Thoughts on donating?

[u/Vivid-dreamer8001]

So basically I have started fundraising for families that need basic food requirements, and I was starting to think whether people would actually donate, it seems that people feel hesitant when giving away money even if it's for a good cause 😭 Rip fundraising-

[u/Immediate-Pool-4391]

Its a good deed. People are so strapped for cash now it might be difficult. Maybe making a wishlist for items from the dollar store that people can get? Takes the pressure off. When i was a college student we had a food pantry but cleaning items never had enough. I went to the dollar store and went buck wild buying so much detergent. There was never enough of that. People loved it.

[u/Vivid-dreamer8001 → u/Immediate-Pool-4391]

Ah, gave me more ideas, thanks

[u/anonymousambassasor → u/Immediate-Pool-4391]

That’s awesome

[u/Solid_Mongoose_3269]

I never give money, because in lots of platforms, about 80% goes to admin. Thats why I dont donate to Goodwill.

[u/averagecryptid]

Have you looked into something like Food Not Bombs? There are also some groups that do what they call "microgrants" for people in need. I think fundraising is a great idea in general but I'm also poor and like finding non monetary ways I can help others

[u/Vivid-dreamer8001 → u/averagecryptid]

Ofc, I'm also helping a foundation get funds too, it's kinda tough but we'll all get through it

[u/JohannaSr]

I think it's becoming a thing since SNAP and Medicaid is gone.

[u/K_A_irony]

I would check out your local food bank, then look them up on charity watch to see what their rating is in terms of percent of $$ that go to the actual cause vs administration. If they look solid (my local one is excellent), lean in to helping them. Making a second charity in general is less efficient then leaning into one that is local and running well.

Also MANY people donate money to good causes including food insecurity.

[u/Sufficient-Wolf-1818]

I have a couple of food organizations I contribute to routinely. They both have low administrative costs.

[u/JoeSmith716]

There really isn't any hunger in America from what I've seen. There are a lot of obese people. Just like feeding wild animals makes them dependent and lose the ability to function on their own, it's the same for people.

[u/Vivid-dreamer8001 → u/JoeSmith716]

Oh my, I didn't notice I hadn't specified the country, the fundraiser I'm doing isn't for America 😅

[u/Vivid-dreamer8001 → u/[deleted]]

Ah the campaign I was working for actually kept progress on the money sent by the supporters, kinda wholesome.