Food Security Fund
The Food Security Fund supports projects that help food pantries in the Upper Ohio Valley improve access to healthy food by addressing storage, distribution, sourcing, and outreach gaps.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; typically one grant per organization per 12 months
Summary: Supports nonprofits and food pantries in the Upper Ohio Valley to improve consistent access to healthy food, with emphasis on addressing storage, distribution, sourcing, and outreach gaps.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per 12 months; must serve eligible counties in WV or OH.
Description
The Food Security Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, provides targeted support to nonprofit organizations and food pantries serving the Upper Ohio Valley. The fund is designed to address food insecurity by improving access to fresh, nutritious foods for individuals and families, particularly through local food pantries. Grants focus on closing gaps in cold storage, food distribution, sourcing, and outreach, enabling more reliable and frequent access to healthy food options. Projects may include purchasing equipment (e.g., refrigerators), expanding sourcing partnerships, or enhancing outreach to underserved populations. Congregate dining or prepared meal programs are not eligible.
