If you donated on Giving Tuesday, your employer may double or even triple your gift today.
Giving Tuesday may be behind us, but the impact of your generosity does not need to stop. Matching Wednesday is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to multiply your Giving Tuesday gift — without spending anything extra.
If you donated yesterday or at any point this year, there is a strong chance your employer will match your contribution. For example, if you gave $25 and your employer matches at a 1:1 rate, your gift immediately becomes $50. Yet millions of match-eligible dollars go unused each year simply because donors do not realize this benefit exists. Matching Wednesday helps ensure no contribution is left unmatched.
How Matching Translates Into Meals
At Feeding Westchester:
$1 helps provide 2 meals — and a match turns it into 4 meals
A matched $25 gift becomes $50, helping provide 100 meals
A matched $50 gift becomes $100, helping provide 200 meals
A $150 gift provides 300 meals, and a match turns it into 600 meals
Matched gifts mean twice the meals, twice the support, and twice the hope for the 1 in 3 Westchester households at risk of hunger. A quick, 30-second search can unlock additional support that brings fresh produce, proteins, and essential groceries to neighbors across the county.
Why Matching Gifts Matter Right Now
As shared in our most recent Hunger Report, the need across Westchester continues to grow:
1 in 3 households are at risk of hunger
235,000 residents visit a pantry each month
74,000 neighbors rely on SNAP
44% of adults have skipped a meal because they worry about running out of food
With grocery costs rising and federal safety nets shrinking, matching gifts help ensure your support goes even further — at a time when families, children, and seniors need it most.
How To Check If Your Gift Can Be Matched (Takes Less Than a Minute)
Step 1: Visit our Matching Gift Lookup Tool
https://feedingwestchester.org/matchinggifts
Step 2: Type your employer’s name
You will immediately see your company’s matching guidelines and how to submit a request.
If your employer is not listed, they may not offer matching gifts yet. You can still support this movement by sharing these resources:
How to start an employer match program:
https://doublethedonation.com/how-to-start-a-matching-gift-program/How to launch a one-time matching campaign:
https://doublethedonation.com/matching-gifts/new-program/2AB91
Step 3: Submit your employer’s match form
Most companies process matches quickly, doubling your impact in just a few minutes.
Didn’t Give on Giving Tuesday? You Still Can — and Your Gift May Still Be Matched
You can make a gift today, tomorrow, or any time before December 31. Many employers offer grace periods of up to 90 days, meaning year-end donations may still qualify for matching in early 2026. (Check with your employer for details.)
Make a gift: https://feedingwestchester.org/?form=donate
Then check for a match: https://feedingwestchester.org/matchinggifts
Every matched gift, big or small, helps ensure that children, seniors, and families have the nutritious food they need this winter. Thank you for standing with Feeding Westchester and helping nourish our community this holiday season and beyond.
