Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. We rescue local food and leverage state and national food resources for hunger relief, lead a network of hunger relief providers, create and sustain innovative food programs, and advocate for policies and system changes to create an equitable food system.
Food Gatherers directs nearly all of its giving through food access and hunger relief work in Washtenaw County, with grants tied to food purchasing, capacity building, and program support for local agencies. One of the clearest signals in the recent record is the $3,169,928 TEFAP Program grant to various USDA grantees, which sits alongside large awards to community-based partners such as Bryant Community Center in Ann Arbor and Hope Medical Clinic in Ypsilanti. The foundation also funds food credit purchases for organizations that distribute food locally, including Community Action Network, Avalon Housing, and several faith-based and service providers across the county. Its programs show a similar pattern: no-cost and low-cost food support for nonprofit agencies, neighborhood grocery initiatives in affordable housing communities, and school-focused food access efforts. Together, the grants and active programs point to a funder built around direct food distribution, partner capacity, and local systems that move food to households, students, and emergency food providers.
Food Gatherers supports emergency food systems through both direct food funding and partner infrastructure. In 2025, it gave $1,487,194 to Bryant Community Center for capacity building, and in the same year it awarded $1,167,276 to Hope Medical Clinic for capacity building. Food purchasing credits are another recurring tool: the foundation gave $587,780 to Sos Community Services and $437,372 to Avalon Housing for food credit purchase, helping local agencies obtain food for distribution. Child nutrition is also part of the portfolio. Food Gatherers operates the Summer Food Service Program to provide meals to children during summer months, working with schools and community organizations in Washtenaw County. School-based food access appears again in the Healthy School Pantry Program, which supports pantry-style food resources for students and families.
Food Gatherers’ typical grant size is $16,551 at the 25th percentile, $37,018 at the median, and $106,485 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows both very large program funding and many mid-sized local awards, with repeat grantees appearing across multiple years, including Monroe County Opportunity Program, Hope Medical Clinic, Bryant Community Center, Sos Community Services, Compassion Ministry of Milan, and Avalon Housing. The foundation is a Pure DAF Provider, funds individuals: false, and makes no program-related investments. Its active programs indicate a mix of direct support for partner agencies, food credit funding, and restricted/project support.
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$18.3M
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Most grants fall between $17K and $106K, with a median of $37K.
25th Percentile
$17K
Median
$37K
75th Percentile
$106K
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Food Gatherers gives locally, and all listed recipient grants in the dataset go to US organizations. The largest concentration is in Michigan, especially Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, with additional awards in Monroe, Milan, Taylor, Whitmore Lake, and South Lyon. Recent grants also show county-level reach across Washtenaw County and nearby Monroe County. The recipient-country distribution is entirely domestic, with 276 grants in the US and no non-US recipients in the data provided.
The recent grants list shows support for community centers, medical clinics, human services agencies, housing organizations, churches, and school- or pantry-based food access programs. Examples include capacity building, food purchase credits, and food support tied to local distribution work in Washtenaw County and nearby Michigan communities.
The typical grant size is $16,551 at the 25th percentile, $37,018 at the median, and $106,485 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes much larger program-related awards, reflecting both routine partner support and larger public-food program funding.
Yes. Its active programs include the Summer Food Service Program, which provides meals to children during summer months, and the Healthy School Pantry Program, which supports school-based pantries for students and families.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Monroe County Opportunity Program, Hope Medical Clinic, Bryant Community Center, Sos Community Services, Compassion Ministry of Milan, and Avalon Housing. That pattern suggests recurring support rather than one-time-only grants.
The foundation gives locally, with 100% of grants going to recipients in Michigan. Recent recipients are concentrated in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, with additional grants in Monroe, Milan, Taylor, Whitmore Lake, and South Lyon.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Food Gatherers that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations or sites interested in hosting/partnering on summer meal sites should contact Food Gatherers; program requirements follow USDA SFSP guidelines and local partnership procedures.
Who can apply: Schools must generally have a high rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price school lunch; potential for parent and volunteer support; a dedicated staff coordinator; a proven need for the program with no similar nearby program; and appropriate facilities and space. Schools must also be able to support monthly distributions, collect and report participation data, and provide volunteers or staff assistance.
