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How to Make a Difference

We make it easy for you to donate with multiple options.

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Online Donations

Simple, fast, and secure. Online payments mean you can make a difference anytime, anywhere.

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In-Person Donations

Simple, local, and personal. Giving in person lets you meet our team and see the direct impact of your generosity firsthand.

Non-Perishable Items

  • Cereal

  • Pasta

  • Rice

  • Canned vegetables

  • Tomato products

  • Peanut butter

  • Jelly

  • Crackers

  • Cookies

  • Cakes

  • Tuna

  • Spam

  • Canned chicken

  • Soup

  • Broth

  • Meal in a can

  • Beans (bags or cans)

  • Condiments

  • Canned fruit

  • Candy

  • Spices

  • Stuffing

  • Mac & cheese

Refrigerated & Frozen Items

  • Eggs

  • Fruit (apples, bananas, lemons, limes, berries)

  • Vegetables (lettuce, peppers, onions, tomatoes, potatoes)

  • Milk (non-dairy included)

  • Half and Half

  • Juice

  • Yogurt

  • Cheeses

  • Snack packs

  • Prepared meals

  • Hummus

Other Items

  • Dog food

  • Cat food

  • Cat litter

  • Personal items

  • Diapers

  • Wipes

  • Water

  • Coffee

  • Toilet paper

  • Paper towels

13001 N La Montana Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Fountain Hills Community Center

(480)816-5200

16872 E Ave of the Fountains,
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

 The Pellegrini Group

(480) 315-1555

16455 E. Ave. of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Fountain View Village

(480)836-5000

School Pantry Food Drive

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Extended Hands Food Bank is creating student food pantries at each school in the Fountain Hills Unified School District to help ensure no student goes hungry. You can help stock these pantries by donating kid-friendly snacks and lunch items listed below.

  • Applesauce pouches

  • Uncrustables sandwiches

  • Granola bars

  • Protein bars

  • Peanut butter crackers

  • Fruit snacks

  • Instant oatmeal packets

  • Apples

  • Oranges (small Cuties)

  • Bananas

  • String cheese

  • Lunchables meal kits

  • Macaroni & cheese cups

Send a gift by post. A reliable, classic way to give from your own home.
Mail a check or money order to our headquarters.
*Please send email address along with check for receipt!

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By Mail

501c3 # 20-0873646
Download Form 990

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Mail to POBOX

PO Box 18748
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Tax Credit Information & Form

VOTED 2007 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR FOUNTAIN HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EIN 20-0873646

Dear Friends of Extended Hands Community Food Bank,

The State of Arizona has given taxpayers a wonderful avenue of charitable giving that actually gives the contributor a double tax incentive. (A tax credit on the state level and a tax deduction on the federal level.)

The Tax Credit System, as one faithful contributor put it, is “a no-brainer” for the taxpayer who is going to pay taxes one way or another. A tax credit allows the payer to designate the dollar amount and reduce their tax obligation by that amount.

For example: A contributor who owes $1,000.00 in Arizona State Tax can give up to $987.00 to the Food Bank as a contribution and receive a tax credit, and also deduct the same amount from their federal tax obligation as a charitable donation.

Please help us get the word out to family members, church members, club members, neighbors, friends, and co-workers.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY!

How To Receive Your Tax Credit

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Direct Your Donation

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Direct up to $987 (up to $495 if filing singularity) to Extended Hands Food Bank.

Donate Online
Donate Online
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Fill out Form AZ 321

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Fill out a simple form AZ Form 321. You can get this form in the link below or from your tax preparer.

501c3 # 20-0873646
Download Form 990

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File Your Taxes

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File AZ Form 321 with your taxes or give your form to your tax preparer for filing.

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Receive Your Credit

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Receive a credit on your taxes for the full amount of your donation up to $987 (or $495 filing singularity).