Worcester County Food Bank Fund to End Hunger
This grant funds projects in Worcester County that improve food access, build organizational capacity, and support advocacy to end hunger through targeted, impactful initiatives.
Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: Average grant size is $3,000; requests of any amount considered; funds must be used within 18 months.
Summary: Supports nonprofits working to end hunger in Worcester County through food access, organizational capacity building, and advocacy.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored programs serving Worcester County are eligible.
Description
The Worcester County Food Bank Fund to End Hunger provides grants to nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored programs dedicated to eliminating hunger in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The fund targets three main areas: increasing access to healthy foods (including meal programs and nutrition resources), building the capacity of food-serving organizations (such as funding equipment, storage, and training), and supporting advocacy and policy change efforts related to food security. Grants are intended for discrete projects or supplies that directly benefit Worcester County residents and must be expended within 18 months of disbursement.
