While Emergency Food Network (EFN) is able to provide a reliable food supply, we know that there will be a long-term need for emergency food and essentials in our community.
A great way individuals can ensure that EFN is able to meet the emergency food needs of our community is by making a bequest or other planned gift to EFN.
How to name Emergency Food Network in your will:
Legal Name: Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County
Address: 3318 92nd St South, Lakewood, WA 98499
Federal Tax ID #: 94-3131776
Sample language for leaving EFN in your will:
“I/we give Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County the sum of $__ to be used for the general charitable purposes of EFN.”
“I/we give Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County _% of the residue of my estate to be used for the general charitable purposes of EFN.”
You can also make Emergency Food Network a beneficiary of accounts including:
· Retirement funds such as an IRA, 401(k), 403(b)
· Life insurance policy
· CDs, bank accounts, brokerage accounts
Simply submit an updated beneficiary designation through the account and name Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County as a beneficiary.
We encourage you to contact your financial adviser, attorney or accountant prior to making or structuring a planned gift to consider the best options for you and your unique situation.
If you have any further questions about planned giving options, you (or your attorney or advisors) can contact EFN at (253) 584-1040 or claire@efoodnet.org. Each inquiry is handled confidentially and places you under no obligation. If you have included or plan to include a gift to EFN in your written estate plan, we hope you will share this information with us so that we can express our gratitude and recognize you as a Legacy Donor.
By making a planned gift, you can continue to help us improve our community and leave an important legacy that emphasizes your commitment to seeing that no person in Pierce County goes hungry.