Share Our Strength is on a mission to end hunger and poverty through programs like No Kid Hungry. They are the only national campaign dedicated to ending hunger for the millions of American children living with it today.
Interested applicants can submit an Inquiry Form at any time. The average grant is $5,000 – $15,000, but funding varies by state and program area.
Eligibility
This grant is open to school districts and community organizations serving children through federal feeding programs.
Allowable Expenses
No Kid Hungry tries to provide as much flexibility as possible to allow their grantees to best address the issue of childhood hunger. However, grant funds are rarely used to purchase food because it’s provided through federal feeding programs. Grant funds are typically used to purchase equipment such as:
- Refrigerators
- Coolers
- Carts
- Vehicles
- Packaging
Funding Priorities
No Kid Hungry recognizes that race is a major factor is childhood hunger. To address this and other inequities, they prioritize:
- Applicants serving communities with 50% or more of the population identifying as BIPOC
- Communities where at least 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch
- Communities experiencing economic hardship
- Communities where members experience intersecting social and environmental inequities.
- Community organizations where 50% or more of the board and senior leadership identify as BIPOC
