Foodies Care Grants
Foodies Care is committed to maximizing its impact by offering a diverse range of grant opportunities designed to support nonprofits and approved partner organizations at multiple levels. Approved partners are encouraged to apply for multiple grants to fully leverage the resources available and expand their reach within the communities they serve.
These opportunities include the Event Sponsorship Grant, which provides funding and promotional support for community events that align with Foodies Care’s mission; the “It’s Time We Donate” Scholarship Grant, which supports individuals connected to partner organizations who are committed to service, education, and initiatives addressing hunger and homelessness; the Matching Grant, which amplifies fundraising efforts by matching eligible funds raised, effectively doubling impact; the Legacy of Leaders Grant, which recognizes outstanding leaders and provides financial and marketing support to the nonprofits they represent; and the Product Wholesale Purchase Grant, which offers access to food and supplies at reduced or subsidized rates to help organizations serve more people efficiently. Together, these grants provide financial assistance, visibility, resources, and partnership opportunities—empowering organizations to scale their programs, strengthen operations, and make a greater, lasting impact.
Event Sponsorship Grant
The Event Sponsorship Grant by FoodiesCare.org provides financial and in-kind support to community-driven events that align with our mission of food access, education, and community wellness. This grant is designed to empower organizations, schools, and local leaders to host impactful gatherings that bring people together around food, nutrition, and social good.
Benefits:
- Access to FoodiesCare.org resources and promotional channels
- Partnership visibility and co-branding opportunities
- Ability to expand community reach and engagement
- Ability to tap into up to $5000 in auction items for your event form Foodie Care Sponsors
- $2500 Marketing grant towards the event from Client Focused Media and Daily News Network
“It’s Time We Donate” Scholarship
The “It’s Time We Donate” Scholarship Grant reflects FoodiesCare.org’s mission to mobilize giving, inspire action, and create real change through community engagement and shared experiences. While Foodies Care is best known for its events and nonprofit support, this scholarship extends that mission by investing in individuals who are committed to service, leadership, and addressing food insecurity and homelessness.
Inspired by the organization’s culture of “friend-raising” and purposeful giving, this scholarship empowers recipients to take action—whether through education, nonprofit work, or community-driven initiatives that align with Foodies Care’s core mission of feeding people, supporting nonprofits, and building stronger communities.
Benefits:
- Financial support for education, service projects, or mission-aligned initiatives
- Recognition as a Foodies Care changemaker committed to impact
- Opportunities to engage in Foodies Care events and community programs
- Access to a network of nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and partners
- A platform to turn passion for giving into tangible, community-driven results
Matching Grant
The Matching Grant program encourages collaborative giving by matching funds raised by organizations, businesses, or individuals who support Foodies Care’s mission. This grant amplifies the impact of grassroots fundraising efforts and strengthens community investment.
Benefits:
- Doubles the impact of funds raised (up to approved limits)
- Incentivizes donors and increases fundraising momentum
- Builds stronger partnerships with community stakeholders
- Enhances credibility and visibility of fundraising campaigns
Legacy of Leaders Grant
The Legacy of Leaders Grant by FoodiesCare.org is rooted in the organization’s signature Legacy of Leaders Awards Ceremony, which honors outstanding individuals and the nonprofits they serve in the fight against hunger and homelessness. This grant recognizes community champions whose leadership, service, and compassion are creating meaningful, measurable impact.
Through this initiative, Foodies Care not only celebrates these leaders publicly but also directly invests in their affiliated nonprofits—providing both financial support and marketing resources to help them expand their reach and effectiveness. The program reflects Foodies Care’s commitment to uplifting “everyday heroes” and strengthening organizations that serve the most vulnerable.
Benefits:
- Direct funding support for the recipient’s nonprofit (historically including stipends per honoree)
- Access to marketing services and promotional exposure to amplify impact
- Public recognition through awards, media features, and community events
- Opportunities to participate in Foodies Care events and expand community partnerships
- Increased visibility that helps drive donations, volunteers, and long-term sustainability
Product Wholesale Purchase
The Product Wholesale Purchase Grant provides financial assistance or discounted access to bulk food products and supplies for organizations serving communities in need. This grant helps reduce operational costs and ensures more resources go directly to those being served.
Benefits:
- Access to food products at reduced or subsidized rates
- Increased capacity to serve more individuals and families
- Support for food programs, pantries, and events
- Strengthened supply chain partnerships
Marketing Grant – Client Focused Media Partnership
The Marketing Grant, powered by FoodiesCare.org in partnership with Client Focused Media (CFM), provides nonprofit organizations with access to high-impact marketing, media, and advertising resources designed to significantly expand their visibility and community reach. Through this strategic partnership, Client Focused Media has pledged over $500,000 annually in marketing services, which are allocated to approved nonprofit partners to help amplify their mission and message.
This grant is designed to bridge the gap between great work and public awareness—equipping organizations with professional marketing support that would otherwise be out of reach. Services may include brand development, media placement, digital campaigns, video production, and strategic advertising initiatives tailored to each organization’s goals.
By leveraging this partnership, Foodies Care empowers nonprofits to tell their stories more effectively, attract donors and volunteers, and ultimately increase their impact in the fight against hunger, homelessness, and community need.
Benefits:
- Access to a share of $500,000+ in annual marketing and media services (creative, video, social media, strategy, web, design)
- Professional advertising campaigns and brand development
- Increased visibility through strategic media placement
- Enhanced donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement
- Partnership with an experienced marketing agency (Client Focused Media)
- Opportunity to scale awareness and long-term impact