Food Access Emergency Grants
This grant rapidly supports Mahoning Valley organizations expanding established food assistance programs to meet emergency needs caused by disruptions in SNAP and similar services.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates: Rolling (requests accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per request (higher amounts considered case-by-case); rapid response within two weeks of submission.
Summary: Supports organizations in the Mahoning Valley expanding existing food assistance programs to address emergency needs resulting from disruptions to SNAP and similar services.
Key Information: Priority to organizations with prior CFMV relationships and programs operational before SNAP reductions.
Description
Food Access Emergency Grants provide rapid-response funding to organizations in the Mahoning Valley facing increased demand for food assistance due to disruptions in federal services such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program aims to quickly bolster established food access initiatives, including food pantries and meal delivery programs, enabling them to scale up their efforts or collaborate to reach multiple communities. Priority is given to applicants with an established relationship with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV). Applicants must demonstrate that their food access initiative was operational prior to the emergency and provide evidence of need and a clear plan to meet increased demand.
