Financial Contributions

The Stop would not be able to provide its much-needed services to the community if it weren't for the donations we get from people like you!

You can donate on-line

just click on this icon:

Individuals, religious organizations, foundations, community groups, unions, employee groups, and businesses come together to support our mission and programming through financial and in kind donations.

Financial donations range from $10 to $50,000. Every penny helps!

As a financial supporter of The Stop, you know that you are helping vital programs and services that meet the needs of low-income people.

You can become a financial supporter by sending a cheque to:
The Stop, P.O. Box 69
Toronto , ON M6H 4E1

Tax receipts will be issued for all donations of $10.00 or more.

Other ways to give

Please call Sarah Watson, The Stop's Fundraising & Communications Coordinator at (416) 652-7867 ext. 224 for information about:

making a donation on your VISA card
supporting a specific program
planned giving - naming The Stop as a beneficiary in your Will
donating monthly through pre-authorized monthly contributions from your chequing account

United Way Donations

Are you making a donation to the United Way this fall?

Did you know that you can designate your United Way donation to The Stop?

Even though we are not a United Way-funded agency, you can identify that you'd like your donation to go directly to The Stop. Just write it on your employee deduction form or attach a note to your United Way contribution. The Stop Community Food Centre's charitable registration number is: 119-192-763-RR0001.

Monthly giving

Join the "Food Security Fund" monthly donor plan. It is

Convenient
Cost-effective - saves money on postage and administration
Environmentally friendly - less paper
Strategic - the steady, regular nature of monthly giving helps The Stop to plan ahead

Just send us information about your donating plans, along with a voided cheque. The amount will be automatically deposited to The Stop on the 1st day of each month.

You can change your agreement at any time and we will give you a tax-deductible receipt for your total donation at the end of the year.

Our supporters write

"Because I like your philosophy and your activities, I'm sending my tax rebate to you. The province should be looking after housing - rent costs etc, so people shouldn't have to be dependent, but I'm glad you are empowering people to take control of their needs." -M.H.

"I know there are many worthwhile organizations in great need of help today. However, after much thought, I have decided to give my Ontario tax rebate to the ones I feel most needy: child poverty, homelessness and food banks." -M.M.

"I will always try to support The Stop. I have beeninvolved with The Stop since it began. I have tremendous admiration for the work you are doing - it isn't easy." S.S.

"I like what you're doing at The Stop in the line of supporting self-help and self-esteem. Good work." -I.M.

"I am sharing my tax dividend from the Ontario government between The Stop and a similar organization as I felt this money should be going to the more vulnerable people of this city and province, rather than back to me." -G.F.

"Congratulations on all of the fantastic and innovative programming you and your staff have put together these last few years. I am so impressed at how much The Stop has grown. I really enjoy receiving your newsletter and continue to be happily surprised by the exciting changes. Keep moving forward!" -L.K.