The Pincus Fund For Hunger Relief Grants

The Pincus Fund For Hunger Relief Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Pincus Fund For Hunger Relief
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Summary

The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief, established in 1983, aims to alleviate hunger in the Philadelphia area. It provides bi-annual grants of $1,000 to local organizations within a 50-mile radius, focusing on food pantries, meal programs, and urban farms. The fund supports initiatives that enhance food access, including storage and transportation needs. Applications are accepted in March/April and November, with a commitment to strengthening existing community programs.

Overview

Note: Grants are awarded bi-annually, in March/April and November. If you don’t hear back immediately, your application will be included in the next cycle. About Us The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief was founded by Irwin Nat Pincus in 1983 with the express goal of alleviating hunger in the Philadelphia region. Originally called The Rabbis’ Fund, the name was later changed to reflect the way in which the Fund stewards support from the Pincus Family Foundation to assist local organizations with food purchasing. Grants Looking for a grant to support hunger relief? Grants are awarded bi-annually, in March/April and November. All grants are in the amount of $1,000 unless otherwise specified. Historically, the Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief (PFFHR) has funded small food pantries, meal programs, and holiday food distributions in under-resourced neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. PFFHR recently expanded grantmaking and added two urban farms to the list of grantees. We recognize the vital role these spaces play in fighting food insecurity by growing food locally. Funds may be used to purchase food or support measures that get food in the hands of those who need it. This may include the purchasing of storage, refrigeration, transportation, etc.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. At this time, the Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief is focused on funding organizations who are already within our network and strengthening our support of their programs. We prioritize supporting the Philadelphia region, therefore our grants are only dispersed to organizations within a 50 mile radius of Philadelphia.