📈 Looking for ways to maximize your impact this giving season? Consider these tax-smart giving tactics that can help you support CES and our neighbors while benefiting your financial goals: 🌟 Donate appreciated stock — Avoid capital gains taxes and make a bigger gift. 🌟 Give through a Donor Advised Fund — Simplify your giving and plan for long-term impact. 🌟 Make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA — If you’re 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA, lowering your taxable income. By giving smart, you provide more meals, resources, and hope to families facing hunger and instability. Want to learn more? Reach out to us or consult your financial advisor to explore these options. Together, we can fight hunger smarter and stronger! 💛 #Hunger2Hope #TaxSmartGiving #GiveSmart #Philanthropy #FightHunger (fb)

🌟 Mission Moment 🌟 Last month, CES had the joy of hosting a community meal in partnership with Augustana Lutheran Church and the incredible volunteers from the Edina Rotary Club. 💛 It was more than just a shared meal — it was a reminder of what community truly means. Together, we nourished both bodies and hearts, creating a space filled with laughter, connection, and care. At CES, we believe that coming together around the table builds more than full plates — it builds hope, dignity, and belonging. Thank you to everyone who helped make this meal a celebration of compassion in action! 🍽️❤️#MissionMoment #FoodWithHeart (fb)