Apply for Hunger Prevention Grant Funds

The May 16, 2025 tornado in many instances disrupted access to food, especially for those with limited mobility or resources and continues to cause food insecurity for many residents who reside in the tornado impacted zones. Ensuring consistent, nutritious meal access is vital for recovery and health, particularly for older adults, children, and other at-risk groups. This funding seeks to enhance community-based food support efforts, including hot meal and boxed meal services in partnership with local long-term recovery resource centers and resiliency centers.

The City of St. Louis, through the fiscal agent United Way of Greater St. Louis, invites eligible organizations to apply for funding to provide food assistance to disaster survivors who are struggling with food stability directly related to the May 16th tornado. This funding aims to support food access services for residents, including direct food assistance to residents who are displaced, food services for community centers where tornado survivors congregate, and snacks and food boxes to people who are displaced.

The total anticipated amount of funds available for these grants is $450,000, with no more than 10% of awards being used for administrative costs.

1. Review this guidance to learn what paperwork is needed and how to prepare. 
2. Use the Begin Online button below to apply and submit your materials by September 19, 2025. You may need to create an account prior to submission.

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Grants will be reviewed soon after the deadline. Any and all correspondence about your organization’s application will be handled through your organization's designated primary contact, including questions the fiscal agent may have about your application materials. Please allow several weeks for a decision to be made about an award.

If your organization is awarded funds, the primary contact at your organization will be notified in writing.