Weld Food BankFill the Backpack

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The goal of the BACKPACK PROGRAM is to help alleviate child hunger in Weld County by providing hungry children with nutritious and easy to prepare food at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations.

The program provides backpacks filled with food that is child-friendly, non-perishable, and easily-consumed.  Backpacks are discreetly distributed to children on the last day before the weekend or holiday vacation.  In fiscal year 2009-2010, Weld Food Bank distributed 7,213 backpacks.

Thank you for joining us and agreeing to help "Fill the Backpack!" Before you make your donation, we want to tell you about a great tax credit opportunity that can save you 25% over and above you deductions. If you are already aware of the EDEZ program and don't wish to take advantage of it, click here to go to the online donation form.

By making a contribution by check (at this time contributions through credit cards are not eligible) to the Upstate Colorado Enterprise Zone Fund for the Weld Food Bank (an approved contribution project) you are entitled to receive a state income tax credit of 25 percent in addition to your normal deduction. The Upstate Colorado Enterprise Zone Fund is administered by the Upstate Colorado Economic Development Action Partnership (EDAP)

Tax Savings Example

Contribution for Weld Food Bank    
$10,000
State Income Tax Credit (25%) 
2,500
State Income Tax Savings
460
Federal Income Tax Savings 
1,890
Total Tax Benefit 
$ 4,850
After Tax Cost 
  $ 5,150

(Illustration of 27% federal tax bracket. Higher brackets may decrease benefit due to deduction phase-out. Personal applications may vary. Please consult your tax advisor. Maximum state tax credit is $100,000 per year. S-corporation or LLC donors pass-through credit to owners.)

To receive this credit, please make your check of $100 or more payable to EDEZ. Download the donation form here, and include it with your check. The EDEZ charges the Weld Food Bank a 2.5% administrative fee on all contributions.

To donate by credit card online, please click here for the donation form.