Groups in the UK who distribute food and other essential items for disadvantaged members of the local community have two weeks to apply for a grant of up to £1,000.

The funding is for groups whose core focus is providing food aid to their service users, for example, food banks, community pantries, social supermarkets, soup kitchens, breakfast clubs. (Please note that any group that does not already offer a food provision as its core purpose may not apply for this grant.)

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be not-for-profit.
• Have an annual income below £250,000.
• Have governing documents.
• Have a safeguarding policy.
• Have a bank account (that accepts cheques) in the group’s name and be able to provide proof.

The grants can only be used for:

• Essential food (including baby food/formula).
• Basic hygiene items (including toiletries, nappies and baby wipes).
• White goods (eg, fridge, freezer).
• Storage and essential fixtures/fittings (containers, shelving).
• Fuel costs for delivering food provisions to isolated members of the community.

Applicants are advised to apply early as the scheme may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

In addition, if certain geographical areas are oversubscribed, they may close before the full grant programme does.

Applications accepted from 8 September to 22 September 2026 (10am).

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