No matter your donation amount or recurrence, YOU are investing in the Meals for Health and Healing program. Our ability to provide immune-boosting meals for clients and their caregivers each week is so vital. We are grateful for your partnership!
Your financial contribution will help us continue to accomplish our mission. For more information on financial support, click the button below.
Donate In-Kind
We gratefully accept in-kind donations for our gardens, classes, kitchens and events. Listed below are examples of what we typically need, and we do accept items that are not listed below. Please do not drop off in-kind donations without contacting us first.
Email us at info@hfmeals.org, and our staff will let you know available drop off times and days, availability and need.
Donating Food:
We typically need these all organic items for our immune-boosting meals:
- olive oil
- avocado oil
- brown rice
- coconut aminos
- Dijon mustard
- unsalted cashews
- almonds and/or pistachios
- ground turmeric
We do not accept these items:
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non-organic food items
Donating Items:
We typically need these items for our kitchens, gardens or events:
- food safe plastic gloves.
- auction items, such as restaurant and business gift certificates and wine.
- gardening tools, plants, seeds, and mulch.
- kitchen tools and equipment.
Donating Services:
You can volunteer in your professional capacity, which can be designated as pro bono services to The Heimerdinger Foundation. Examples include legal services, video production, photography, staff training and more!
Start a Fundraiser
If we're a cause you are passionate about, ask your friends and family to support us in honor of your birthday or another special occasion! It's quick and easy to start a fundraiser on Facebook or Give Lively for Meals for Health and Healing.
Leave a Legacy Gift
Whether you are donating stock or gifts of life insurance, Legacy Gifts are a sophisticated and long lasting gift option. View the full list of options on our Planned Giving page.
Event Beneficiary
Over the years, we've been fortunate to have many community groups, individuals, businesses, service clubs, and others designate Meals for Health and Healing as beneficiary of their fundraising drives and events. We would love to partner with you as a beneficiary. Please reach out to learn more at info@hfmeals.org
Purchase a Cookbook
We’re thrilled to announce the publication of a new cookbook in collaboration with the Ceres Community Project Affiliate Network. Enjoy over 100 recipes, inspiration, and the why behind our “food is medicine” work, all while supporting our Meals for Health and Healing mission. Purchase here.
We rely heavily on the support of generous individuals to make annual contributions to our organization. Thank you for your consideration of supporting our mission.
Give as a Business
It’s a simple fact: we can’t do our work without our business partners. Your support allows us to serve our clients and empower the next generation. The difference we make together is a testament to the very best of who we are as humans – generous, compassionate, and kind. There are many ways to partner with us!
Sponsorships
Team Volunteering
Volunteers are the heart of the Meals forHealth and Healing program and play an essential role in every area of our work. As a business partner, we can customize your volunteer experience for you and your team. Contact volunteers@hfmeals.org to learn more.
Financial Gifts
Ready to make a gift? There is a clear through line of your donation to the meals that we prepare and deliver weekly to our clients and their caregivers. You can make a difference for someone facing a serious illness today. You can make a check out to The Heimerdinger Foundation, and please mail to: 430 B East Iris Drive, Nashville, TN 37204.
Employee Giving Program
Supporting The Heimerdinger Foundation through your Employee Giving Program is a great way to give back! It's an easy and efficient way to make tax-deductible donations to the charities your employees care about, typically with donations taken directly out of their paycheck. Contact katharine.ray@hfmeals.org to schedule a presentation with your employees.
In-Kind Donations
Did you know we are always typically in need of organic produce, eggs, other items from local producers in Middle Tennessee? Contact kitchen@hfmeals.org for more information.
