>>> the food pantry at the saint
anthony foundation in
san francisco is in good shape
but overall donations are down
for the year
>> we are a little behind where
we would like to be or budgeted
to be.
>> the director said the charity
has seen interesting trends this
holiday season that may have to
do with the impending fiscal
cliff
>> we are seeing people who have
never given us a stock donation
before stepping up and making
that kind of gift to us.
>> they could be concerned that
the tax deductions for
charitable giving would be cut
next year, saving the government
money.
private wealth advisor said it
can make sense to get nor bang
for your donation buck.
that would help charities this
year but people may be less
generous in years to come.
>> people who would like to
donate, some had this year and
potentially some this year, may
try to double up and donate more
this year.
>> but the uncertain financial
future is also causing fear.
>> and many people are afraid to
make any move, so...