Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Food Security Grants in Vermont
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing food pantries, food banks, or related food security services can apply for Agnes M. Lindsay Trust grants of US $1,000 - US $7,500 to support capital or operating needs. Organizations serving low-income or vulnerable populations through food delivery and distribution may be especially competitive.
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Children and Families Funding from Costco Foundation
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of their community-based services. Organizations operating food distribution or pantry programs that also serve children and families’ health or educational needs may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s focus and other requirements.
Costco Foundation
Vermont Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Vermont can seek support that may strengthen or expand their work. Creag Foundation supports creative, early-stage or evolving initiatives across human and social services, which may include food distribution and pantry-related efforts addressing community needs.
Creag Foundation
Vermont Social Impact Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Vermont tackling critical social, environmental, or food access challenges can apply for support; awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Focused on scalable, systems-based solutions, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation also provides intensive capacity-building and community for organizations serving underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Food Access
Vermont food delivery and distribution nonprofits using technology to expand services for economically underserved communities can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants. Eligible NPOs and NGOs worldwide may receive up to US $100,000 for innovative programs in crisis response, food security, education access, economic empowerment, or green jobs that prioritize community impact.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Vermont Safety
Vermont food pantries and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that address food insecurity and related needs. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support programs like food access, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, disaster relief, and K–12 or college and career success efforts in U.S. communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Vermont Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Vermont and across the U.S. can seek large-scale support for arts and culture programs, capital projects, and select general or endowment needs. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations like museums, theaters, symphonies, and arts education programs, including STEAM initiatives, that demonstrate strong impact and serve broad audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Food Access
Nonprofit organizations in Vermont and across the U.S. that provide direct social services, including program-related food delivery and food bank operations, can seek more than US $100,000 to expand proven, high-impact programs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports established 501(c)(3)s addressing poverty, economic independence, affordable housing, youth development, and related social service priorities.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Vermont
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives that may include food pantries and meal programs. Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports U.S.-based organizations improving healthcare access, encouraging STEM education, and advancing community welfare, with grant requests reviewed twice yearly in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Vermont Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability projects for urban low-income children in Vermont can apply for more than US $50,000 to support or scale their work. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports programs that may complement food distribution and related services for families in need.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations in Vermont and worldwide running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts programs may be eligible for funding to support projects and operations. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver sustainable development initiatives, youth science and education programs, disaster response, and community-strengthening activities through local Roche affiliate offices in their own countries.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Hunger Relief Grants
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations providing health, food access, or disaster relief services can seek support from the Semnani Family Foundation, which works globally including Vermont. With a mission to uplift marginalized communities, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for programs addressing hunger, healthcare access, and other critical human and social services.
Semnani Family Foundation
Vermont Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits running charitable, educational, scientific, or health programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Organizations operating food pantries or food distribution as part of broader community services may be eligible if they meet IRS and, where applicable, California tax-exemption requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Vermont can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support for programs advancing community development, basic needs, and economic mobility. Food pantries and food distribution services may be eligible when addressing hunger, emergency shelter, or supportive housing within low- and moderate-income communities across the U.S.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Vermont Human Services Funding via Gupta Family
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those providing food distribution services in Vermont, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to support focused interventions for disadvantaged individuals worldwide, Gupta Family Foundation provides funding to smaller, non-sectarian organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
General Operating Funding for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, social justice, health, the arts, or ethical journalism can seek up to US $10,000 in general operating or program support from Cowles Charitable Trust. While it primarily supports Downstate New York and South Florida, mission-aligned food distribution or hunger relief efforts in Vermont may be considered, especially with diverse funding partners.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Vermont 501(c)(3) food pantries and other nonprofits working in preservation, education, or wellness can use this grant to develop storytelling projects that highlight their community impact. Through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, eligible organizations may receive more than US $50,000 to share their work, including food delivery and distribution services.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Facilities Funding from USDA Rural Development
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Vermont can access funding to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. USDA Rural Development supports projects such as food pantries, community kitchens, and food banks, with grant support scaled to community size and median household income in eligible rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Robinson Foundation Poverty Relief Grants in Vermont
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing poverty relief, children and families, or related humanitarian needs in Vermont and the broader Southern region can apply for Robinson Foundation support. The foundation funds single-year projects with tangible, meaningful impact, and food pantries or food distribution programs may be eligible when serving low-income communities and demonstrating fiscal responsibility.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Vermont can seek support for their charitable programs. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit food pantries and food distribution efforts that align with its mission to respect people, life, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Vermont Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter may be eligible for funding to support vulnerable families and children. TJX Foundation supports organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office that align with its mission, including programs for at-risk youth and safety from domestic violence.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Vermont and nationwide can receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted operating or program support for environmental, human services, and related work. Lawrence Foundation provides flexible funding that food pantries and food distribution programs may use if their activities fit these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Basic Needs Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running hunger relief, shelter, or adult self-sufficiency programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support basic needs and community vitality work. Vermont food pantries and food distribution programs may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise employees or advisors are actively engaged as volunteers or board members.
Ameriprise Financial
Vermont Community Program Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations in Vermont can seek funding for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental projects, including food distribution efforts. Dr Scholl Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $25,000, with one-year, project-focused grants that may benefit food pantries expanding or strengthening community food delivery services.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Food Security Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Vermont food pantries and other U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness, and poverty can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for community-focused programs. Eligible organizations in O'Reilly Auto Parts communities may request project, general operating, or capital support related to food access, economic stability, health and social services, workforce development, or disaster relief.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Vermont that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can seek recognition and support for their collaborative work through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. This national U.S. competition honors six partnerships each year, which may include food delivery and distribution services such as food pantries working with public, private, or social sector partners.
Mutual Of America Foundation