Has anyone ever applied for and/or received a grant to help feed volunteers at a specific event? I need to provide lunch to approximately 25 people per day for 3 days, so I'm looking for probably about $750-$1,000. My local community is not helpful in that regard. 

#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Sincerely,
Johanna Spielman
Founder of Jamie Brianna's Legacy Fund
https://jamiebriannaslegacyfund.org/
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Hi Joahnna, 

I've been a part of a couple companion animal-focused organizations that received the grants below (or similar ones that are no longer available) to cover food for events. One of the companion animal organizations I'm currently affiliated with adopted a vegetarian policy for all their events as a result of funding like this.

Animal Place Vegan Event Grants - The Vegan Event Grant is a one-time reimbursement of food costs up to $1,000 for your organization's first fully vegan event.

Menus for Change Plant-based Event Grants - The Plant-Based Event Grant provides up to $1,000 to help cover food costs for your organization's first fully plant-based event. (Applications are currently closed)

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Melody Martinez
Executive Director
Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
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I am a volunteer.  Can I apply for grants?

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Melinda Beattie
Volunteer
Brandywine Valley SPCA
DE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-20-2026 04:46 PM
From: Melody Martinez (she/ella)
Subject: Grants to feed volunteers?

Hi Joahnna, 

I've been a part of a couple companion animal-focused organizations that received the grants below (or similar ones that are no longer available) to cover food for events. One of the companion animal organizations I'm currently affiliated with adopted a vegetarian policy for all their events as a result of funding like this.

Animal Place Vegan Event Grants - The Vegan Event Grant is a one-time reimbursement of food costs up to $1,000 for your organization's first fully vegan event.

Menus for Change Plant-based Event Grants - The Plant-Based Event Grant provides up to $1,000 to help cover food costs for your organization's first fully plant-based event. (Applications are currently closed)

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Melody Martinez
Executive Director
Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
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Try your local restaurants and ask if they would like to partner with you in this effort.  Make them feel a part of the event. 

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Bonnie Clark
President
TNR Mecosta
MI
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-20-2026 05:19 PM
From: Becki Clouthier
Subject: Grants to feed volunteers?

We did a grant application through Walmart once for money to provide lunch and snacks for a university group that was volunteering at our shelter. Local Walmarts have their own grant money to award. They gave us $300 for a one day event. It's through Walmart Spark Good. 

Becki Clouthier
Shelter Manager

Copper Country Humane Society
www.cchumanesociety.com
906-487-9560

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Hi! Within my role, I manage our shelter renovations at Greater Good Charities. We always feed our volunteers lunch at our renovation projects, we have found success in putting out volunteer requests specifically for providing lunch. We have had people donate catered meals, and we have had local businesses and restaurants donate catered meals and even gift cards! Often times posting in local Facebook Groups could be helpful. I hope this helps! 

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Gabbie Vilanova
Senior Program Manager, Family and Pet Renovations
Greater Good Charities
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Try your local grocery store for gift card donations or food donations to purchase party trays, etc.  We also have a very supportive board of directors who will sponsor a lunch for staff or volunteers from time to time.  Many people are willing to help if you just let them know there's a need.  Try Raising Cane's if there's one in your area.  They love to support animal charities.

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Sandi Mercado
Shelter or rescue director
Citizens for Animal Protection
Houston TX
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As a grant writer for a 501(c)(3), I've reached out to our local grocery store chain, and they've been incredibly generous. Additionally, Costco, Whole Foods, and Kroger (plus sister stores) offer grant programs and product requests. Walmart Spark Good can be used to purchase food items, and Target has a (up to) $500 gift card program that can be used to purchase whatever is mentioned in your proposal. 

Good luck!

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Bailey Evans
Grant Writer
Animal Allies Humane Society
MN
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