Thanks to a generous $100,000 matching gift from Second Harvest Heartland, every dollar you give to CES will be matched—doubling the meals, support, and hope you provide to neighbors in need.
Make an Online Gift
Make an Online Gift
Make a one-time or monthly gift using the secure form on this page.
Host a fundraiser in support of CES and help provide healthy food, warm smiles, and a sense of hope to neighbors facing tough times. Mark a birthday, wedding, or other meaningful moment—or honor someone special—with a fundraising campaign that makes a real difference.
Give Directly From Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
Make a meaningful impact—and receive potential tax benefits—by giving through your IRA.
If you’re eligible, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA directly to CES. A QCD can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may reduce your taxable income—all while supporting neighbors facing hunger, whether physical, relational, or spiritual.
To get started, contact your IRA plan administrator to direct a gift to CES. For questions or more information, contact us at: development@cesmn.org 612-870-1125
Note: You may need our tax ID number: 41-1728341.
Make a Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Gift
A gift from your DAF can nourish hope. Your DAF gift helps provide nutritious food, a warm welcome, and a sense of stability for neighbors facing tough times.
Have questions about making a DAF gift? We’re here to help: development@cesmn.org 612-870-1125
To designate your contribution, please direct it to:
Community Emergency Service, Inc. (CES) 1900 11th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404
Tax ID: 41-1728341
Make a Legacy Gift
Leave a legacy of nourishment and hope.
Including CES in your estate plans helps ensure that neighbors facing hunger—physical, relational, and spiritual—continue to receive healthy meals, warm smiles, and lasting support for years to come.
A planned gift is a powerful way to create enduring impact. You can name CES as a charitable beneficiary of your: retirement plan (e.g., 401(k), IRA), annuity, will or trust, life insurance policy or other giving vehicles.
We encourage you to consult with your legal or financial advisor to determine what’s best for your situation. CES is also happy to work with you and your advisor to honor your wishes.
We’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you about how your legacy gift can reflect your values and sustain CES’s mission for the future.
Have questions, want to discuss your plans, or already included CES in your estate? We’d love to hear from you: development@cesmn.org 612-870-1125
Get Your Employer to Match Your Gift
Double your impact with an employer matching gift. Many companies match employee donations or volunteer hours, amplifying your support for CES and extending our help to neighbors in need.
Check with your HR or payroll department to see if your employer offers a matching gift program or other workplace giving options. They can guide you on how to submit your donation or volunteer hours for a match.
Have questions about employer matching or workplace giving? We’re here to assist: development@cesmn.org 612-870-1125