Food Security Grant Program
The Bonner Foundation Food Security grant funds established religious and community groups fighting hunger in New Jersey and Bonner family communities through ongoing partnerships.
Funder: The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (renewal application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $800,000 awarded annually across grantees; typical award size not specified; annual renewal process.
Summary: Supports anti-hunger initiatives by funding religious and community-based organizations addressing food insecurity in New Jersey and Bonner family communities.
Key Information: Currently limited to organizations with a long-term partnership; not accepting new applicants.
Description
The Food Security grant program, administered by The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, provides funding to religious and community-based organizations combating hunger in New Jersey and in select communities associated with the Bonner family. The program continues a legacy of outreach that began in 1989, with a mission to alleviate local food insecurity and support those in need. Grants are intended to sustain and strengthen established anti-hunger initiatives, with a strong focus on ongoing partnerships rather than new applicants.
