20 March 2020
Covid-19: Emergency Fundraising for Foodbanks
How foodbanks can urgently raise text and web donations from the public using the DONATE platform during the Covid-19 crisis.
Foodbanks across the UK are facing unprecedented demand as the Covid-19 crisis deepens. If you run a foodbank and need to urgently raise donations and funds, the DONATE platform can help you get set up quickly - with no joining fees and no monthly charges.
How DONATE™ Can Help
DONATE™ provides charities with a range of mobile fundraising products and services to raise text and web donations from the public. The platform is free to join and straightforward to set up, even at short notice.
Foodbanks already successfully using the DONATE service include:
- St Paul's Foodbank, Hounslow
- S6, Sheffield
- Bridgewater Foodbank
Getting Started
DONATE™ gives your organisation:
- A text giving shortcode that supporters can use immediately
- A web donation page for online contributions
- Gift Aid collection included as standard
- Real-time reporting on donations received
The service is designed to be as easy as possible for both the organisation and their supporters. Donors simply text a keyword to a short number - no app required, no account needed.
Contact Us
If your foodbank needs urgent support in setting up digital fundraising, please sign up at nationalfundingscheme.org or contact the team directly at hello@nationalfundingscheme.org.
We are committed to supporting foodbanks and essential services throughout the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.