Leave a Legacy

Sowing the seeds for a future free from hunger

One of the most important ways you can fight hunger is not by writing a check, but by making a decision. Planned giving can empower you to give more than you thought possible, providing for your family’s future while securing your own legacy. Individuals who decide to remember Dare to Care in their estate plans become members of our Bobby Ellis Legacy Society. Bobby’s tragic death in 1969 at the age of nine launched the Dare to Care movement in Kentuckiana. With your steadfast support, Dare to Care’s presence ensures that tragedies like Bobby’s death will never happen again.

Gifts in Your Will

Did you know there are multiple ways you can support Dare to Care Food Bank through your estate plan?

A gift in your will or bequest is one of the most popular ways many donors have found to make a lasting gift to those we serve well into the future without affecting their income today. By adding simple language to your will, you can elect to specify a dollar amount or set a percentage of your estate to be given directly to Dare to Care Food Bank. Smart estate planning can help you protect your and your family’s financial future while also supporting your philanthropic goals!

If you need to create or update your legally valid will or trust, or simply document your wishes before bringing them to a lawyer, you can use FreeWill, a user-friendly online tool that guides you through the process in about 20 minutes. You can use this resource to finalize your legacy for free.

Have you included us in your legacy?

Please let us know! Complete this quick form to help us understand your intentions and keep you connected to your impact during your lifetime.

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Beneficiary Designations

You can designate all or a percentage of your IRA or other retirement accounts, bank account, donor-advised fund, or life insurance policy to Dare to Care Food Bank as a beneficiary while minimizing estate and income tax for your heirs. Plan your beneficiaries today.

If you would like to speak to someone about joining the Bobby Ellis Legacy Society or planned giving at Dare to Care Food Bank, please contact Kate Chandler at 502.736.9416.

Please consult your financial advisor or estate planning attorney for professional advice that suits your needs.