Grants for Food Pantries

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 76 active grants for food pantries in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Community Food Grants Trailhead Institute · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Community Food Grants program in Colorado provides crucial funding to food pantries, enabling them to purchase and distribute fresh, culturally relevant foods.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Access to Quality Care The Jewish Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CFSCNY: Chobani Community Impact Fund The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chobani Community Impact Fund will prioritize programs and organizations working to combat food and nutrition insecurity in the following ways: _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
General Fund Grant Program Cambridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The General Fund supports various miscellaneous grant requests, special Cambridge School District programs, and the Southern WI Regional Food Pantry.	Not published	Varies
LIVE UNITED Food Drive Funding United Way of Story County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nature's Path: Gardens for Good Grant Nature's Path Organic · Foundation Not published · $7K Nature's Path's Gardens for Good program empowers communities by funding organic gardens that address food insecurity. Since 2010, it has donated $930,000 CAD to support 120 gardens.	Not published	$7K
ECF of Boeing Washington: Puget Sound Grant Employees Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound (ECF) is a pooled fund consisting of recurring payroll contributions from generous Boeing employees. ECF is managed by a Board of Trustees made up of eight employees elected by the donors.	Not published	Up to $40K
Emergency Food and Shelter Grant United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ALDI Community Gift Card Program Grant Aldi Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K The ALDI Community Gift Card Program provides financial support ranging from $100 to $1,000 to eligible nonprofits and schools that focus on after-school and out-of-school youth programs, as well as food banks.	Not published	$100 – $1K
Ralph J. Torraco Food Bank/Shelter Fund Grant UNICO Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ralph J. Torraco Food Bank/Shelter Fund Grant, offered by the UNICO Foundation Inc., aims to combat hunger and provide shelter for the homeless and indigent.	Not published	Varies
Year-End Emergency Grants Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K – $110K The Foundation's Board of Directors awards year-end grants to address critical community needs for residents including: Email: slandry@culpeperwellness.org (President: Shari Landry)	Not published	$30K – $110K
Helen and Jim Ewing Fund: To Help the Elderly and Feed the Hungry Rush County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Food & Shelter Fund United Way of Lancaster County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Lancaster County created the Food & Shelter Fund as a locally driven initiative to replace the gap left by the federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP).	Not published	Varies
Feeding Families Fund: United We Eat United Way of North Central New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Varies Addresses immediate and unanticipated needs by providing:	Not published	Varies
Food Assistance Grant United Way of West Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 A limited-time grant application for food pantries serving United Way of West Alabama's nine-county coverage area, created in response to SNAP assistance suspension and food insecurity crisis.	Not published	$250 – $500
Woodworth Family Foundation Grant Woodworth Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1921 the Woodworth family has been working and living in the Tacoma and Pierce County community. We believe in contributing to the region that has been so important to our family’s success in business, and life.	Not published	Varies
Gratis Foundation Grant Gratis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gratis Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on education, health care, humanitarian services, and at-risk youth.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of the Wine Country · Foundation Not published · Varies To supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the North Bay, the National EFSP Board has chosen Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino Counties to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management…	Not published	Varies
Atlanta Community Food Bank Partnerships Grant Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Atlanta Community Food Bank invites local organizations to partner in the mission to end hunger. We support over 700 community-based agencies, including schools, in providing essential food assistance.	Not published	Varies
Capacity Building Grants (Food Pantry/Partner Agencies) Good Shepherd Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies Support the Food Bank's partner network in increasing food access in local communities through organizational and financial stability, program quality, and growth.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Heart of Kentucky United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Federal program established in 1983 by Congress to supplement local efforts providing emergency shelter and food to people in need.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Grant United Way of Cumberland County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies "To supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services" by local social service organizations for people across the Nation who are hungry, homeless, and in economic crisis.	Not published	Varies
Gene A. Daiber Pass Through Fund Highland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Provide immediate, direct support to local food assistance programs	Not published	$3K
Kenny Family Foundation Grant Kenny Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 The Kenny Family Foundation Grant offers micro-grants to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in New Castle County, Delaware.	Not published	$100

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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 5, 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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