Why Give to DC Greens

When it comes to choosing where to invest your dollars, we know there are a lot of choices out there. When you choose DC Greens, you’re providing free, quality, nutritious food and critical health and wellness programs for thousands of D.C. residents every year. Recognized locally and nationally as a leading nonprofit in food access, our award-winning programs invest your dollars with maximum impact.

When you donate to DC Greens, you can donate with confidence. And thank you for being in our corner.

To contact our Development team about your gift, email development@dcgreens.org.

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Bring Others In 

By sharing our fundraiser, you can use the power of your network to support lasting change to D.C.’s food system.

Give the Gift of Stock

By donating stock or appreciated assets, you can avoid capital gains tax, making a bigger impact at a lower cost. 

More Ways To Give

Donor Advised Fund 

Donors with Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon can use our convenient link . All others can mail DAF gifts: 853 New Jersey Ave SE, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20003. DC Greens’ EIN/TIN is 26-4527988

Employer Match 

Matching donations multiply your impact for food access and equity. 

Give by Check 

Mail your check to: DC Greens, 853 New Jersey Ave SE, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20003. Don’t forget to include this form so we can send your tax receipt. Check deposits may take up to 30 days.

Host a House Party 

Bring your friends together, raise donations, and celebrate food equity. We’ll make it easy. Email us to start at development@dcgreens.org. 

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) 

If you’re 70½ or older, make a direct gift from your IRA. QCDs allow you to donate up to $100,000 directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charity like DC Greens, without having the distribution included in your taxable income.