When you donate to Open Cupboard, your money is helping people in need receive food. In 2024, 98% of Open Cupboard’s expenses went to programs. You can review our financials here.
Prefer to pay by check? Please mail a check, made out to Open Cupboard to:
Open Cupboard
8264 4th Street N
Oakdale, MN 55128
Matching Gifts
Many employers offer matching programs – doubling both your donation and its impact! There are a few easy steps to secure your match. First, confirm that your organization has a matching gift program. Then, after making your donation to Open Cupboard, follow your employers’ instructions to request their matching gift to us.
Some employers also match the hours you volunteer at Open Cupboard with a financial contribution or grant.
It’s worth finding out how YOU can Double Your Impact!
Retirement Account Gifts
You may be able to make a gift to Open Cupboard each year directly from your IRA. Qualified Charitable Distributions may reduce your taxes while fulfilling your required minimum distribution. Contact your plan administrator for details and benefits of making a gift from your IRA.
You also have the option to leave the entirety or a portion of the funds in your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other retirement assets to Open Cupboard. Simply designate Open Cupboard as a full or partial beneficiary on your account(s) Please use our Estate Gift Intention Form and/or contact Grace Weber at donate@opencupboard.org or 651-371-1130 to inform us of your planned gift.
Stock Gifts
A gift of stock can yield great benefits for Open Cupboard while also providing you with a charitable tax deduction. Giving appreciated securities is a tax-smart way to support our mission.
Open Cupboard partners with DonateStock.com so supporters can donate stock in efficient and safe way. Visit our DonateStock page at https://donatestock.com/opencupboard to transfer stock directly from your brokerage to our account through a secure portal. You or your financial advisor/broker are always welcome to contact us with questions.
You can donate stock at any time and/or specify your stock donation as part of your will or estate plan. Please contact us using our Estate Gift Intention Form to inform us of your planned gift.
Donor Advised Fund Gifts
Giving to Open Cupboard from you donor-advised fund is easy. You can recommend a grant from your fund to Open Cupboard by providing the following information to your sponsoring organization:
- Legal Name: Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf dba Open Cupboard
- Mailing Address: 8264 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128
- EIN/Tax ID: 36-3298764
Your sponsoring organization will distribute the grant directly to Open Cupboard on your behalf. If you have questions, please contact Grace Weber at donate@opencupboard.org or call 651-371-1130.
Planned Gifts
Designating OPEN CUPBOARD as a beneficiary in your will or estate plan is truly an impactful way to leave a legacy. You will support our mission and help provide stability to Open Cupboard and all those we serve for many years to come.
To help us learn more about your plans, please use our Estate Gift Intention Form. Please contact our Grace Weber at donate@opencupboard.org or 651-371-1130 for specific language, tax ID information and other details to include in your estate documents. We look forward to working with you.
Thank you for your thoughtful gift!
If you have any questions about financial donations, please email donate@opencupboard.org or call 651-371-1130.