--- title: Ways to Give description: Your gift today means everyone who comes here will find a warm welcome and the help they really need. --- close [![Full-Logo-Color-Horizontal-1](https://breadoflifemission.org/hubfs/Full-Logo-Color-Horizontal-1.svg "Full-Logo-Color-Horizontal-1")](https://breadoflifemission.org?hsLang=en) - +1-(530) 824-0835 toggle menu - [About Us](https://breadoflifemission.org/about-us?hsLang=en) - [History](https://breadoflifemission.org/history?hsLang=en) - [Financials](https://breadoflifemission.org/our-financials?hsLang=en) - [Team](https://breadoflifemission.org/our-team?hsLang=en) - Get Involved - [Volunteer](https://breadoflifemission.org/volunteer?hsLang=en) - [Prayer Team](https://breadoflifemission.org/join-the-prayer-team?hsLang=en) - [Donate Goods & Services](https://breadoflifemission.org/goods-and-services?hsLang=en) - [Careers](https://breadoflifemission.org/careers?hsLang=en) - [Ways to Give](https://breadoflifemission.org/ways-to-give) - [Give Monthly](https://give.breadoflifemission.org/for/bmontgivi/info/WEBpreheader/?utm_medium=Preheader&utm_source=Website&recurring=monthly) - Stories & More - [Guest Stories](https://breadoflifemission.org/stories?hsLang=en) - [Newsletters](https://breadoflifemission.org/newsletters?hsLang=en) - [GET HELP](https://breadoflifemission.org/get-help?hsLang=en) [DONATE](https://give.breadoflifemission.org/for/bdiblmevergreen/info/WEBpreheader/?utm_medium=Preheader&utm_source=Website) [GET HELP](https://breadoflifemission.org/get-help?hsLang=en) [DONATE](https://give.breadoflifemission.org/for/bdiblmevergreen/info/WEBpreheader/?utm_medium=Preheader&utm_source=Website) ![DUMMY LOGO](https://140615827.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/140615827/hubfs/DUMMY%20LOGO.png?width=200&height=43&name=DUMMY%20LOGO.png "DUMMY LOGO") toggle menu - [Get Info](https://breadoflifemission.org/get-help?hsLang=en) - [Donate](https://give.breadoflifemission.org/for/bdiblmevergreen/info/WEBpreheader/?utm_medium=Preheader&utm_source=Website) - [Donate Once](https://give.breadoflifemission.org/for/bdiblmevergreen/info/WEBpreheader/?utm_medium=Preheader&utm_source=Website) - [Donate Monthly](https://give.breadoflifemission.org/for/bmontgivi/info/WEBpreheader/?utm_medium=Preheader&utm_source=Website&recurring=monthly) [![BoLMV1-3Color](https://breadoflifemission.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BoLMV1-3Color.png?width=100&height=117&name=BoLMV1-3Color.png "BoLMV1-3Color")](https://breadoflifemission.org?hsLang=en) close - [About Us](https://breadoflifemission.org/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Program](https://breadoflifemission.org/life-path-program?hsLang=en) - [History](https://breadoflifemission.org/history?hsLang=en) - [Financials](https://breadoflifemission.org/our-financials?hsLang=en) - [Team](https://breadoflifemission.org/our-team?hsLang=en) - Get Involved - [Careers](https://breadoflifemission.org/careers?hsLang=en) - [Ways to Give](https://breadoflifemission.org/ways-to-give) - [Volunteer](https://breadoflifemission.org/volunteer?hsLang=en) - [Prayer Team](https://breadoflifemission.org/join-the-prayer-team?hsLang=en) - [Donate Goods & Services](https://breadoflifemission.org/goods-and-services?hsLang=en) - Stories & More - [Guest Stories](https://breadoflifemission.org/stories?hsLang=en) - [Newsletters](https://breadoflifemission.org/newsletters?hsLang=en) # Ways toGive ### Financial Gifts   Your gift today means everyone who comes here will find a warm welcome and the help they really need - whether that’s a hot meal, a safe night of shelter or a staff member to sit with them and tell them they’re not alone in their struggles.  [DONATE NOW](https://give.breadoflifemission.org/for/bdiblmevergreen/info/WEBpreheader/?utm_medium=Preheader&utm_source=Website) ![Mardell-Schweigert\_020\_BLM2](https://breadoflifemission.