BECAUSE OF YOU ...
Forrest Nixon, a Feed My People Board Member at the time of his death on Christmas Day 2020, devoted countless hours to FMP in the area of human resources, leadership, and planning. His personal bequest will be part of the new Feed My People Endowment Fund, established through the St. Louis Community Foundation. Forrest’s endowment will allow his good work to continue.
The Feed My People Endowment Fund will allow us to grow, thrive, and continue to serve those in need, well into the future. This endowment, lasting in perpetuity, will retain all principal investments while only drawing on the interest earned.
Longtime Board Member and member of the Carol and John Deguire Legacy Society, Ann Corrigan, commented, “Forrest was a wonderful gift to Feed My People, a real mover and shaker. This endowment says that we’re not going anywhere and that we will continue to be a force for positive good in the future. I am thrilled about this”.
John Deguire, co-founder of Feed My People, remarked, “Working with the St. Louis Community Foundation is an opportunity to enlighten even more area donors to the good that Feed My People can do.”
Establishing this endowment empowers all our donors to honor loved ones for their generous hearts and love for mankind. If you would like to contribute to the Feed My People Endowment or if you have questions, please contact Executive Director Karen Lanter at 314-631-4900 x 306 or karenl@fmpstl.org.
For more information on how to add FMP to your estate plans, click here or contact Karen directly.
Thrift Stores at FMP
It may still feel like winter but spring is just around the corner and the Thrifty Hanger thrift stores are ready with all your Easter and Spring needs. Looking to spruce up your home, decorate a special place, plan your next craft project, need a new mattress, or find the perfect addition to your wardrobe? Shop the Covid-friendly Thrifty Hanger first. We are always open to the public, have new merchandise daily, and rock bottom prices that your pocketbook will love.
Kid’s Spring Special Buy One/Get One (BOGO) sale, on all children’s clothing from March 20 to April 1.
Community Carryout & Sugarfire Smokehouse
Community Carry Out is a charitable fundraising effort in St. Louis that helps local restaurants and caterers struggling during the pandemic AND feeds the hungry in our community.
Sponsored by the St. Louis Community Foundation, local restaurants and caterers receive grants in exchange for the preparation of healthy and delicious meals, to be delivered to participating nonprofits and then distributed to neighbors in need. Feed My People clients, at both St. Louis County and High Ridge, were treated to meals from Sugarfire Smoke House.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted last spring, includes a special $300 deduction designed especially for people who choose to take the standard deduction, rather than itemizing their deductions.
Under this new change, individual taxpayers can claim an "above-the-line" deduction of up to $300 for cash donations made to charity during 2020. This means the deduction lowers both adjusted gross income and taxable income – translating into tax savings for those making donations to qualifying tax-exempt organizations. Click to read more and always check with your tax advisor.
Karen Lanter, MPA, CFRE, CAP®
Executive Director, Feed My People
For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
Genesis 3:19.
All of us at one time or another have pondered the purpose of life. We are here with our earthly family and friends, if we are fortunate, 60, 70 or maybe 80 years, but really in the big picture, what impact do we make?
Many of us long to make a lasting impact, to establish something that outlives our mortal selves and hopefully contributes to the betterment of mankind. A great way is to begin with one’s family, creating a legacy of love and kindness. Remember the Family Crests of Medieval Europe? The Family Crest demonstrated what the family stood for, whether it be bravery, integrity, love of family – whatever.
What will your Family Crest be?
Feed My People’s mission is to show God's love and compassion to all His people, but particularly to His people in need. Your support of Feed My People through volunteerism, financial donations, gifts of food or thrift store items demonstrates to those you love, your family, what matters to you. This provides a great roadmap to your children and for their children to continue this positive path.
Donor Advised Funds
Some families share the joy of giving by establishing a Donor Advised Fund. Donor Advised Funds are a charity checkbook that provides an immediate tax deduction to donors while giving them the opportunity to recommend gifts to whatever 501(C)(3) charitable organizations they choose to support over time. Many families enlist their children and grandchildren in the effort of selecting which charities to support. Visit here to learn more.
Include Feed My People and/or the Charity of your choice in Your Estate Plans
Feed My People now has an endowment, money set aside to generate interest income into perpetuity to help the hungry in St. Louis. The principal is not spent. Establish a gift in your or your loved one’s name to support others. Show your generosity, whether through the support of Feed My People, your place of worship or other missions in which you believe.
Family matters
My estate plans include my leaving 5% each to a couple charities, my church and Feed My People. That way, I can make a statement to my surviving family and future generations about what mattered to me, while I still leave the bulk of my possessions to my child, as I choose.
However you choose to make an impact, it is worth it. One’s footprints need not disappear entirely. Leave a lasting message of love for those you love.
Help Us Build a Sustainable Stream of Revenue
Donations given monthly allow Feed My People to address long-range planning goals
including client needs, facility improvement, and staff training, to name a few.
Your donation, given monthly and in an amount that you choose, assures us that funds will be available to meet current goals while we set new targets for improving the lives of those we serve.
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OFFICE LOCATION
171 Kingston Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63125
3295 Ottomeyer Rd.
High Ridge, MO 63049
CONTACT NUMBER
314-631-4900 (South County)
636-677-9885 (High Ridge)