Food Access Emergency Grants
Emergency grant funds help Mahoning Valley organizations quickly expand existing food access services in response to increased need caused by federal program disruptions.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates: Rolling (requests accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per request; higher amounts considered on a case-by-case basis.
Summary: Supports established organizations in the Mahoning Valley to rapidly expand food access services in response to emergency needs caused by federal program disruptions.
Key Information: Priority to organizations with an existing relationship with the Foundation and pre-existing food programs.
Description
This opportunity provides emergency funding to help organizations in the Mahoning Valley respond to increased demand for food assistance due to disruptions in federal programs like SNAP. The grant is designed to quickly scale up existing food access services—such as food pantries or meal delivery—especially those that can serve multiple communities or are part of collaborative efforts. Priority is given to organizations that have an established relationship with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and were already operating food access programs before the emergency. Applicants must demonstrate the urgency of need, their available resources, anticipated impact, and a strategy for addressing increased demand.
