SCF Disaster Relief Fund – Emergency Food Response

The Spartanburg County Foundation has activated its Disaster Relief Fund in direct response to an impending food security crisis affecting Spartanburg County residents. With over 17,000 households facing a sudden loss of support due to the scheduled suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1, 2025, the Foundation recognizes the urgent need to fill this temporary gap through emergency philanthropic intervention. This grant opportunity focuses exclusively on providing short-term emergency food assistance during this period of acute need. The Spartanburg County Disaster Relief – Emergency Food Response initiative is directed toward nonprofit organizations operating within Spartanburg County that are actively engaged in food distribution or food-related emergency relief. These organizations must deliver direct assistance to residents suffering from food insecurity caused by natural or man-made disasters, with particular emphasis on the immediate aftermath of policy changes affecting federal aid programs. The program aims to ensure that essential supplies such as groceries, baby formula, and other staples remain accessible to vulnerable populations during this critical time. Funding from this activation may be used to support emergency food distribution, supplement depleted inventory at local food banks and community centers, cover transportation and logistics costs, and support operations directly tied to alleviating food insecurity. The initiative does not explicitly require a matching contribution or identify specific caps or floors for requested amounts, and instead asks applicants to detail their financial needs and intended use of funds based on the scope of their services. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County residents and providing direct food assistance during the relief period. The application process is streamlined, requiring submission through a dedicated form that includes essential organizational information, an estimate of costs and expected expenditures, a description of services, and the geographic reach and demographic impact of proposed activities. Applicants are also prompted to indicate whether additional funds may be needed beyond the amount requested. Applications are currently being accepted as of November 5, 2025. Given the nature of emergency relief, the opportunity remains open with no fixed deadline and operates on a rolling basis. The Foundation has not indicated a recurring timeline, implying that this specific activation is tied to the SNAP funding suspension crisis. All application materials must be submitted online via the form provided by the Foundation, and applicants may direct inquiries to the Foundation’s primary office during standard business hours. For more information or assistance with the application, applicants may contact the Spartanburg County Foundation directly by phone at (864) 582-0138. The Foundation's offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern Time.