Hunger Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 334 active hunger grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 7 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 153 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked: 334; from 285 funders
Median award: $20K; middle half $5,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $11.9M; across 153 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 17 with a published date

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2026 Grants and Sponsorships Madison Rotary Club Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Madison Rotary Club funds local organizations and community events through its grants and sponsorship program.	Not published	Varies
Sumter County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Mid Florida Homeless Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $37K – $37K	Not published	$37K – $37K
Season to Share Grant Denver Post Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Season to Share Grant, presented by the Denver Post Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations committed to helping low-income children, youth, and families in the Denver area.	Not published	Varies
Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim Global Hunger Relief Program Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers recognition awards, leadership recognition and education stipends to members and dietetic student members.	Not published	Varies
The Dale Jr. Foundation In-Kind Donation Grant The Dale Jr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dale Jr. Foundation is dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth through targeted support in five key areas: Empowerment, Education, Wellness, Hunger, and Hope.	Not published	Varies
Basic Needs/Direct Service Grants Program Sisters Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Basic Needs/Direct Service Grants Program by Sisters Health Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in providing essential aid to under-resourced communities.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of South Hampton Roads · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federal grant created to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies to help people with economic emergencies.	Not published	Varies
Nourishing Neighbors Innovation Incubation Fund RFP Grant The Albertsons Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Nourishing Neighbors Innovation Incubation Fund RFP invites organizations to submit innovative proposals aimed at ending hunger.	Not published	Up to $300K
Kiwanis Foundation of New England End Hunger Grant Kiwanis Foundation of New England Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Kiwanis Foundation of New England End Hunger Grant supports Kiwanis Divisions and SLP Administrators in their efforts to combat hunger in New England.	Not published	Up to $3K
F.A.R.M.S. to Food Bank Program Family Agriculture Resource Management Services · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Fresno County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to help people with economic emergencies (not disaster-related…	Not published	Varies
BackPack Program Putnam Education Partnership Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150 Provides weekly food bags to students experiencing food insecurity The PEP Foundation is a recipient of United Way Grant Funding	Not published	$150
Pierce Foundation Grants The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation focuses on ending hunger and food insecurity in the five-county Philadelphia region and Indian River County, Florida.	Not published	Varies
Sonnentag Foundation Grant Sonnentag Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sonnentag Foundation Grant supports organizations in cities where County Materials Corporation operates, focusing on four key areas: Hunger & Homelessness Support, Service Members & Veterans Support, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Assault…	Not published	Varies
Marcus Foundation Grants The Marcus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marcus Foundation focuses on addressing critical needs and systemic challenges, primarily in hunger alleviation and sustainable practices.	Not published	Varies
Dale Jr. Foundation Donations Grant The Dale Jr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dale Jr. Foundation, founded by NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., has raised over $8 million since 2007 to support various charities focusing on youth and underprivileged communities.	Not published	Varies
Zero Hunger Grants: Creating Stronger Hunger Free Communities Alliance to End Hunger · Foundation Not published · $10K Support Hunger Free Communities Initiative organizations through grants that advance multisector, collective impact approaches to ending hunger at the local or state level.	Not published	$10K
Supplemental Emergency Food & Shelter Programs (EFSP) - Douglas County West Central Minnesota Communities Action Inc · Foundation Not published · $28K Federal funds made available through the US Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funding levels are determined by federal employment and poverty statistics.	Not published	$28K
LEAD Impact Grant Program Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The LEAD Impact Grant Program, established by the Northern New York Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.	Not published	Up to $20K
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Charitable Donations Grant Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Charitable Donations program emphasizes community engagement through food relief, educational enhancements, and inclusive art initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Community Trust Fund Grants The League Club Inc · Foundation Not published · $18K – $30K	Not published	$18K – $30K
Citizens Energy Group Philanthropic Partnerships Grant Citizens Energy Group · Foundation Not published · Varies Citizens Energy Group Philanthropic Partnerships aims to support organizations that provide significant value to the community while aligning with environmental, business, and community sustainability goals.	Not published	Varies
LRAC Operating Expenses Grant The Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Congregations Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fox Cares Foundation Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $6K The Fox Cares Foundation Grant, administered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, supports nonprofits addressing homelessness, hunger, and arts engagement.	Not published	$1K – $6K

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About hunger grants

Hunger grants fund programs that fight food insecurity, including food banks, meal programs, mobile distributions, and initiatives that connect people to nutrition assistance. USDA is the primary federal funder through programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program. The Feeding America network of food banks and corporate funders such as the Walmart Foundation also direct significant grant funding to anti-hunger organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do hunger grants for nonprofits award?

Of the 334 hunger grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 153 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $50K. The largest is $4.2M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most hunger grants for nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Albertsons Companies Foundation (10), Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc (5), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (4), United Way of the Bay Area (4), and Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc (3). In all, 285 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are hunger grants for nonprofits due?

Of 334 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 17 have a published upcoming deadline, 78 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 226 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What hunger grants are available?

Funding supports food banks and pantries, congregate and home-delivered meals, mobile food distribution, food rescue, and programs that link people to nutrition benefits. USDA programs such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program are leading federal sources. The Feeding America network and corporate foundations provide additional grants to anti-hunger nonprofits.

Who funds anti-hunger programs?

USDA is the dominant federal funder, supporting emergency food through TEFAP and local food systems through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program administered by its National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The Feeding America network distributes food and grants to member food banks and partner agencies, and corporate funders like the Walmart Foundation fund food rescue and infrastructure. State agencies administer many of the federal dollars.

How do anti-hunger nonprofits access USDA funding?

Much USDA food assistance, such as TEFAP, flows through state agencies that contract with food banks and distribution partners rather than funding small nonprofits directly. Competitive programs like the Community Food Projects grant are applied for at the federal level and tend to favor projects that strengthen local food systems. Partnering with your regional food bank or state TEFAP agency is often the most practical entry point.

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