A Legacy of Nourishment for Minnesota’s Children

Every child deserves to leave school on Friday knowing they’ll have the food for each meal over the weekend. By including Every Meal in your legacy plans, you can help make that possible for generations of Minnesota children.

A legacy gift is a way to carry your generosity into the future. It reflects the values you hold today and the community you hope to leave for those who come after you. Legacy gifts, or planned gifts, are planned contributions, often made through a will or beneficiary designation, that carry your values forward and support a cause you care about beyond your lifetime.

Why include Every Meal in your legacy?

Every Meal is almost entirely community-funded. Our work depends on people who believe that children should have consistent access to delicious, nutritious, and culturally relevant food.

Including Every Meal in your legacy plans helps sustain that work for the future. Your gift can help provide weekend food for children, support food choices that reflect their families’ preferences, and build a community where fewer children have to worry about their next meal.

It’s also a meaningful way to share your values with your loved ones: a lasting expression of your commitment to Minnesota’s children. Leaving a designation in your will helps communicate to your loved ones and community what you care about most.  

Find a giving option that fits your life

Your legacy plans should reflect your circumstances, priorities, and wishes. There are several ways to include Every Meal.

Leave a gift in your will or trust. You can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a portion of what remains after other commitments have been fulfilled.

Name Every Meal as a beneficiary. You may be able to designate Every Meal as a beneficiary or a contingent beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or eligible investment account.

Explore other giving options. A donor-advised fund (DAF) succession plan or other charitable giving arrangement may offer another way to support Every Meal’s future. Matt, our Senior Development Officer, can help you start the conversation and connect your goals with our work.

Your legal or financial advisor can help you determine which approach best fits your plans.

Your loved ones and wishes come first

Planning a legacy gift is a deeply personal decision. Taking care of yourself and your loved ones comes first, and we want you to feel comfortable exploring your options at your own pace.

Many legacy giving arrangements allow you to adjust your plans as your circumstances change. Your advisor can help you understand the flexibility of the option you choose.

You are never obligated to tell us about your plans. If you choose to share them, we’ll respect your privacy and recognition preferences and welcome the opportunity to thank you. You may remain anonymous if you prefer.

Join the Every Meal Legacy Community

When you let us know that you’ve included Every Meal in your legacy plans, you become part of our Hunger-Fighting Hero community.

You’ll receive insider updates on our work, invitations to select Every Meal events, and legacy-giving communications. 

Above all, we’d love the chance to learn what inspires your gift and thank you for helping nourish Minnesota’s children for generations to come.

Curious whether a legacy gift could be right for you?

Matt Lewellyn-Otten, Senior Development Officer, is happy to have a confidential conversation and answer questions about Every Meal.