Hunger Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 334 active hunger grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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COVID-19 Relief Fund Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K Emergency funds used to provide essential services including:	Not published	$100K – $250K
State Food Purchase Program - Gleaning Support Grant State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The State Food Purchase Program - Gleaning Support grant aims to assist nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that engage in gleaning activities.	Not published	Varies
YSA Youth Grants (Youth Service America Partnership) Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Empowers young changemakers ages 5 to 25 to take action against childhood hunger through a partnership with Youth Service America (YSA).	Not published	Varies
BGR Emergency/Crisis Grants Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Buddhist Global Relief maintains a dedicated emergency grant program to respond to urgent humanitarian crises, natural disasters, pandemics, and conflict-related emergencies. Partner Organizations Receiving Emergency Grants:	Rolling	Varies
East Angel Pantry East High Angel Foundation · Foundation Ongoing · Varies EAF supports the East Angel Pantry, providing free food access to students and families	Ongoing	Varies
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide emergency food assistance for individuals and families in need.	Not published	Varies
Operation Round Up Grant Program Clay Electric Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $15K The Clay Electric Foundation approves grants throughout the year from the Operation Round Up program. This program receives funding from unclaimed money and member contributions that are rounded up on their electric bills.	Rolling	$2K – $15K
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 36 United Way of Westchester and Putnam · Foundation Not published · $467K Federal funding program that helps extend currently available services for the hungry and homeless in Westchester County. United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Inc.	Not published	$467K
In-Kind Support: Wawa Community Care Grant The Wawa Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wawa Foundation offers in-kind support to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations within its six-state area, focusing on health, hunger, and everyday heroes.	Not published	Varies
ENF Community Investments Program - Spotlight Grants Elks National Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The ENF Community Investments Program offers Spotlight Grants to Lodges, empowering them to tackle pressing community issues such as family literacy, veteran homelessness, and hunger.	Not published	$2K
The Pincus Fund For Hunger Relief Grants The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief · Foundation Not published · $1K The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief, established in 1983, aims to alleviate hunger in the Philadelphia area.	Not published	$1K
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
Harvest Food Donation Program Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A community food donation initiative where local KFC restaurants partner with nonprofits to safely donate unsold, surplus food to help feed people in need.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Tulsa Area United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was created by Congress in 1983 to help meet the needs of hungry and people who are unhoused throughout the United States and its territories by allocating federal funds for the provision of…	Not published	Varies
FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) · Foundation Not published · Varies The FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant supports nonprofits, public schools, and government entities in planting orchards to enhance community welfare and environmental health.	Not published	Varies
Cupertino Electric Donations Grant Cupertino Electric Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Cupertino Electric, established in 1954, is dedicated to supporting communities through donations and volunteerism. Our giving program focuses on addressing hunger, homelessness, and early education (K-8).	Not published	Varies
St. John's UCC Reading Fund Grant Program Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2017, a majority of its remaining members voted to dissolve St. John’s United Church of Christ as a legal entity.	Not published	Varies
Yates Community Endowment Grant Program Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The typical grant size is_ _$5,000._ _For Emergency Relief applications, please submit a request reflective of your organization’s need.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food Assistance Program Executive - Office of Management and Budget · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Hunger Free Campus Grant Rochester Community and Technical Colleg · Foundation Not published · $26K Funding to enhance food access for students and address food insecurity through expansion of campus food pantries.	Not published	$26K
Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundation Grant Goodman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing Jewish life in the U.S. and Israel, addressing drug abuse, and combating hunger.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Relief Fund Tahoe Mountain Resorts Environmental Fund · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K A special emergency fund created by Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation to provide immediate assistance to local residents in need of essential services during the COVID-19 health and economic crisis.	Not published	$100K – $250K
Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs Grant Program Sonoma County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs Grant Program, managed by Community Foundation Sonoma County, addresses the urgent needs of low-income families in Sonoma County.	Not published	Up to $30K
Quest for the Best- Financial Grant Quest for the Best · Foundation Not published · Varies Quest for the Best® is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Pennsylvania by providing project-based grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.	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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