Grants for food banks
Grants for food banks, pantries and hunger relief programs from grocers, banks and foundations.
- 2 open
- 3 rolling
- 1 upcoming
- Next deadline December 9, 2026
From companies, foundations and states
- Closes09 DEC
Illinois Grocery Initiative: New Stores in Food Deserts
State of Illinois · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments
Reimburses capital and startup costs for opening grocery stores in Illinois food deserts.
- Closes31 DEC
Spark Good Local Grants
Walmart · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments, Churches
Cash grants from a local Walmart store, Sam's Club or distribution center for projects that serve the same community.
- ApplyANYTIME
ALDI Community Gift Card Program
ALDI · Nonprofits, Schools
ALDI gift cards for local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools working on children's education, arts, athletics or food insecurity. Its larger Impact Grants are by invitation.
- ApplyANYTIME
H-E-B donations and grants
H-E-B · Nonprofits, Local governments, Schools
Donations for Texas nonprofits, municipalities and school education foundations near an H-E-B, Central Market or Mi Tienda store.
- ApplyANYTIME
Publix Super Markets Charities
Publix · Nonprofits, Schools
Grants for youth, education, hunger and homelessness from schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the eight states Publix serves.
- OpensSOON
True Inspiration Awards
Chick-fil-A · Nonprofits
Grants of $30,000 to $350,000 for nonprofits working on education, food security, housing and community services, or the environment.
- StatusVARIES
Alabama Healthy Food Financing Program
State of Alabama · Small businesses, Nonprofits
ADECA grants, usually up to $50,000, for grocery projects in underserved low- and moderate-income Alabama areas; businesses and nonprofits can apply.
- StatusVARIES
Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program
State of Delaware · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Churches
Grants to businesses and organizations improving food access in Delaware food deserts; 28 recipients shared more than $700,000 in 2026.
- StatusVARIES
Site and Building Development Fund
State of Nebraska · Local governments, Nonprofits
Nebraska grants for local governments and nonprofits to prepare industrial sites and rehabilitate buildings; a 2026 round offered $100,000 for a nonprofit food distribution building.
- StatusVARIES
Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation grants
Kroger · Nonprofits, Schools, Churches
Kroger's foundation funds 501(c)(3) groups fighting hunger and food waste, including food banks, mobile pantries and nutrition education, in Kroger communities.
- StatusINVITE
Neighborhood Grants
Starbucks · Nonprofits
Small grants from The Starbucks Foundation for local nonprofits nominated by Starbucks employees; the 2026 round reached more than 2,700 organizations.
- Closed30 SEP
Chicago Community Impact Grants
McDonald's · Nonprofits
Project grants of $50,000 to $200,000 for Chicago nonprofits on youth job readiness and food access; up to 25 grants.
- Closed02 MAR
Local grants: basic needs and income creation
Bank of America · Nonprofits
Bank of America Charitable Foundation grants for local nonprofits meeting basic needs or helping people earn and build income.
Questions
When do food bank grants close?
The next deadline is December 9, 2026 for Illinois Grocery Initiative: New Stores in Food Deserts. 3 programs take applications at any time.
Which companies fund food banks?
Grocers lead: Walmart, Kroger, Publix, H-E-B and ALDI all fund hunger relief, along with bank foundations.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.