The “It’s Time We Donate” Grant encourages students to give back to their communities through volunteerism while earning scholarship opportunities through Foodies Care and VolIntel. This initiative extends our mission by investing in individuals who are committed to service, leadership, and addressing food insecurity and homelessness.

Each year, the goal is to award scholarships to students who actively volunteer through participating partner organizations.

Requirements

• Students must register on VolIntel
• Students must pledge and complete a minimum of 25 verified volunteer hours
• Volunteer hours must be tracked and verified through VolIntel
• After completing the required hours, students must submit an application and essay responding to: “What does volunteerism mean to you? Describe one volunteer experience that impacted you and how it shaped your perspective on giving back.”
• Scholarship applicants will also receive the opportunity to appear on an episode of “On a Mission” to share their volunteer experience and community impact

Benefits

• Opportunity to receive one of our scholarships
• Encourages leadership, service, and community involvement
• Verified volunteer tracking through VolIntel
• Public recognition of student impact and achievements
• Media opportunities on “On a Mission”
• Strengthened partnerships between students, nonprofits, and the community