To assist with the challenge of safely storing, transporting and distributing food, Raley’s is introducing a new Food for Families grant program for its partner food banks and supporting networks.
Starting at a minimum of $5,000 each, the grants reflect a range of funding that depends on the demonstrated need of the applicant. The program is made possible by Raley’s and donations from the community. Contributions are being accepted at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation site.
The nonprofit Raley’s Food for Families converts customer and employee donations into food for more than 2.2 million people each month through 12 partner food banks in the communities where Raley’s has stores.
“For years, Raley’s customers have provided unwavering support with their generous donations to our Food for Families program. Through experience with our ongoing programs, we recognized the need to further support the crucial food distribution needs within our existing food bank family,” said Chelsea Carbahal, executive director, Raley’s Food For Families.
“This new Food for Families grant program will enable our current partners to more effectively and efficiently serve their communities by equipping them with resources that otherwise may have been out of reach financially.”
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Grant funds will help support food bank necessities such as refrigerators, freezers, warehouse racking, transportation crates, shipping vehicles and other infrastructure required to safely provide food to communities. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 7, with forms provided through food banks to their partner agencies.
“Our goal at Raley’s is to help get food in the hands of as many people in need as possible,” Carbahal said. “We know the food that we and our food bank partners provide is only helpful if there is a means to safely store and distribute it. This new Food for Families grant funding effort is all about growing the positive impact in our communities and helping provide the physical means to do so.”
Raley’s anticipates awarding up to $500,000 in funding in the first year . Grants will be made available in two waves, including this current phase and another set for later in the year.
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