To supplement meals in Arizona communities with fresh nutritious rescued produce while reducing food waste and methane gas from landfills.
Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund concentrates its recent giving on feeding programs that move rescued food into community distribution channels. Its largest recent grants went to MEANS Database in Washington, DC, at $8,046,126 in 2025 and to Veggie R US in Nogales, AZ, at $7,593,074 in 2024, with another $5,736,981 to Veggie R US Distrib Ctr in Holbrook, AZ in 2025. Those awards point to a funder that works through food recovery and direct meal support rather than individual aid. The foundation’s grant history also shows repeated support for regional food-access organizations, including a $615,448 grant to Belfonte Community Organization in Muldrow, OK and a $605,045 grant to Gethsemane Ministry in San Luis, AZ. Across the recent grants list, the recurring program label is feeding program, which aligns with the foundation’s stated emphasis on supplementing meals with rescued produce while reducing food waste. The pattern is steady and operational: large awards to food banks, recovery networks, and distribution partners that can move food quickly to households facing food insecurity and low-income communities.
The foundation’s clearest cause area is food rescue tied to hunger relief. It gave $509,394 to FoodRecoveryorg (MEANS) in Washington, DC for a feeding program, showing support for organizations that connect surplus food with distribution systems. It also backs established food banks across multiple regions. Grants include $135,805 to New Mexico Association of Food Banks in Albuquerque, NM and $79,145 to Houston Food Bank in Houston, TX, both for feeding programs. Another $73,953 went to San Antonio Food Bank in San Antonio, TX for the same purpose, underscoring a practical focus on meal distribution. A third thread is local community feeding support in the Southwest. The foundation awarded $162,099 to San Diego Food Bank in San Diego, CA and $94,560 to Boys and Girls Club of Oxnard in Oxnard, CA, both labeled feeding program. These grants fit a direct-service model centered on getting food to community members quickly.
Typical grant size sits at $45,002 at the 25th percentile, $66,400 at the median, and $139,116 at the 75th percentile. The recent list includes both very large awards and many mid-sized operating grants, suggesting a split between major distribution partners and smaller local recipients. This looks like recurring institutional grantmaking rather than one-time spot support. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Veggie R US, New Mexico Association of Food Banks, North Texas Food Bank, Kansas Food Bank, Central Texas Food Bank, and Midwest Food Bank. The funder is not an individual-giving vehicle and does not make program-related investments. Its support is directed to organizations, not individuals.
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Most grants fall between $45K and $139K, with a median of $66K.
25th Percentile
$45K
Median
$66K
75th Percentile
$139K
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Grants are concentrated in the United States, with 100% of recent grants going to US recipients. Arizona receives 37% of grants, and recent Arizona recipients include Nogales, Holbrook, San Luis, Gilbert, and San Diego-area support through nearby regional partners. New Mexico is the top state by grant count, with Albuquerque appearing among the recent recipients. Other recent recipient cities include Washington, DC, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and Long Island.
It funds organizations running feeding programs and food-distribution work. Recent grants went to food banks, food recovery networks, and community organizations serving people experiencing food insecurity and low-income households. The stated focus areas include food rescue, hunger relief, food distribution, food waste reduction, composting and recycling, and community markets.
Recent grants cluster around a median of $66,400, with the 25th percentile at $45,002 and the 75th percentile at $139,116. The list also includes much larger awards, including multi-million-dollar grants to major distribution partners.
New Mexico is the top state by grant count, while Arizona receives 37% of grants. Recent recipients also appear in Texas, California, Washington, Utah, Oklahoma, Kansas, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and New York.
