CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS
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The California Association of Food Banks is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting food security initiatives, having paid out $5.7 million in grants to 103 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on California. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS IS THE LARGEST HUNGER-RELIEF ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE, WITH A FOOD BANK NETWORK OF 41 MEMBERS ACROSS CALIFORNIA. WE PURSUE OUR MISSION OF ENDING HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA THROUGH THREE COMPLEMENTARY AND MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS FORTIFYING THE CHARITABLE AND PUBLIC NUTRITION SAFETY NET.
Cause Areas
4
Food banks
Basic and emergency aid
Dining services
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
$8.2M
11%
SAN DIEGO HUNGER COALITION
$5.3M
7%
FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$4.3M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
83
Median 1st year grant
$32.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$53.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS?
No. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS give?
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Nevada. 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 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $5.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK, SAN DIEGO HUNGER COALITION, and FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS?
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.