Make an impact while planning for your future

We also offer the ability to create a free Revocable Living Trust

Everybody needs a will

Whether you’re 18 or 108, everyone should have a will in place. People use wills to choose who gets their property, name guardians for minor children, provide a plan for pets, and more.

Through a will, many people also choose to leave a part of their estate to Food Bank of the Rockies and make an impact on the causes they love, for years to come.

Why give in your will?

Continue to use assets or property during your lifetime

Potentially reduce your estate tax burden

Leave a lasting legacy to Food Bank of the Rockies

Common gifted assets in wills and trusts

Financial accounts
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Personal property

Make your will online – for free!

Food Bank of the Rockies has partnered with FreeWill to offer an online estate planning tool that makes it easy and cost-free to make your plan. In as little as 20 minutes, you can help support our mission of nourishing people facing hunger for generations to come.

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We also offer the ability to create a free Revocable Living Trust

Popular resources

Estate planning checklist

Ten important documents to get your affairs in order.

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Sample bequest language for your will or trust

This language may help you and your attorney as you consider a gift that will meet your financial and personal goals.

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Sample codicil

When it’s time to update your will, you can use a codicil — an addition or supplement that explains or modifies your existing will.

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Planned giving helps fuel Food Bank of the Rockies’ mission

A gift in your will to Food Bank of the Rockies helps create a foundation of food security for our neighbors for generations to come.

Justin Ball and Eric Deffenbaugh

For Justin Ball and Eric Deffenbaugh, choosing to include Food Bank of the Rockies in their estate plan was rooted in several things. First, both believe that having access to nutritious food is critical to everything else in life.

“Food is the starting point for so many other things,” shared Justin. “It’s something more basic even than a human right.”

It was also important to them that the organizations they supported be active builders of community support systems.

“The impact we can have in supporting the Food Bank feels like a multiplier to me,” said Eric. “The quantity and quality of food that’s getting to people is really impressive.”

Added Justin, “I think one of the biggest pieces for me is the Food Bank’s reach — how the community being served includes all of Wyoming, the Front Range, and the Western Slope. But even with such a huge reach, there are still programs like the Culturally Responsive Food Initiative that meet people where they’re at and stay true to who they are. That is also really important.”

Overall, Justin and Eric wanted to be sure that their legacy continues to invest in the things they value after they’re gone, which led them to choose to give through their estate plan as members of the Heirloom Circle, Food Bank of the Rockies’ planned-giving program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my estate big enough to leave a planned gift?

Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.

Can my gift remain anonymous?

Yes! Knowing in advance about your intentions is quite helpful to our staff, but you are always welcome to not share your gift.

Does it cost anything to plan my estate?

We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).

Can I edit my documents after I’m done?

Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.

Is my private information secure with FreeWill?

Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.

We’re here to help you meet your goals!

Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.

Name: Melannie Grimme

Title :Vice President of Philanthropy

Phone: 720-715-7724

Email: mgrimme@foodbankrockies.org

Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know.

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Beneficiary designations

Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.

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Popular tax-smart gifts

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