NAP Tax Credits – Virginia Community Food Connections

We are excited to share that Virginia Community Food Connections (VCFC) is a Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) approved organization! That means that you can support our mission to connect the community to fresh, local, and whole food and receive a Virginia State tax credit up to 65% of your donation.

What is NAP?

The purpose of the Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) is to encourage investment in activities and efforts that will stimulate employment, enhance employee skills development, promote research & development and motivate participation in social and environmental improvements. Businesses, trusts and individuals that make donations to approved nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can receive tax credits up to 65% of the donation to be applied against their Virginia state income tax liability.

DONATE TODAY!

VCFC has a limited number of NAP tax credits available on a first come, first served basis. Reach out today to reserve your tax credits and let us walk you through the process. For more information and to check availability, contact Candice Armstrong at 270-250-5455 or candicearmstrong@virginiacfc.org today!

Your donation makes a direct impact on those most vulnerable to food and nutrition insecurity through our programs (more than 73,000 individuals impacted in 2023): Farm to Pantry: Sourcing locally grown produce for distribution to local pantries to get fresh, local, and whole foods to those who need it most.

SNAP and Virginia Fresh Match Program (VFM): The SNAP and VFM program encourages SNAP recipients to shop at local farmers markets to receive up to $30 in free fruits and vegetables while also supporting local farmers and economy.

WIC Veggie Vouchers: WIC families who present a current WIC card receive a $15 Veggie Voucher to spend with a local produce vendor at participating farmers markets.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Individuals or married couples who pay Virginia state income tax and make a minimum donation of $500 to VCFC are eligible for tax credits of up to 65% of the total contribution value. The tax credit is based on the net amount of the donation, please consider processing fees when donating online. VCFC is a confirmed charity with PayPal and receives a reduced donation processing fee of 1.99% plus a fixed fee per transaction of .49 cents. Please see the examples below:

For a $500 net donation, please add $11 to cover processing fees for a total transaction of $511.

For a $1000 net donation, please add $20 to cover processing fees for a total transaction of $1,020.

Donations can also be made by check and will not be subject to a processing fee.

Thank you for considering a donation to VCFC and remember to contact us first to reserve your tax credits to ensure availability. You can reply directly to this email or reach out by call/text.

With gratitude,

Candice Armstrong
Executive Director
Virginia Community Food Connections
270-250-5455
candicearmstrong@virginiacfc.org

Our mailing address is:
Virginia Community Food Connections
PO Box 7664
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7664