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mardell-Schweigert_020_BLM2.webp?width=1058&name=Mardell-Schweigert_020_BLM2.webp "Mardell-Schweigert_020_BLM2") ### Donate Food, Goods, and Essentials   Every donation helps bring comfort and dignity to those experiencing homelessness. Whether it’s gently used clothing, hygiene items, or essential supplies, every donation helps meet the daily needs of the people we serve. YOU MAY DROP-OFF DONATIONS AT: 97 S. Main Street Seattle, WA, 98104 FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL: gracem@BreadofLifeMission.org YOU MAY ALSO CALL US AT: (206) 682-3579 ext 101 [Our Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BLWW44LF7TL2?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl) [Learn More](https://breadoflifemission.org/goods-and-services?hsLang=en) ### Tax-Smart Ways to Give   Rather than donating cash, many of our donors are opting for non-cash options that bring hope, healing and recovery to people experiencing homelessness in Seattle while also offering a variety of tax benefits. Learn more about them below. ![Money](https://breadoflifemission.org/hubfs/Money.svg) #### Gifts that Pay You Back Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.   [LEARN MORE ➝](https://breadoflifemission.mygiftlegacy.org/gifts-that-pay-you-back/) ![Stocks](https://breadoflifemission.org/hubfs/Stocks.svg) #### Stocks and Securities Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.   **[LEARN MORE ➝](https://breadoflifemission.mygiftlegacy.org/gifts/stocks-securities-mutual-funds/)** ![Funds](https://breadoflifemission.org/hubfs/Funds.svg) #### Donor Advised Funds Easily recommend grants to Bread of Life Mission for tax-efficient giving.   [**LEARN MORE ➝**](https://breadoflifemission.mygiftlegacy.org/gifts/donor-advised-funds/) ![Crypto](https://breadoflifemission.org/hubfs/Crypto.svg) #### Cryptocurrency Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.   [**LEARN MORE ➝**](https://breadoflifemission.mygiftlegacy.org/gifts/cryptocurrency/) ![Charitable distributions](https://breadoflifemission.org/hubfs/Charitable%20distributions.svg) #### Qualified Charitable Distributions Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.   **[LEARN MORE ➝](https://breadoflifemission.mygiftlegacy.org/gifts/qualified-charitable-distributions-from-your-ira/)** ### Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!   Letting us know is incredibly helpful to our team and helps to make sure your gift is used the way you want it to be. [You’re In My Plan!](https://www.freewill.com/record/breadoflifemission?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=fwpg&utm_campaign=breadoflifemission_homepage) ###### **TOUR THE MISSION**   Come visit the Mission and see first-hand how lives are being changed here! [**Email**](mailto:volunteers@breadoflifemission.org) our volunteer coordinator to schedule a tour or fill out the form below! [Schedule a Tour](https://breadoflifemission.org/take-a-tour?hsLang=en) ---   ###### INCLUDE US IN YOUR WILL Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free! [Make Your Free Will](https://www.freewill.com/breadoflifemission?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=fwpg&utm_campaign=breadoflifemission_homepage_getting-started) [Learn More](https://breadoflifemission.mygiftlegacy.org/will-and-trust/) [![Text-Logo-Single-Line-Tan](https://breadoflifemission.org/hubfs/Text-Logo-Single-Line-Tan.svg "Text-Logo-Single-Line-Tan")](https://breadoflifemission.org?hsLang=en) Since 1939, the Bread of Life Mission has been changing the lives of those who are homeless, poor and struggling with addiction through the power of Christ and the extraordinary support of our community.      QUICK *Links* - [About Us](https://breadoflifemission.org/about-us) - [Team](https://breadoflifemission.org/our-team) - [Careers](https://breadoflifemission.org/careers) - [Financials](https://breadoflifemission.org/our-financials)      GET *Involved* - [Ways to Give](https://breadoflifemission.org/ways-to-give) - [Donate Goods](https://breadoflifemission.org/goods-and-services) - [Prayer Team](https://breadoflifemission.org/join-the-prayer-team) STAY *in the* LOOP Get updates on client stories, initiatives, and events at the mission! 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