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Our Giving Programs

MONTHLY GIVING

Committing to a monthly gift is an easy, convenient way to have an impact all year long. Whether you give $5 or $100 you will provide CC with steady, reliable income that keeps us strong.

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ONE-TIME GIFTS

Every gift helps CC feed thousands of people each month and supports the diverse missions of our partner agencies throughout Greater Boston.

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35 FOR 35

Our Visionaries Circle and Serving Circle donors provide transformational multi-year pledges of $2,500+ or $3,500+ per year. Help CC shape our future and reach our 35th-anniversary goal of welcoming 35 new members to grow our impact.

Learn more in this video message from our Executive Director.

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“Every time I feel totally at a loss for the world, I remember there are over 850 people in my community volunteering their time to cook nourishing food for people they’ve likely never met. Community Cooks is the best of the best, and it’s a privilege to support their work.”
— Emily Kanter, Cambridge Naturals Co-Owner

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Community Cooks is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible as provided by U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation Thank You Letter as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

    Questions? Please email margaret@ccooks.org.

  • Community Cooks’ tax ID EIN number is: 45-2351381.

  • Many companies offer Matching Gift Programs: Find out now if your gift can be matched! Double the Donation allows you to look up your employer, provides matching program details, and helps you begin the process of requesting a match.

    Double the Donation is also integrated into our donation form; you can submit your donation and then look up your employer.

  • Yes! Community Cooks accepts DAF donations. There is a “DAFpay” option when you get to the payment step on our donation form, which will allow you give from your DAF in a few simple and secure clicks.

    You can also make a donation from your DAF directly through your financial advisor. They will need the following information:

    Organization Name: Community Cooks, Inc.
    Address: 337 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
    EIN: 45-2351381

    You are alternatively welcome to use DAF Direct, a popular tool compatible with Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360 (formerly known as Schwab Charitable), and BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund accounts.

  • Yes! Should you wish to make a gift of stocks, please contact Executive Director Daniele Levine at 617-501-1073 or daniele@ccooks.org for the necessary information.

  • Absolutely! Please mail your check to:

    Community Cooks
    337 Somerville Avenue
    Somerville, MA 02143

  • Yes! Toggle the “Dedicate This Donation” button on our online donation form to pay tribute to someone special with a gift in their honor or memory. If you are paying with a check, please include a note with the Honoree’s first and last name. Please also include their mailing or email address if you would like us to notify them of the gift.

Thank you so much for your support.

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Testimonials

“Home-cooked and specially prepared food say more eloquently than words can that folks going through hard times are not alone.”

— Reverend Kate Layzer, The Friday Café

“I wanted to reach out and thank you for donating a variety of food for our lunch yesterday! The reviews were great! Everybody was a fan of the quality and quantity of the lunch, and someone said that the oatmeal bars made them smile! This partnership has an amazing impact on our community!”

— Grace Stanford, Resource Coordinator, On The Rise

“I thoroughly enjoy being part of this team and it is so gratifying to know that when each of us does our little part each month; the sum of the parts has such a big impact.”

— Diane Baker, Community Cooks volunteer since 2014

“I cook because I feel that everyone deserves a home cooked meal that is nourishing and made with care. Food feeds the body but also the soul.”

— Marisa Wolsky, Community Cooks volunteer since 2010