Ways to Give
18 Reasons believes every family in the Bay Area deserves access to the healthy food and cooking skills they need to eat good food every day. We can’t do it without you! Here are ways you can support our work:
Make A Donation
Support our mission with a one-time donation, or become a Tablesetter by giving monthly! Your recurring gift supports free cooking classes, groceries, and nutrition education throughout the year.
Employer Match
Did you know that many companies match their employees' donations to nonprofits like 18 Reasons? Ask your employer if they will match your generous gift and make your donation go twice as far. (Your company may also match your volunteer hours with a financial grant.)
Stock Donations
Increase your charitable gift - and tax deductions! - by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds directly to us.
Donor Advised Funds
Giving directly to 18 Reasons from your Donor Advised Fund is easy! Contact your DAF representative directly and recommend a donation to 18 Reasons. Please provide them with: the amount of your donation; our Federal Taxpayer ID Number: 45-3059509; and our mailing address: 3674 18th St, San Francisco, 94110. If you have a Schwab, Fidelity, or BNY Mellon DAF, you can use this tool to easily make your gift:
Planned Giving
Your legacy can feed generations. Leave a gift that nourishes the future of 18 Reasons.
You can also honor a friend or family member by making a memorial gift in their name. Contact us here for more information on planned giving
Corporate Sponsorship
Support a great cause and promote your business. When you sponsor an 18 Reasons event, you’re fueling food education and access for thousands of Bay Area families. Sponsors receive visibility in event materials, social media, and more, all while helping build a Bay Area where everyone can share the joy of good food!
We’ll have more information soon about Master Chefs at Home 2026.
Interested in partnering with us? Email blair@18reasons.org.
Other Ways to Give
There's more than one way to support 18 Reasons!
Volunteer
Join us at our 18th St. Kitchen, at events, or out in our community where we teach. Your hands-on help makes a real difference.
Spread the Word
Know a podcast, website, or media outlet that should feature 18 Reasons? We’re always looking to share our mission more widely, through interviews, articles, radio, podcasts, TV segments, and more. Email us with media ideas, contacts, or questions — we’d love to hear from you.
Stay Connected
Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on our impact, events, and ways to get involved!
Join us for an Event
Throughout the year, we host a variety of events at 18 Reasons, from our annual spring fundraiser to Bake Sales at our 18th St. Kitchen. We'd be thrilled to have you join us!
While we’re not currently accepting in-kind donations, your voice and support can help us reach more people than ever.
18 Reasons Revenue
We are a nonprofit organization powered by community support – we rely on a mix of donations, grants, ticket sales from 18th Street Kitchen, private parties, and program service fees to keep our mission thriving.Â
