For Non-Profits
Application Deadline: April 14, 2023
Learn More About Our 2023 Grantees
| Organization | Project | Amount |
| 2Gether We Eat | Elm Park Community School Freight Farm | $5,000.00 |
| Abby's House | Food and Nutrition Services | $4,500.00 |
| AIDS Project Worcester | New Garden Project | $2,500.00 |
| Ansaar of Worcester | Halal Food Pantry | $3,250.00 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Worcester | Kids Cafe | $5,000.00 |
| Community Harvest Project | Volunteer to Hunger Advocate Project | $3,200.00 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc. | Youth and Family Hunger Initiative | $2,000.00 |
| El Buen Samaritano Food Program | Equitable Access to Nutrition | $4,000.00 |
| Gardner CAC | Food Pantry Home Delivery | $3,000.00 |
| Growing Places Garden Project | Expanding Culturally Responsive Produce Offerings | $4,500.00 |
| Latin American Health Alliance | Café Reyes Workforce Training Program | $5,000.00 |
| Living In Freedom Together (LIFT), Inc. | Jana's Place | $4,000.00 |
| Lovin' Spoonfuls Inc. | Food Rescue and Hunger Relief in Worcester County | $4,500.00 |
| North Central Massachusetts Faith Based Community Coalition (fs Community Foundation of North Central MA) | Community Meals Program | $3,000.00 |
| Overlook Food Awareness Resources of Massachusetts, Inc. | Expansion of Produce Donation Program | $3,000.00 |
| Pernet Family Health Service, Inc. | Emergency Assistance Program - Capital Request | $10,000.00 |
| Project New Hope | Sully's Food & Baby Pantry | $2,400.00 |
| Quinsigamond Village Community Center | Food Pantry Storage and Distribution | $3,000.00 |
| Rachel's Table | Food rescue | $2,000.00 |
| Rainbow Child Development Center | Just for the Health of It- Nutrition & Gardening Classes | $3,200.00 |
| Regional Environmental Council, Inc. | UGROW Community & School Gardens Network | $4,500.00 |
| Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts | Food and Hot Meal Delivery Program | $5,000.00 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Community Garden | $3,000.00 |
| St. Joseph/St. Pius X: Leicester Food Pantry | Program enhancement and expansion | $2,000.00 |
| United Way of North Central MA | United to Feed North Central MA Transportation Hub System | $4,500.00 |
| YMCA of Central Massachusetts | Central Community Branch Feeding Program Enhancement | $4,000.00 |
| $100,050.00 |
Interested in applying for a grant? Join us Tuesday, March 14th from 9-10 am for an hour long interactive session to:
- Learn more about the goals of this grant program
- Walk through the guidelines and applications with GWCF staff
- Learn more about the evaluation criteria and decision making process
- Ask specific questions you might have
- Learn more about how GWCF can support you through the process
Worcester County Food Bank Fund to End Hunger
The Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Fund to End Hunger was established in 2011 as a resources to support nonprofit organizations work towards a shared vision of a hunger-free Worcester County.
The fund has updated their areas of interest for the 2023 cycle based on current conditions and expressed needs of organizations. We are interested in supporting organizations engaged in meaningful efforts that:
- Increase Access to Healthy Food & Economic Self Sufficiency
- In School/ after school and summer Meals Programs
- Woman, Infant and Child Nutrition Program (WIC)
- Meals on Wheels and other programs serving the elderly
- Community food and nutrition resources like community gardens and Farmer's Markets
- Programs supporting marginalized populations such as immigrants and refugees, LGBTQIA+, individuals and families of color
- Programs that promote skill building around workforce training, financial planning, nutrition, and meal preparation
- Build Capacity for Food Serving Organizations
- Equipment & Materials for food handling and storage
- Materials & equipment to support growth, increase efficiency or increase capacity
- Efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, equity and access amongst your staff, volunteers, board, and/or clients
- Engage in Advocacy & Policy Change
- Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) advocacy and awareness
- Work to counter the impact of the ending of the Emergency Assistance benefits
- Efforts to support those considered benefit ineligible
Eligibility, Scope & Limitations
- The average grant size is $3,000. The fund will accept proposals up to $10,000
- Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization based in and serving Worcester County are eligible
- The fund will not make general operating grants to the same organization more than 3 years in a row.
- The fund will consider on a very limited basis proposals that requests purchase of personal care/household items and food. Any request should be restricted to medical needs or for educational purposes such as a cooking class.
Ready to Apply?
Be sure to check out our tips for applicants here
Consider reaching out to a member of our program team to discuss your proposal idea before applying.
