Donations
Page last updated 2/12/2011
FNOW is a 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Federal Tax ID Number: 26-3264303. Michigan State Tax ID Number: 70232P.
Please mail tax deductible checks to:
Family Network Of Wyoming
1029 44th Street SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
*Checks may also be dropped off within office hours: Mon - Thurs. 10:00 to 5:00 PM.
Donating Money
Often our first inclination is to spend money on things for ourselves, but many people in Wyoming are in great need of donations. Donating money is THE MOST cost effective method of feeding the hungry in the Wyoming area.
For every $1.00 you give to FNOW, we are able to purchase $17.00 of food thru our wholesale, retail, and other distributors. Plus we are able to purchase much needed personal care items such as first aid and medical items not available thru normal governmental aid agencies.
Simple things like toilet paper, tooth brushes, and bandages (parents can attest to this need) which you don't even think about are greatly appreciated.
Steady Ambassadors for Responsive Service - This is FNOW's monthly giving program. This group of STARS is dedicated to giving monthly gifts of anywhere between $10-$100.
All the money from STARS goes directly back into the community, allowing FNOW to both maximize the amount of food it can purchase for needy families and carefully plan for the future. In return for their service, STARS recieve regular updates on the work being done at FNOW, along with a monthly gift envelope.
If you are interested in becoming a STAR, Please contact Glenn Walstra at (616) 885-9919 or (616) 808-9113. Click to e-mail Glen.
(Editors note - This program is a godsend to the staff of FNOW. It is smoothing out some of the financial ups and downs allowing us to purchase much needed personal care items.)
Did You Know
The State of Michigan gives individuals donating money to food banks and food pantries a credit against their Michigan tax bill equal to 50% of their cash donation. The Michigan Department of Treasury has determined that contributions to FNOW qualify for the Michigan homeless shelter/food bank nonrefundable credit as provided for in Michigan Compiled Law (MCL 206.261)
Ask your tax preparer for more details.
Donate to Our Account At:
Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank (formally 2nd Harvest Gleaners)
864 West River Center Drive
Comstock Park, Mich. 49321
C/O Family Network Account #2575; Food Trucks #0575; Special Diet Needs #2576
Remembering FNOW in Your Will
If you have a heart for FNOW, would you please consider putting FNOW in your will? Please consult your personal attorney on how to do this.
Donating Food, Personal Care Products, Durable Medical Equipment and other things.
Before you bring perishable foods, please call the office during business hours so we can arrange proper storage for them. Home grown produce is always appreciated.
For all other items, please call the office during business hours so we can arrange to have volunteers unload and properly put them away.
(616) 885-9919 Mon. - Thur. 10:00 to 5:00 PM.
We have a continuing need for Personal Care Products like:
- Toilet Paper
- Disposable Diapers
- Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
- Soap, Shampoo, and Deodorant
Donating Professional Services
Contact Gary Lemke at (616) 885-9919 for currently needed services.
Click to e-mail Gary
Meijer Gift Cards (During Holidays Only)
Now available at the Grandville Meijer only - you can purchase a Meijer Gift Card for Family Network. Just take one off the rack near the checkouts and have it scanned while you check out and it will be sent directly to FNOW. These help us buy many items that are not available thru our normal channels.
Spartan UPC labels
Every time you use a Spartan brand product, cut the UPC label out and send it to FNOW. We will receive 2 cents for every UPC label we turn in.
Feed the Paper Gator!
This is a two for one offer. Every time you "feed the Paper Gator" you are recycling AND helping raise money for FNOW. FNOW's Paper Gator is currently located at Calvary CRC 3500 Byron Center Ave, Wyoming, Michigan. For easy access use the 36th Street entrance.
What to recycle:
Newspaper; Junk Mail; Office paper; Phone books; Catalogs and magazines.
What NOT to put in:
Cardboard of any kind; Trash; Metal; Plastic; Glass; or electronics.
For information on recycling these items go to our sister web site The Info Page.net
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