The Foundation believes that our local community should be a place where the basic needs of families in crisis are met. As such, the Foundation has a long tradition of supporting area food banks and, more recently, organizations that provide temporary housing for homeless families or families facing crisis as a result of domestic violence. The Foundation recognizes the need these vulnerable families have and supports proven programs that work to preserve the family unit and help the family return to permanent housing.

What We Fund

1. Funding is available to the major food banks in each county.

2. Funding is provided for organizations providing services for homeless families with children, and families with children that are victims of domestic violence.

What We Look For

1. Food Banks serving individual food distribution programs in the five-county area.

2. Organizations serving families whose primary mission is to provide shelter services or organizations that have strong or model programs providing shelter services for families whose primary mission may be broader.

What We Do Not Fund
Except in special circumstances, support is not provided for individual food distribution programs, advocacy efforts, endowments or capital needs, including renovations, equipment, and construction.

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