Frequently Asked Questions
When was Runners Feeding Others Formed?
Runners Feeding Others is an official fundraising program of the First Grace Foundation and it was started in May of 2009 by Steve Wylie from Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Steve created the idea of RFO after raising 2,500 pounds of food as a sponsorship of his run in the Cleveland Half Marathon.
How are Donations to RFO Used to Feed the Hungry?
Every penny of every dollar raised by Runners Feeding Others goes directly to support the hunger programs of First Grace in Akron, OH. First Grace operates as a partnership with the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank and follows the necessary guidelines required by the Food Bank for the distribution of food.
Are my donations to Runners Feeding Others Tax-Deductible?
Yes! Absolutely! Runners Feeding Others is an official fundraising program of the First Grace Foundation which is a Tax-Exempt Not-For-Profit 501c3 Corporation.
How Can I Donate?
The easiest way to donate is via this website by clicking the donate button at the bottom of the page. This will redirect you to make a safe and secure payment via PayPal. Runners Feeding Others also accepts checks made out to the First Grace Foundation with 'Runners Feeding Others' in the memo line. Please just send an email and we'll provide the appropriate mailing address.
Will I Get an Official Receipt to Document My Tax-Deductible Donation?
Yes. A confirmation of your tax-deductible donation will be sent via a letter from the First Grace Foundation.
How Much of My Donation Really Goes to Feed the Hungry?
That's easy...every single penny! That's right, 100% of your donation goes directly to the organizations that we support as Runners Feeding Others is completely volunteer-based and takes zero overhead from the donations collected.
How Do I Join Runners Feeding Others and Run Races for this Cause?
Simply send an email to steve@runnersfeedingothers.com to get more details about joining this organization. It's easy. We'll add your races to our upcoming events list and give you details about collecting donations. Also, we have Runners Feeding Others technical shirts and stickers so please ask about those as well.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Runners Feeding Others by Email.