Legacy Giving
Leave a Legacy that Nourishes Generations to Come
Your legacy can help recover food, nourish families, and strengthen our communities for years to come.
By including Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank in your estate plans, you can create a lasting impact that ensures healthy, nutritious food continues reaching individuals and families across Vancouver Island and Coastal BC. Making a gift in your will is simple, and you retain full control of your assets throughout your lifetime.
Every day, Loaves & Fishes recovers quality food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributes it to people who need it most. A legacy gift helps sustain this work for future generations, creating a more food-secure and sustainable future for our communities.
Your Legacy, Your Choice
A legacy gift is a meaningful way to reflect the values that matter most to you. Whether you choose to leave a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or another type of planned gift, your generosity will help ensure that good food continues to nourish people for years to come.
You can leave a gift of any size, and you may change your plans at any time. We encourage you to speak with your lawyer, financial advisor, and family when considering your estate plans.
Ways to Leave a Legacy Gift
There are many ways to include Loaves & Fishes in your future plans, including:
Gifts in Your Will (Bequests)
A bequest is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to leave a lasting impact.
Gifts of Securities
Donating publicly traded securities may provide tax advantages while supporting long-term food security initiatives.
RRSPs, RRIFs, and TFSAs
Naming Loaves & Fishes as a beneficiary of a registered fund can create a significant future gift.
Life Insurance
You may choose to name Loaves & Fishes as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
Gifts of Property or Other Assets
Certain assets may be donated as part of your estate planning.
Suggested Wording for Your Will
Below you will find suggested wording for including Loaves and Fishes in your will. We strongly recommend working with a qualified legal professional to prepare your will and other estate planning documents. You can also download our Suggested Wording to share with your lawyer or advisor.
We are deeply grateful for every bequest we receive. As the needs of our community can change over time, unrestricted gifts offer the flexibility to respond where support is needed most.
We also know that many donors feel passionate about a specific area of our work. If you choose to direct your gift, we will make every effort to honour your wishes and ensure it has meaningful impact.
Unrestricted Residual Bequest
I direct my Executors to give ________% of the residue of my Estate to the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank Society for use where it is needed most as determined in their absolute discretion. The receipt by the proper officers of the above charity shall be sufficient discharge to my executor.
Unrestricted Specific Bequest
I direct my Executors to give to the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank Society the sum of $______ to be used where it is needed the most as determined in their absolute discretion. The receipt by the proper officers of the above charity shall be sufficient discharge to my executor.
Restricted Bequest
I direct my Executors to give to Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank Society the sum of $______ (or______% of my residue) to be used for the purpose of ______________ , provided that in the event that circumstances make the specific use of this bequest no longer practical or desirable, the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank Society is hereby authorized to apply the bequest to other such purposes which conform as near as possible to the spirit and general intent of this bequest. The receipt by the proper officers of the above charity shall be sufficient discharge to my executor.
Legal Information
Legal Name:
Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank Society
Charitable Registration Number:
874258429 RR0001
Address:
210 Fry Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 4Z1
We Would Love to Thank You
If you have included Loaves & Fishes in your estate plans, we would be honoured to thank you and understand your wishes for recognition. Sharing your intentions also helps us plan for the future impact of your generosity.
If you prefer your gift remain anonymous, we will always respect your privacy.
Questions About Legacy Giving?
Planning a future gift is a thoughtful and personal decision. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and help connect you with additional resources.
Please contact us to learn more about leaving a legacy that nourishes generations to come.
Melissa Lavoie, MA, CFP
Director of Philanthropy & Revenue Generation
Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank
melissa.lavoie@viloavesandfishes.org
(236) 362-3505