SpartanNash Foundation Grant

The SpartanNash Foundation offers a grant opportunity for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that align with its core focus areas of Hunger, Heroes, and Hope. SpartanNash is a food solutions company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with nearly 200 retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices throughout Michigan, Minnesota, and Virginia. The Foundation aims to foster community impact through direct support to nonprofits in these geographic areas. The grant program is designed to address three pillars of support. The Hunger pillar funds initiatives that combat food insecurity, reduce food waste, and expand access to nutrition and health education. The Heroes pillar supports U.S. military service members, veterans, their families, and community leaders such as educators, first responders, and healthcare workers. The Hope pillar supports programs in career training, environmental sustainability, and fostering community engagement and belonging. To be eligible, applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within a 30-mile radius of SpartanNash corporate offices, distribution centers, or retail stores in Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, or Norfolk. Organizations must not have received SpartanNash retail fundraising campaign donations within the same calendar year and must comply with the Foundation’s anti-discrimination policies. Applications must be submitted as a single file to foundation@spartannash.com by 5 p.m. ET on one of the 2025 deadlines: April 4, July 18, September 12, or December 12. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the SpartanNash Foundation Board of Trustees, and applicants will be notified within two weeks of a decision. There is no specified grant application form included in the materials, but applicants are advised to consult the FAQ section available at spartannash.com/foundation before applying. The grant program does not support individuals, endowments, political activities, or any organization that does not meet the eligibility or anti-discrimination criteria. For inquiries or alternate submission methods due to technical difficulties, applicants should contact foundation@spartannash.com. The Foundation emphasizes support for community-based impact initiatives, and successful past recipients have included food banks, school meal programs, and family assistance services.

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