Application Deadline: April 14, 2023 Guidelines Update by: March 1, 2023

The Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Fund to End Hunger was established in 2011 as a resource to support nonprofit organizations partner to achieve a shared vision of hunger-free communities.

Eligibility, Scope & Limitations

• Typical grant size is $3,000. The fund will accept proposals up to $10,000
• Members of the Hunger-Free Network of the Worcester County Food Bank are strongly encouraged to apply. Any 501(c)(3) based in and serving Worcester County is eligible to apply
• Food & personal care/household items will be considered on a limited basis and should be restricted to medical or culturally specific diets or for educational purposes like a cooking class.
• The fund is not designed to be a long term general operations funder.

Areas of Interest

The Fund to End Hunger is interested in supporting a mix of organizations providing direct service and advocacy for federal nutrition programs. Specific focus areas include:

• Access to Healthy Food
  • Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) advocacy and awareness
  • Child & family nutrition programs such as school, after-school and summer meals and the Women, Infant and Child Nutrition Program (WIC).
  • Senior nutrition programs like Meals on Wheels
  • Community food and nutrition resources like Farmer’s Markets and community gardens
• Equipment/Capacity Building
  • Equipment and materials needed for food handling or storage. A quote for any single item over $250 is required to be included with your application
  • Items and materials needed to increase capacity or increase operational efficiency
• Economic Self Sufficiency
  • Initiatives that create jobs or prepare individuals for jobs
  • Skill development programs like nutrition based cooking, budgeting etc…

Food & personal care/household items will be considered on a limited basis and should be restricted to medical or culturally specific diets or for educational purposes like a cooking class.

To Apply

• Applications are available online
• Please review required forms, budgets and required quotes and be sure to include them in your completed application
• Staff are happy to discuss your application idea and answer any questions prior to the deadline