Donation Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in a community donation from Fairway Market! Please review the following
guidelines prior to submitting your application:
Fairway Market follows specific guidelines when considering requests to support community-focused
initiatives from educational organizations and institutions, civic organizations, social service agencies,
houses of worship and other organizations. In order to be considered, your organization should be:
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A not-for-profit located in the communities served by Fairway stores
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Working within Fairway’s giving priorities, i.e. Community Services, Health and Wellness, The
Environment, Youth
Please Note: Individuals, political candidates or organizations, employee recognition events, pageants,
organizations without 501(c)3 status are ineligible for donations.
Guidelines:
 All donation requests must be submitted in writing on the organization’s letterhead, describing the
nature of the request and for what purpose the donation will be used.
 A copy of the organization’s 501 (c) (3) or 170 (b) (1) letter must accompany the request. State taxexempt forms cannot be substituted for these documents.*
 Literature and printed material in support of the request may be submitted. This material will not be
returned to the applicant.
 Requests must be received at least 30 days in advance of the event date.
 The donation application form must be fully completed.
 Requests by phone will not be accepted.
 No more than one request for a donation per calendar year will be accepted.
 Recipient organizations are responsible for picking up donations of food or food products. Individuals
picking up donations will be asked to sign a receipt.
 In order to be considered, you must submit your completed application to the Donations Manager at
your local Fairway Market.
Although we would like to support all worthwhile causes, due to the number of donation requests, it is not
possible for Fairway Markets to fulfill every request.
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DONATION APPLICATION
Please review the attached guidelines prior to completing this application.
To be considered, your completed application must be received at least 30 days in advance
of your event date and “pick up” date.
Today’s Date:__________ Event Date: ____________ Pick Up Date: ___________
Organization: ___________________________________________________________
*501(c)3 or 170(b)1 is attached? Yes
No (see donation guidelines)
Organization’s Address: ______________________________________________________________
Organization’s Webpage: ______________________________________________________________
Your Name: _____________________________________________
Position: ________________________________________________
Phone : ______________________________ Alternate Phone: ____________________________
Email: ________________________________
Description of Event:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Approximately, how many people will attend this event? __________
How will Fairway Market be acknowledged for this event?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Requesting (check one): _____ Food _____Gift Certificate _____ Gift Basket
Has your organization ever received a Donation from us? Yes No
If so, what did we donate, how much, and when did we donate it?
______________________________________________________________________________________
Describe your request here or on separate sheet. Be specific and explain how the donation will be used:
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Recommended by _________________________________________________
Approved by ____________________________________________________
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