Twenty dollars a month sounds small, and yet it is one of the most powerful gifts our pantry can receive. Predictable, recurring revenue lets us plan inventory, lock in wholesale prices, and make long-term commitments to programs like the Weekend Backpack Program.
When we know roughly how much will come in each month, we can buy in bulk through Feeding America's regional partners, where our dollars stretch four to one. A twenty-dollar monthly gift becomes roughly eighty meals on a family's table.
Monthly donors also reduce our fundraising costs, because we are not asking the same supporters multiple times a year. That means more of every dollar reaches a family in need.
If you can give, even a little, please consider setting it on a monthly schedule. It is the single most efficient way to support the pantry.