Food Access Emergency Grants
This grant rapidly funds established food access programs in the Mahoning Valley to expand services during emergencies that disrupt resources like SNAP, ensuring vulnerable residents maintain access to nutritious food.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates: Rolling (requests accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per request; larger amounts possible in special cases.
Summary: Rapid-response funding for organizations to expand existing food access programs in the Mahoning Valley during emergencies disrupting services like SNAP.
Key Information: Priority to organizations with prior CFMV relationships; must have had food access program operational before the emergency.
Description
This opportunity provides emergency grants to organizations addressing urgent disruptions in food assistance services in the Mahoning Valley, particularly during crises such as federal government shutdowns that impact programs like SNAP. The goal is to quickly mobilize resources to expand established food pantries, meal delivery, and other food access initiatives, ensuring vulnerable residents continue to meet basic health and safety needs. Priority is given to organizations with a proven track record or an existing relationship with the Community Foundation. Applicants must demonstrate that their food access program was operational prior to the emergency and provide a plan to respond to increased demand.
