Grants for Food Pantries
Last updated October 5, 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 |
|---|---|
| Lakeshore Hunger Relief Grants United Way of the Lakeshore · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| Worcester County Food Bank Fund to End Hunger Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K | |
| Greenbrier Valley Emergency Food Fund Grant Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Greenbrier Valley Emergency Food Fund, managed by the Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation, aims to combat food insecurity in the Greenbrier Valley. | |
| The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes federal surplus food to emergency food pantries and soup kitchens. The program operates in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank. |
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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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