How 31 Food Banks are Boosting Legacy Giving

[Viable Food News Desk]

Publisher: Food Bank News
Published: September 5, 2026
Source: Read at Food Bank News
Category: Food Access

FreeWill has 31 food banks in its network, with donors committing about $49 million to food banks through the platform and incoming commitments of about $1.1 million each month. The company says it has generated more than $13 billion in nonprofit donations since its founding in 2017. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, a partner since May 2021, has been included in 103 completed estate plans, with 69 naming it as the primary beneficiary. Greater Cleveland Food Bank has received 112 legacy gift commitments, with an estimated value of $10.4 million, since partnering in November 2021.

Why this matters: Planned giving can add a long-term funding source for food banks, but the article says FreeWill is supplemental and works best for organizations with an established donor base, active communications, and staff capacity to promote it.

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