Food Pantry Grant Program
Funding Amount
$500 per recipient (in Shoprite gift cards)
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Rockland County, New York
Focus Areas: Food security and hunger relief
Program Description: 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. The grants provide food and supplies to community residents in need, particularly timed around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Award Details:
- Each grant recipient receives $500 in Shoprite gift cards
- Grants are presented to food pantries at their locations
- Typically awarded in November
Background: This is an ongoing partnership that has been in place for 18+ consecutive years, demonstrating strong commitment to food security in the region.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 845-769-9393
- Email: julie@rocklandgives.org
- Website: rocklandgives.org
- Address: 30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 203, Montgomery, NY 12549
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application procedures are not specified in the available materials. For more information on how to apply or support this program:
- Contact: Rockland Community Foundation
- Phone: 845-769-9393
- Email: julie@rocklandgives.org
- Website: rocklandgives.org
- For Fund Information: Visit the Funds page at rocklandgives.org
What The Rockland Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 16
- Total given
- $366K
- Median grant
- $22K
- Range
- $5,900–$50K
- By dollars: New York 80%, New Jersey 20%. Top recipient cities: Nyack, NY; Spring Valley, NY; New City, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
- Food pantries
- Hunger
- Nonprofits
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