good neighbors
WE ARE COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK.
TASTE supports our neighbors through volunteerism and a wide range of philanthropic endeavors. We support local causes and encourage our workforce to be actively involved in the betterment of their communities. To request a donation for your charitable organization or event, please see the instructions below.
we support local nonprofit organizations through various donations every month.
annual team VOlunteerism
Clean the Bay Day with Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Food pantry distribution at The Gathering at Scott Memorial UMC for “Fresh Food Wednesday”
foodbank donations
Our team works together to donate nonperishable food, hygiene items, and diapers to the local food bank.
community outreach
Hosting Girl Scout troops
Hosting Spirit Nights for local nonprofits and donating a portion of proceeds
Hosting summer interns from local schools
Spirit Nights
Celebrate, eat and raise money with a Spirit Night at TASTE!
-Available for any school organization
-Weeknights 3-7pm
-TASTE will donate 15% of proceeds from related orders (both in store and online)
Subject to approval. Gift cards are not counted towards Spirit Night sales. No more than one fundraiser per organization per year.
Donation requests
At TASTE, we are committed to giving back to the communities that support us. We proudly offer donations in the form of gift cards or gift baskets to eligible nonprofit organizations that make a difference locally.
How to Request a Donation
If your nonprofit organization is seeking a donation, please visit your nearest TASTE store with the following documentation:
A formal request letter on your organization’s letterhead
A copy of your organization’s 501(c)(3) documentation
A business card from a representative of your organization
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for a donation, your nonprofit organization must:
Operate at the local level or be a local chapter/affiliate of a larger organization
Directly benefit the community served by the store from which you are requesting the donation
Approving Requests
We are dedicated to supporting as many local causes as possible, but please note that we can only contribute to each organization or cause once per calendar year.
All donations are subject to our monthly and annual budget caps.
If your request is approved, a member of our store management team will contact you to arrange for a representative to pick up the donation.
Thank you for considering TASTE as a partner in your community efforts. We look forward to supporting the causes that make our community stronger.