BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC
AI Summary
BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a reported 2025 grantmaking level of $226.2K across 28 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO GOOD NUTRITION AND THE RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
Cause Areas
2
Food banks
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OUR COMMUNITY PLACE
Harrisonburg, VA
$102.9K
5%
PARK VIEW COMMUNITY MISSION INC
Lynchburg, VA
$87.4K
4%
LOUDOUN HUNGER RELIEF INC
Leesburg, VA
$85K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$3.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 51 grantees
- 53 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC?
No. BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC give?
BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,634. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC make each year?
In 2024, BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $214 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC fund recently?
In 2024, BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include OUR COMMUNITY PLACE, PARK VIEW COMMUNITY MISSION INC, and LOUDOUN HUNGER RELIEF INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC?
BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.