Food Access Emergency Grants
Emergency grant funding to help Mahoning Valley organizations expand existing food access programs in response to sudden increases in demand from disruptions like SNAP service gaps.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates: Rolling (requests accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per request typically; larger amounts considered case-by-case for urgent needs
Summary: Supports existing food access programs in the Mahoning Valley facing increased demand due to disruptions in services like SNAP.
Key Information: Priority given to organizations with a prior relationship with the Foundation.
Description
This grant provides emergency funding to help organizations in the Mahoning Valley rapidly expand existing food access programs or collaborations in response to sudden increases in demand, particularly those resulting from disruptions to federal programs such as SNAP. The initiative aims to ensure local residents can meet basic health and safety needs during service gaps. Priority is given to organizations that have previously worked with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
