FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS
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The Federation of Virginia Food Banks is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on addressing food insecurity in Virginia. In 2024, it distributed a total of $8.9 million in grants to seven grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK NETWORK BY DEVELOPING A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION, FUNDING, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. OUR MISSION IS TO GROW THE COLLECTIVE CAPACITY OF VIRGINIA'S FOOD BANKS AND ENGAGE PARTNERS TO END HUNGER IN THE COMMONWEALTH.
Cause Areas
4
Food banks
Basic and emergency aid
Food aid
Food delivery
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FEED MORE INC
$5.8M
18%
FEEDING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
$5.5M
17%
FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA
$5.3M
17%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$538.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS?
No. FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS give?
FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia and District Of Columbia. 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 FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $538 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS make each year?
In 2024, FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $8.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS fund recently?
In 2024, FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include FEED MORE INC, FEEDING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA, and FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS?
FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.