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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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
Food Assistance Grants Healthierhere · Foundation Not published · $600K	Not published	$600K
Starseed Foundation Grant The Starseed Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Starseed Foundation Grant offers support to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on enhancing the arts, environmental protection, literacy, and social services.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Impact Grants Warren County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K	Not published	$3K – $10K
CFCC: The Leonard & Dorothy Swenson Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies CFCC: The Leonard & Dorothy Swenson Fund Supports the most pressing needs of the people of Cloud County with special consideration given to organizations, programs, or projects that address food insecurity, hunger and food assistance.	Not published	Varies
First United Church of Christ Mission Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The First United Church of Christ Mission Fund provides vital support to various organizations and initiatives in Berks County, focusing on children's activities, senior citizen benefits, and hunger reduction.	Not published	Up to $10K
CCCF Community Grants: Sangre de Cristo Electric Association Community Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $550 – $13K Sangre de Cristo Electric Association Community Grants Community-based Health Programs: Community health clinics substance abuse prevention/treatmenthotlinescrisis interventionsexual assault services protection against abuseSupport for…	Not published	$550 – $13K
The Darden Foundation Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $22K	Not published	$22K
Wawa Foundation: Financial Grants (Grants over $2,500) The Wawa Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Wawa Foundation offers financial grants exceeding $2,500 to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in its six-state market, focusing on health, hunger, and supporting everyday heroes.	Not published	$3K
WDCC Community Giving - Food Related Request Women's Division Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
YCF: Think Big for Kids Grant Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Think Big for Kids grant, offered by the Youthbridge Community Foundation, aims to fund innovative proposals that address significant challenges faced by children and youth in the Saint Louis metropolitan area.	Not published	$25K
Kathy Underhill Scholarship Award Hunger Free Colorado · Foundation Not published · $1K The Kathy Underhill Scholarship Award was created by Hunger Free Colorado's board of directors to honor the legacy of Kathy Underhill, founding CEO and nationally recognized leader in solving hunger and food policy.	Not published	$1K
Cub Foods Charitable Giving Grant Cub Foods · Foundation Not published · Varies Cub Foods Charitable Giving is dedicated to supporting local communities through hunger relief, nutrition education, and access to healthy food.	Not published	Varies
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
Direct Services Grant Program John T Gorman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to US $30,000 The Direct Services Grant Program, initiated by the John T. Gorman Foundation, aims to support organizations addressing the basic needs of vulnerable Maine residents, including hunger, housing, and crisis support.	Not published	Up to US $30,000
Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger Initiative Good Shepherd Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $100K Work with local communities to identify and invest in solutions to each area's unique food access challenges. The program engages regional stakeholders to develop strategies to close the meal gap in local areas.	Not published	$100K
Matthew 25 Award Catholic Charities Maine · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K Make financial assistance available to parishes to meet immediate community needs through social justice and peace ministries	Not published	$3K – $5K
No Kid Hungry Grant Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative · Foundation Not published · $25K No Kid Hungry invests $3 million in grants to organizations focused on early childhood to help decrease food insecurity among children under the age of six.	Not published	$25K
Amcor: Community Support Grants Program Bemis Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Amcor Community Support Grants Program, administered by the Amcor Cares Foundation, provides funding for projects that benefit local communities.	Not published	$1K
Green Lake Basic Needs Grant Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Green Lake Basic Needs Grant, funded by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, aims to support vulnerable residents by providing essential resources and promoting stability.	Not published	Up to $5K
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: Basic Needs Grant Program Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation's Basic Needs Grant Program aims to address the essential needs of New Yorkers facing challenges such as food insecurity, inadequate housing, and economic instability.	Not published	$75K
Brinker International Charitable Giving Program Grant Brinker International · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brinker International Charitable Giving Program focuses on giving back to communities through support for kids, hunger, and education.	Not published	Varies
Mary E. Bivins Foundation Rapid Response Grant Mary E Bivins Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Rapid Response Grant addresses immediate needs of organizations tackling hunger and food insecurity among older adults in the Texas Panhandle.	Not published	Up to $5K
Consolidated Communications Community Fund Mankato Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Consolidated Communications Community Fund is to support initiatives benefiting people and communities in the Company's southern Minnesota service area, with a focus on K-12 education and critical community needs.	Not published	Varies

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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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