More and more Oklahomans are seeking food assistance for the first time in their lives. As that number continues to rise, you might wonder if your giving makes a difference.

It most certainly does. And it can keep making a difference for years to come ... by creating a planned gift today. Such a decision will ensure that fighting hunger remains part of your legacy.

Planned charitable giving is something we all can do — it’s not just for the wealthy. Like others, you’d like to know that the causes and organizations you care about today will continue to thrive in the future. With just a little planning, you can make that a reality.

A planned charitable gift can be made to the Regional Food Bank through your IRA, stocks or mutual funds, donor-advised funds, a life insurance policy, real estate or inclusion in your living will or trust.

People who include the Regional Food Bank in their planned giving automatically become members of our Full Plate Society, if they so desire.

Full Plate members Steven and Kim Moran have supported the Regional Food Bank for 22 years. They said they’ve included us in their living will “because we appreciate the significant impact leveraged with our resources.”

These simple tax-wise options can benefit you and the Regional Food Bank. Your planned charitable gift will ensure that your philanthropic wishes are honored and allow you to leave a lasting legacy of hope for years to come.

To learn more about planned giving, click here. Or visit freewill.com/rfbo to create your legal will at no cost.

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