No. While Arizona accounts for 37% of grants, the recent list includes recipients in Washington, DC; Oklahoma; Texas; California; Kansas; Florida; Illinois; Missouri; Washington state; Utah; and New York. The grant pattern is regional rather than limited to the headquarters state.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Veggie R US in 2023, 2024, and 2025; New Mexico Association of Food Banks in 2024 and 2025; North Texas Food Bank in 2023 and 2024; Kansas Food Bank in 2024 and 2025; Central Texas Food Bank in 2023 and 2024; and Midwest Food Bank in multiple state-specific entries.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Agencies and nonprofits must register with Borderlands Produce Rescue before using Direct Agency Services. Registered organizations can pick up produce every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Who can apply: Local ranchers and composting or mulching groups may participate. Produce must be picked up directly from the Borderlands warehouse in Nogales, Arizona.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Recovery Network | Winslow, AZ | $632,350In-kind: 320,990 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| Gethsemane Food Ministry | San Luis, AZ | $506,887In-kind: 257,303 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| Harvest Community | Kansas City, MO | $314,412In-kind: 159,600 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| Operational Blessing Intl | Grand Prairie, TX | $172,868In-kind: 87,750 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| The Food Depot | Santa Fe, NM | $92,196In-kind: 46,800 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| Islamic Comm Ctr of Phx | Phoenix, AZ | $78,800In-kind: 40,000 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| GAP Ministrires | Tucson, AZ | $70,311In-kind: 35,691 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| SO AZ Navajo Strong | Dikon, AZ | $39,916In-kind: 20,262 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| World Emergency Relief | Holbrook, AZ | $36,301In-kind: 18,427 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| Others under threshold | — | $15,289In-kind: 4,697 lbs of fresh produce | 2026 | Feeding program |
| MEANS Database | Washington, DC | $8,046,126In-kind: 4,084,328 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Veggie R US Distrib Ctr | Holbrook, AZ | $5,736,981In-kind: 2,912,173 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Belfonte Community Organization | Muldrow, OK | $615,448In-kind: 312,410 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Maximum Impact FB | Lakeworth Beach, FL | $258,858In-kind: 131,400 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | $241,374In-kind: 122,525 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oxnard | Oxnard, CA | $94,560In-kind: 48,000 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| New Mexico Association of Food Banks | Albuquerque, NM | $81,408In-kind: 41,324 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | $79,145In-kind: 40,175 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Kansas Food Bank | Whichita, KS | $78,800In-kind: 40,000 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank | Patagonia, AZ | $45,062In-kind: 22,874 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Others under threshold | — | $23,024 | 2025 | Feeding program |
| Nogales Health Department | Nogales, AZ | $17,953In-kind: 9,113 lbs fresh produce | 2025 | Feeding program |
| St Mark Luthern Church | Phoenix, AZ | $5,895 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Veggie R US | Nogales, AZ | $7,593,074 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Gethsemane Ministry | San Luis, AZ | $605,045 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| FoodRecoveryorg (MEANS) | Washington, DC | $509,394 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Midwest Food Bank - TX | Normal, IL | $263,127 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Maximum Impact Food Impact FL | Quicy, FL | $149,051 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| New Mexico Association of Food Banks | Albuquerque, NM | $135,805 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Midwest Food Bank OH | Normal, IL | $130,327 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | $73,953 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Kansas Food Bank | Whichita, KS | $73,953 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| North Texas Food Bank | Dallas, TX | $73,953 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Northwest Harvest Food Bank | Seattle, WA | $66,400 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | $66,400 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Midwest Food Bank - IL | Normal, IL | $62,001 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Midwest Food Bank AZ | Gilbert, AZ | $61,852 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Utah Food Bank | Salt Lake City, UT | $61,852 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| City Harvest | Long Island, NY | $61,851 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $59,760 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Maximum Impact FB TX | Waco, TX | $55,776 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Santa Cruz County Citizen's Corps | Rio Rico, AZ | $49,390 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Cecis Distribution Center Neighborhood | Nogales, AZ | $21,902 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank | Patagonia, AZ | $17,076 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Black and Brown Fair | Tucson, AZ | $11,454 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Others 5K and under | — | $4,203 | 2024 | Feeding program |
| Veggie R US | Nogales, AZ | $3,925,219 | 2023 | Feeding program |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | $162,099 | 2023 | Feeding program |
| North Texas Food Bank | Dallas, TX | $81,423 | 2023 | Feeding program |
| Midwest Food Bank - CA | Vernon, CA | $68,558 | 2023 | Feeding program |
Gethsemane Food Ministry
$506,887In-kind: 257,303 lbs of fresh produceFeeding program
Feeding program
Feeding program
Islamic Comm Ctr of Phx
$78,800In-kind: 40,000 lbs of fresh produceFeeding program
SO AZ Navajo Strong
$39,916In-kind: 20,262 lbs of fresh produceFeeding program
Others under threshold
$15,289In-kind: 4,697 lbs of fresh produceFeeding program
Veggie R US Distrib Ctr
$5,736,981In-kind: 2,912,173 lbs fresh produceFeeding program
Belfonte Community Organization
$615,448In-kind: 312,410 lbs fresh produceFeeding program
Maximum Impact FB
$258,858In-kind: 131,400 lbs fresh produceFeeding program
Harvesters Community Food Network
$241,374In-kind: 122,525 lbs fresh produceFeeding program
New Mexico Association of Food Banks
$81,408In-kind: 41,324 lbs fresh produceFeeding program
East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank
$45,062In-kind: 22,874 lbs fresh produceFeeding program
Others under threshold
$23,024Feeding program
Nogales Health Department
$17,953In-kind: 9,113 lbs fresh produceFeeding program
St Mark Luthern Church
$5,895Program Support
Veggie R US
$7,593,074Feeding program
Gethsemane Ministry
$605,045Feeding program
Maximum Impact Food Impact FL
$149,051Feeding program
New Mexico Association of Food Banks
$135,805Feeding program
Maximum Impact FB TX
$55,776Feeding program
Santa Cruz County Citizen's Corps
$49,390Feeding program
Cecis Distribution Center Neighborhood
$21,902Feeding program
East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank
$17,076Feeding program
Black and Brown Fair
$11,454Feeding program
Others 5K and under
$4,203Feeding program
Veggie R US
$3,925,219Feeding program
