Partners in Sharing Fact Sheet
Click here for a copy of the enrollment form (PDF, requires the free Acrobat Reader from Adobe).
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- Q: What is the Partners in Sharing program?
A: It is a monthly donor club that provides members with a convenient means to make monthly donations. Members either provide our development staff with a credit card authorizing monthly charges, or we can send a packet of pre-addressed envelopes quarterly where members can return personal checks. Many members who use on-line check writing services establish monthly gifts as a recurring transaction with their financial institutions who automatically send checks to the Food Bank.
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Q: How do I make recurring donations with my credit card?
A: Members simply let us know how much they want to give on a monthly basis ($10 minimum) and provide us with relevant Credit Card information to make the charge on their behalf. The Food Bank accepts American Express, Discover, Visa and Master Card credit cards. Charges will be made on the 15th of each month (unless that is a weekend or holiday, in which case they will take place on the next business day.)
- Q: What if I change my mind?
A: These arrangements stay in effect until you inform us otherwise. You can increase, decrease, or even cancel your instructions at any time. Simply write the Food Bank and we will respond immediately to your request. At the beginning of each year in your year-end statement, we will also provide you with the opportunity to modify these arrangements if you so choose.
- Q: What if I want to write personal checks?
A: Members who prefer to write monthly checks are provided with pre-addressed envelopes for convenient use.
- Q: What record do I have of my monthly giving?
A: Your monthly credit card statement will show the amount of the charge to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. We will also provide you with quarterly statements detailing the transactions and a year-end statement summarizing you gifts for the year and providing you ways to renew your membership. Enclosed with the quarterly statement will be a special "highlights" newsletter keeping you informed about special events and concerns in our sharing mission.
- Q: Why is my membership in Partners in Sharing so important to the work Food Bank?
A: Members help the Food Bank in several important ways:
More of your gift enables food and programs for the hungry in our community since you are saving us time and money by eliminating gift solicitation appeals and other related costs.
You will also be providing a steady year-round stream of resources the Food Bank can count on in our mission to fight hunger. A dependable source of income will allow is to undertake new projects more quickly as well as consider longer-term solutions that may take years.
- Q: But how will my money actually be used?
A: A gift every month will help so many in need. Your donation will be used to feed the hungry and currently one dollar is able to provide three meals. So a $50 contribution would provide a nutritious hot lunch to eight pre-schoolers for a month.
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Q: How do I get started?
A: Send in the membership form.
Click here for a copy of the enrollment form (PDF, requires the free Acrobat Reader from Adobe).
If you have any questions please call John Montgomery at 404-892-FEED (3333) extension 1222 in our Development Office.
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