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Gift of Securities

Gift of Securities

“When donors choose to give through gifts of securities, they’re not only making a smart financial decision — they’re amplifying their impact. These gifts allow us at Food Banks Canada to stretch every dollar further, reaching more families and communities with the nourishment and dignity they deserve. It’s generosity with strategy — and we are profoundly grateful for the trust and generosity that fuels our mission.“

– Sonia Dupte, Vice President, Philanthropy, Food Banks Canada

Benefits of Donating Securities to Food Banks Canada

Eliminate Capital Gains Tax

When you donate publicly traded securities directly, you avoid paying tax on any capital gains—maximizing the value of your gift. 

Make a Larger Impact

Because you’re donating the full appreciated value, your gift goes further in supporting Food Banks Canada’s mission to end hunger. 

Receive a Charitable Tax Receipt

You’ll get a tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities at the time of transfer, which can be used to reduce your taxable income. 

Cost-Effective Giving

This method allows you to support a cause you care about without affecting your cash flow. 

Simple and Convenient Process

The transfer process is straightforward, and Food Banks Canada provides guidance every step of the way. 

Support a Critical Cause

Your gift helps ensure that no one goes hungry today—making a meaningful difference in communities across Canada.

How does it work?

A gift of securities is a cost-effective way to convert your assets into immediate and meaningful support for Food Banks Canada. By donating your publicly traded securities directly to Food Banks Canada you can avoid tax on the capital gains, and it allows you to donate the full value to help ensure that no one goes hungry today. You will be able to make a larger gift for less and may be able to use the resulting charitable tax credit to offset other income.

The process is straightforward, and we’ve outlined the steps below to assist you with the transfer process. When the transfer is complete, we will be in touch to provide you with your charitable tax receipt.

Steps to Making a Gift of Securities

Download the Food Banks Canada Gift of Securities form and follow the steps as outlined. Completion of all sections and steps is needed for the accurate transfer, tracking and receipting of your gift.  

Download the Gift of Securities Form

  1. 1

    Complete the Donor Information section.

  2. 2

    Complete the Broker Information section.

  3. 3

    Complete the Securities to be Transferred section.

  4. 4

    Instruct Your Broker to Transfer Securities. It is important that your broker promptly sends the completed form to RBC Dominion Securities so they may initiate acceptance of the transfer. Completed forms should be sent to Christine Zwirz by email at christine.zwirz@rbc.com.

  5. 5

    Send a pdf copy of the completed form, or have your broker forward, to Food Banks Canada by email to philanthropy@foodbankscanada.ca.

We will be in touch to acknowledge your donation form and let you know when the transfer is complete. Your charitable tax receipt will be sent to you based on the preference indicated on the Gift of Securities form. 

Please be advised that the value of the donation receipt will be based on the closing price of the security on the day securities are received by RBC Dominion Securities, in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. 

Please Seek Professional Advice 

Food Banks Canada strongly recommends that you seek professional advice from a financial advisor to ensure your financial goals are considered and that your tax situation is reviewed to determine if a gift of securities is right for you. 

Contact Us 

Contact our philanthropy team to discuss your gift.

Email: philanthropy@foodbankscanada.ca 

Phone: (905) 602-5234 ext. 1203 

Toll-free: 1 (877) 535-0958 ext. 1203 

77 City Centre Dr. Suite 501, Mississauga, ON L5B 1M5 

Registered Charity Number: 13064 3737 RR0001