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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Greater Brewton Foundation Grant The Greater Brewton Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Brewton Foundation Grant supports local non-profits in the Greater Brewton area by funding projects that enhance health, education, culture, and neighborhood improvement.	Not published	Varies
Thing 123 Foundation: Community Challenge Grant Thing 123 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thing 123 Foundation's Community Challenge Grant aims to combat hunger in Elmhurst and surrounding areas by matching donations to build a new Community Food Pantry facility.	Not published	Varies
Open Your Heart Summer Challenge Grant Hunger Solutions Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $150 – $95K	Not published	$150 – $95K
RISE Grant Program United Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $10K The RISE grant program is designed to elevate food pantry operations and grow the overall impact of the food assistance network within communities. Grants are available for initiatives across three project categories:	Not published	$10K
Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K The Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades program, managed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers grants for energy-efficient equipment upgrades to qualifying grocery stores.	Not published	$25K – $250K
Philabundance Capacity Grants Philabundance · Foundation Not published · $250K Philabundance awards Capacity Grants to member agencies across Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey to provide operational capital needed to allow organizations to remain flexible and adapt to changing needs.	Not published	$250K
Community Food Grant Buen Provecho Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Community Food Grant program provides $1.7 million in funding for food pantries in Colorado to procure and distribute healthy, culturally relevant foods.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Special and Urgent Needs Fund Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant A Caring Community Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fabulous Find is a thrift store that partners with and donates its monthly profits to different 501(c)(3) organizations based in or with local chapters in the Seacoast area.	Not published	Varies
Schindler Assistance Fund (Community West Foundation) Community West Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $3K 'Separately from our quarterly grants, Community West Foundation supports families by offering community meals, food pantries, clothing and more.	Rolling	$250 – $3K
LFF: Austin Fresh Grants The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lumpkin Family Foundation's Austin Fresh Grants program, initiated in 2020, focuses on enhancing access to healthy, affordable food in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Community Food Solutions Grant The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Food Solutions Grant offered by United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania aims to combat food insecurity by providing funding to grassroots organizations that understand the unique needs of their communities.	Not published	Varies
Mat-Su Health Foundation Coronavirus Prevention and Response Grant - Alaska Tilth Program Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Not published · $50K Grant funded the expansion of the Alaska Tilth program, a collaborative partnership between: Over five years, Alaska Tilth distributed over 8,000 pounds of food reaching well over 1,000 individuals through: Publicly available report with…	Not published	$50K
NGHHC Grants North Georgia United Methodist Housing and Homeless Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The North Georgia United Methodist Housing & Homeless Council offers grants to support non-profit organizations serving the homeless and low-income communities.	Not published	Up to $10K
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation: Fighting Hunger Grants Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation provides grants aimed at combating hunger in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on direct food assistance, food rescue, and nutrition education.	Not published	Up to $10K
Dale Kenyon Community Fund Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Designed to award grants annually to non-profit agencies enhancing the quality of life for residents in the town of Clayton.	Not published	$5K
Fairfield County Food Security Fund Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A dedicated fund supporting food security initiatives throughout Fairfield County. Recent news indicates additional funding provided to county food pantries following federal budget cuts.	Not published	Varies
Black Hills Food Response Fund Black Hills Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K An emergency fund activated to help local nonprofits respond to rising need for food assistance amid federal SNAP disruptions and government shutdown. This is a community fundraising initiative with matching support.	Not published	Up to $50K
City of Bellingham Community/Public Facility and Improvements Grants City of Bellingham · State Not published · $50K – $200K The City of Bellingham offers Community/Public Facility Improvement Grants aimed at enhancing facilities that benefit low-income individuals and areas.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Food Waste Reduction Grant North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Food Waste Reduction Grant aims to assist local governments, non-profits, and businesses in minimizing food waste sent to landfills.	Not published	Up to $60K
State Food Purchase Program - Gleaning Support Grant State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The State Food Purchase Program - Gleaning Support grant aims to assist nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that engage in gleaning activities.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants- Food Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Community Grants Food Grant Program offers up to $30,000 over two years to support nonprofits that provide food-related services. This program aims to enhance organizational capacity and address food insecurity in Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $60K
Small Grants for Small Food Pantries Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K For three decades, Adirondack Community Foundation has been a steady hand, helping our region grow from within. Our Mission: Connecting people, ideas, and resources to improve lives and expand opportunities throughout the Adirondack region.	Not published	Up to $2K
Food Access: Bulk Buy Grant Program Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Access: Bulk Buy Grant Program, managed by Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York, provides essential funding for organizations that enhance access to nutritious meals.	Not published	Varies

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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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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 active listings, the leading 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 active 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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