Grants for Food Pantries
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 76 active grants for food pantries in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 34 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Grants tracked
- 76
- from 70 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $3,083–$60K
- Total listed funding
- $5.0M
- across 34 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 2
- 4 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Food Pantry Grant Program The Rockland Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · $500 For the 18th consecutive year (as of 2024), the Rockland Community Foundation has partnered with Inserra Supermarkets to award grants to Rockland County's food pantries. | |
| Letters 2 Santa Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Santa spreads holiday cheer to local organizations the week before Christmas each year. | |
| Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grant Listed by Native Americans in Philanthropy · Foundation Dec 31, 2026 · $250 – $5K Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens its business and the communities it serves. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where Walmart operates. | |
| Westfield Service League Grant Program Westfield Service League Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Westfield Service League (WSL) offers annual grants to non-profit organizations serving the Westfield and Union County communities. | |
| Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP) COVID-19 Food Shelf Funding Hunger Solutions Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2.5M | |
| Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program Trailhead Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Aid purchase and distribution of Colorado-grown produce and nutrient-dense foods. Food pantries across Colorado are experiencing increased demand within their communities. | |
| Otto Bremer Community Responsive Fund Grant Northland Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K This is an invitation-only grant opportunity and applications will be accepted by invitation only up to the deadline indicated above for Full Proposal. | |
| R.C. Smith Foundation Grants The R C Smith Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The R.C. Smith Foundation Grants support community initiatives in Chenango County, focusing on 501(c)(3) organizations that benefit local residents and programs. | |
| OFB Rapid Response Grant Oregon Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The OFB Rapid Response Grant provides up to $5,000 for organizations to address food insecurity and inequities faced by marginalized communities. | |
| Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus Community Grant Program Anna T Jeanes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anna T. Jeanes Foundation funds the Temple University Hospital -- Jeanes Campus Community Grant Program, which awards grants to area (Northeast Philadelphia) community organizations for projects that promote the health and wellness of… | |
| Food Access & Security Initiative Cambridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1.1M Multi-year collaborative initiative to strengthen food access and security. Launched October 2023 with over $1.1 million in investment. | |
| Food Security Fund Denver Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The DPS Foundation Food Security Fund removes barriers so students can thrive by providing flexible food assistance to students and families across Denver Public Schools who experience food insecurity. | |
| Loaves & Fishes Fund Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding opportunity focused on food access and supporting organizations that provide meals and food resources to vulnerable populations in Western Massachusetts. | |
| Food System Stability Fund United Way of Central Kansas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of King County's Food System Stability Fund provides rapid, flexible funding to anti-hunger organizations in King County to help them respond to urgent challenges and continue serving families without interruption. | |
| The Fabulous Find Monthly Grant Program A Caring Community Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fabulous Find partners with and distributes its monthly profits to different 501(c)(3) organizations either based in or with local chapters in the Seacoast area. The organization funds non-profits in the following categories: | |
| Houston Food Bank: School Market Program Grant The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Houston Food Bank's School Market Program aims to alleviate child and teen hunger by providing nutritious food to students and their families at middle and high schools. | |
| CMCF Penny's Way, Food & Clothing Funds Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Penny's Way, Food & Clothing Funds (Central Montcalm Community Foundation, MI) provide financial assistance to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that distribute food and clothing to those in need within Montcalm County. | |
| Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies Provides annual grants to feeding organizations to purchase food to provide groceries and meals to families in need. | |
| We Give Thanks Matching Grant Program Lagrange County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A matching grant program designed to support local food distribution organizations during the holiday season and throughout the year. | |
| Stop Hunger Community Grant (Giving Tuesday Initiative) Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K A special initiative offered to Sodexo employees through the Giving Tuesday campaign, enabling them to award grants to local hunger-relief charities in their communities. | |
| Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) – State Tax Credit Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Eastern Illinois Foodbank Partnerships Grant Eastern Illinois Foodbank · Foundation Not published · Varies Eastern Illinois Foodbank seeks to enhance its network of partner agencies dedicated to alleviating hunger. | |
| OCCF: Food Pantry Assistance Grant Owen County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $19K The OCCF Food Pantry Assistance Grant supports local nonprofit food pantries in Owen County, providing essential food resources to residents. Since its inception in 2006, it has allocated over $223,899 to these organizations. | |
| Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Tulare County · Foundation Not published · Varies |
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Grants for food pantries by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 2 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 4 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 23 30%
- No deadline published
- 47 62%
Only 4 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for food pantries
- A Caring Community Inc 2 open
- Adirondack Foundation 2 open
- Hunger Solutions Minnesota 2 open
- Maryland Department of Human Services 2 open
- Trailhead Institute 2 open
70 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 76 active grants for food pantries (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
About grants for food pantries
Grants for food pantries help organizations source, store, and distribute food to people facing hunger, covering everything from inventory and refrigeration to vehicles and operating costs. USDA supports pantries indirectly through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which provides commodities and administrative funds via state agencies. The Feeding America network and corporate funders such as the Walmart Foundation provide grants for capacity, equipment, and food rescue.
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Grants for Food Pantries by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for food pantries award?
Of the 76 grants for food pantries Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 34 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,083 and $60K. The largest is $2.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for food pantries?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are A Caring Community Inc (2), Adirondack Foundation (2), Hunger Solutions Minnesota (2), Maryland Department of Human Services (2), and Trailhead Institute (2). In all, 70 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for food pantries due?
Of 76 grants listed, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 4 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 47 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for food pantries?
Food pantries can pursue grants for food purchasing, cold storage and refrigeration, vehicles, technology, and general operating support. Federal commodities and administrative funds reach pantries through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) via state agencies, while the Feeding America network and corporate and community foundations offer capacity and equipment grants. Many pantries combine several sources to cover both food and infrastructure.
Does the USDA or Feeding America fund food pantries?
Both do, in different ways. USDA supplies food and administrative funding through TEFAP, distributed by state agencies to food banks and the pantries they serve. Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief network, channels donated food and grant funding, often with corporate partners like the Walmart Foundation, to member food banks and their partner pantries. Most pantries access these resources by partnering with their regional food bank.
Are there grants for equipment like refrigeration?
Yes. Equipment and infrastructure are common grant priorities, with funders supporting walk-in coolers, refrigerated trucks, produce coolers and freezers, shelving, and temperature-monitoring devices so pantries can safely handle fresh and perishable food. Walmart Foundation and Feeding America capacity grants have funded exactly this kind of cold-storage and food-rescue equipment, and USDA programs have funded expanded freezing and cooling capacity. Tying the equipment request to increased fresh-food distribution strengthens applications.
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