution. Qualified charitable distributions are tax free when they are sent directly from your IRA. 

CEO’s Weinberg Food Bank is a member of the United Way and can receive donation designations made as part of a pledge or gift to any United Way.

Things to know when designating a gift to CEO’s Weinberg Regional Food Bank:

• The Weinberg Regional Food Bank is a program of the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
• The Commission on Economic Opportunity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
• Checks should be made payable to Commission on Economic Opportunity with a memo noting “Weinberg Regional Food Bank” somewhere on the check or check stub or accompanying documentation.

• If you need more information (like our EIN number or a W-9 form), please contact us at 570-826-0510

Workplace giving is another valuable giving channel!  Many employers will match employee gifts, match volunteer time or allow employees to nominate charities for corporate or corporate foundation giving.  Here are a few local employers that match gifts, pass through gifts, or make grants to CEO’s Weinberg Regional Food Bank:  Nationwide, State Farm, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Amcor, Allstate, Comcast, CVS Health, Williams, Mondelez, Merck plus SECA (state employee combined appeal) and United Way offer employee giving programs through many other companies that do not offer their own program.

However you choose to give, please know your generosity is what keeps the Food Bank operating and providing food to thousands of people facing hunger each and every week.