Legacy Giving

Leave a legacy of hope.

Many cannot give large sums now — but a charitable bequest can be the most meaningful gift of a lifetime. For years to come, you can help children flourish, equip parents to support their families, and train leaders for a better future.

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Canadians have already left gifts in their wills to the causes they care about most

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Gifts in your will

You can choose to share your incredible care and compassion for years to come by leaving a gift in your will to Food for the Hungry Canada. Together with your loved ones, talk to your advisors to create or update your will to leave a lasting impact that reflects your values and passions. These are the most common ways people include their gift:

Residual bequest

FH Canada receives a percentage of the remaining residue of your estate after other specific legacies have been fulfilled. Many prefer a residual gift because it keeps pace with inflation and does not lose value over time.

Specific bequest

FH Canada receives a specific dollar amount. You can also give a specific asset, such as shares in a company.

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You can make an impact now

There are several other ways to make a gift that leaves an impact — both today and in the future.

Gift of Securities

When you donate shares, mutual funds, or bonds, you receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the donation — and depending on your situation, you may avoid capital gains tax entirely.

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Donor-Advised Funds

DAFs let you make a gift when you choose while receiving a tax receipt for the current year. Designate FH Canada as a beneficiary in your will, or initiate a grant any time.

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Memorial & tribute gifts

A meaningful way to honour and express your love and gratitude for someone in your life — your gift creates a lasting tribute and connects you both through a shared passion to help those in need.

Matching gifts

Maximize your impact and encourage others to give: donate a pool of funds from which FH Canada matches donations made within a given period, doubling the impact of your giving.

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Other gifts

Give through life insurance

By making FH Canada a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, your estate will benefit from a charitable tax receipt for the value of the proceeds from the policy — which can leave more behind for the loved ones you've named in your will.

Give through RRSP, RRIF, or TFSA

When FH Canada is made a beneficiary of RRSPs, RRIFs, or TFSAs, a tax receipt is issued for their value. Taxes are reduced and probate fees avoided.

Thank you for considering Food for the Hungry Canada as your partner in creating a lasting legacy that will help families and communities on their journey out of poverty.

Sample bequest language

Wording for your will

The language below may help you and your lawyer draw up a bequest that meets your needs and continues your legacy of hope and kindness for those in need.

Suggested wording for a residual gift

“I give to FH Canada the residue (or share of the residue) of my Estate to be used at the discretion of the organization.”

Suggested wording for a specific gift

“I give to FH Canada the sum of $____ to be used at the discretion of the organization.”

Include our correct legal details

Legal name: FH Canada

Address: 205 – 1925 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3N2

Charitable Registration Number: 132152893RR0001

This information is not legal or tax advice. We can help your gift transform lives by working with you and your financial and legal advisor(s). If you have any questions about legacy giving, need some assistance, or wish to go over the details of your gift, contact us at legacy@fhcanada.org.