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Planned Giving Planned giving is a tool for donors to use to build the foundation that will insure the future of the Westmoreland County Food Bank while receiving favorable tax and financial benefits for themselves and their families. For more information on how you can help, call or email us. A Planned Gift is: any gift in any amount, given for any purpose to a charitable organization usually a deferred gift to be received at a later date usually requires the help of professional advisors like financial planners one that donors structure as part of their estate planning Types of Planned Giving: Bequests Life Insurance IRA's and 401K's Charitable Trusts Benefits of Planned Giving: FOR THE DONOR FOR THE ORGANIZATION Leaving a legacy Larger gifts Income tax deductions Helps build endowment funds Income return higher than normal investments Less dependent on special event fundraising Higher inheritance for heirs   For more information on how you can leave a planned gift to the Westmoreland County Food Bank, call Kris Douglas at 724.468.8660, ext. 11 or email him at kris@westmorelandfoodbank.org. Alerts St. John the Baptist Community Meal has been cancelled for June 16.  The next meal will be on July 21. Upcoming Events May 25-26 - Spring Into Action Food Drive (Irwin Food Drive)  Volunteer Spotlight Our Volunteers help make an impact by donating a few hours of time every week! Read more... eStore Show your support by purchasing some great WCFB merchandise. Check out our featured item, WCFB 16 oz. tumbler! Shop Now! Virtual Food Drive You can now donate toward the purchase of the food in the monthly food box received by our clients. Fill a Cart Now!