Create a Legacy That Nourishes Lives
Creating or updating an estate plan can help protect the people and causes that matter most to you. After providing for your loved ones, you may choose to include Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa in your will, trust or beneficiary plans. Your legacy can help ensure that nutritious meals and groceries remain available to future generations throughout Contra Costa County.
Nourishing Lives for Generations
Since 1983, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa has provided food and support to neighbors facing hunger and financial hardship.
Today, we are the only free daily hot meal program in Contra Costa County, providing more than 3,000 meals each day through five dining rooms and two mobile units. A legacy gift can help strengthen this work for future generations. Your support can help ensure that children, families, seniors, veterans and people experiencing homelessness continue to have access to nutritious meals, groceries and a welcoming place to turn.
Choose an Option That Reflects Your Wishes
After taking care of your family and loved ones, you may choose to support Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa through:
- A Will or Living Trust
Include Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa as a beneficiary of a specific amount, asset, percentage or remaining portion of your estate. - A Beneficiary Designation
Name Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa as a beneficiary of an eligible retirement account, financial account or life-insurance policy. - A Future Conversation
Contact our Development Department privately to discuss your intentions or request organizational information.
These descriptions are provided for general information only. Please speak with your attorney, tax professional or financial advisor about your individual circumstances. Keep the page focused on basic bequests and beneficiary designations. Do not add charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, tax strategies or other complex planned-giving vehicles unless LFCC receives qualified professional guidance.
Free Resources to Help You Get Started
The following independent resources can help you learn more about estate planning, prepare basic documents or locate legal assistance. Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa does not own, operate or control these websites. Using an outside resource does not require you to leave a gift to LFCC.
Create a Basic Will Online
FreeWill offers a free public online tool that can help you prepare a basic printable will. No credit card is required. Online estate-planning tools may not be appropriate for people with complicated estates or legal needs.
*FreeWill is an independent third party and is not affiliated with Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa. FreeWill is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. LFCC does not receive or review information submitted through the service.
Find California-Specific Information
The California Courts Self-Help Guide provides information about wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives and related documents. The site also provides access to California’s Statutory Will form. The form may not be appropriate for every person or estate.
Find Free or Low-Cost Legal Help
LawHelpCA can help visitors find legal information and locate free or low-cost legal services throughout California. Services and eligibility requirements vary by provider.
Have You Included LFCC in Your Plans?
Have you included Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa in your will, trust, beneficiary designation or other estate plans? Letting us know gives us an opportunity to thank you, honor your intentions and better prepare for the future. You are not required to disclose the value of your gift.
Questions About Legacy Giving?
We are available to answer questions about Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa and how future gifts support our mission.
For legal, tax or financial guidance, please contact your own qualified professional.
Nick Wilson
Development Director
nick@loavesfishescc.org
925-817-7761
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. The outside resources linked on this page are provided for general information and convenience. LFCC does not prepare, review or approve documents created through an outside service. Please consult a qualified professional regarding your individual circumstances.