Deadline: Operates on a school-year cycle; schedule and distribution details vary by school.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYANT COMMUNITY CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,487,194In-kind: food credit | 2025 | CAPACITY BUILDING |
| HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC | YPSILANTI, MI | $1,167,276In-kind: food credit | 2025 | CAPACITY BUILDING |
| MONROE COUNTY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM | MONROE, MI | $771,362In-kind: food/credits | 2025 | FOOD |
| COMPASSION MINISTRY OF MILAN | MILAN, MI | $700,839In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES | ANN ARBOR, MI | $594,179In-kind: food credit | 2025 | CAPACITY BUILDING |
| SOS COMMUNITY SERVICES | YPSILANTI, MI | $587,780In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| UM MAIZE & BLUE CUPBOARD | ANN ARBOR, MI | $514,886In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WASHTENAW | ANN ARBOR, MI | $489,670In-kind: food credit | 2025 | CAPACITY BUILDING |
| AVALON HOUSING | ANN ARBOR, MI | $437,372In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| GLEANERS SOUTH | TAYLOR, MI | $412,125In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| WHITMORE LAKE AREA HUMAN SERVICES | WHITMORE LAKE, MI | $366,541In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| GREATER FAITH TRANSITION CENTER | YPSILANTI, MI | $363,290In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER | YPSILANTI, MI | $357,589In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| ACTIVE FAITH | SOUTH LYON, MI | $344,771In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| AID IN MILAN | MILAN, MI | $312,945In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| BACK DOOR FOOD PANTRY-ST CLARE'S | ANN ARBOR, MI | $290,402In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| BROWN CHAPEL AME CHURCH FOUNDATION | YPSILANTI, MI | $275,962In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH | YPSILANTI, MI | $274,794In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| NEW ARBOR BIBLE CHURCH | YPSILANTI, MI | $272,883In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| CHRISTIAN LOVE FELLOWSHIP | SUPERIOR CHARTER TWP, MI | $253,550In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| PACKARD HEALTH | ANN ARBOR, MI | $244,546In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| FAITH IN ACTION | CHELSEA, MI | $229,910In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH | YPSILANTI, MI | $229,417In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| ST JOHNWORKS OF MERCY | YPSILANTI, MI | $224,861In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| MESSIAH TEMPLE | YPSILANTI, MI | $217,137In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| BETHESDA CHURCH | YPSILANTI, MI | $202,143In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| SALVATION ARMY | ANN ARBOR, MI | $196,967In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2025 | CAPACITY BUILDING |
| COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK | ANN ARBOR, MI | $182,071In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| EMU SWOOPS FOOD PANTRY | YPSILANTI, MI | $170,191In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| YPSILANTI EVANGELICAL FRIENDS CHURC | YPSILANTI, MI | $140,435In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| WORD OF DELIVERANCE CHURCH | YPSILANTI, MI | $128,549In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2025 | CAPACITY BUILDING |
| SALINE SOCIAL SERVICES | SALINE, MI | $123,507In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| VICTORIOUS LIFE CHURCH OF GOD | YPSILANTI, MI | $117,258In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| FAMILY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM | YPSILANTI, MI | $115,172In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| BRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | YPSILANTI, MI | $114,355In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH | ANN ARBOR, MI | $106,101In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| CROSS STREET VILLAGE | YPSILANTI, MI | $104,734In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF YPSILANTI | YPSILANTI, MI | $103,269In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $102,857In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| CHIDESTER PLACE APARTMENTS | YPSILANTI, MI | $97,221In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD | YPSILANTI, MI | $86,982In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| THE FARM AT TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBO | YPSILANTI, MI | $81,833In-kind: food/credits | 2025 | FOOD |
| BEREA CITY OF HOPE | YPSILANTI, MI | $79,288In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| JOYFUL TREATS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | YPSILANTI, MI | $78,983In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| DAWN FARM | YPSILANTI, MI | $78,094In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| CARPENTER PLACE APARTMENTS | YPSILANTI, MI | $76,724In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| TOWNE CENTER PLACE | YPSILANTI, MI | $71,986In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| MANCHESTER FAMILY SERVICE | MANCHESTER, MI | $67,784In-kind: food credit | 2025 | FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT |
| MELVIN T WALLS MANOR | YPSILANTI, MI | $66,905In-kind: food | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
| VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | ANN ARBOR, MI | $66,153In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2025 | FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE |
COMPASSION MINISTRY OF MILAN
$700,839In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
CAPACITY BUILDING
UM MAIZE & BLUE CUPBOARD
$514,886In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
WHITMORE LAKE AREA HUMAN SERVICES
$366,541In-kind: foodFOOD PURCHASE CREDIT
GREATER FAITH TRANSITION CENTER
$363,290In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER
$357,589In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
ACTIVE FAITH
$344,771In-kind: food creditFOOD PURCHASE CREDIT
AID IN MILAN
$312,945In-kind: food creditFOOD PURCHASE CREDIT
BACK DOOR FOOD PANTRY-ST CLARE'S
$290,402In-kind: food creditFOOD PURCHASE CREDIT
BROWN CHAPEL AME CHURCH FOUNDATION
$275,962In-kind: food creditFOOD PURCHASE CREDIT
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
$274,794In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
NEW ARBOR BIBLE CHURCH
$272,883In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
CHRISTIAN LOVE FELLOWSHIP
$253,550In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
FAITH IN ACTION
$229,910In-kind: food creditFOOD PURCHASE CREDIT
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
$229,417In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
ST JOHNWORKS OF MERCY
$224,861In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
MESSIAH TEMPLE
$217,137In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
BETHESDA CHURCH
$202,143In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
SALVATION ARMY
$196,967In-kind (goods, not cash)CAPACITY BUILDING
YPSILANTI EVANGELICAL FRIENDS CHURC
$140,435In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
WORD OF DELIVERANCE CHURCH
$128,549In-kind (goods, not cash)CAPACITY BUILDING
VICTORIOUS LIFE CHURCH OF GOD
$117,258In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
FAMILY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
$115,172In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
BRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$114,355In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$106,101In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
CROSS STREET VILLAGE
$104,734In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF YPSILANTI
$103,269In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
CHIDESTER PLACE APARTMENTS
$97,221In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
$86,982In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
THE FARM AT TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBO
$81,833In-kind: food/creditsFOOD
BEREA CITY OF HOPE
$79,288In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
JOYFUL TREATS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$78,983In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
DAWN FARM
$78,094In-kind: food creditFOOD PURCHASE CREDIT
CARPENTER PLACE APARTMENTS
$76,724In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
TOWNE CENTER PLACE
$71,986In-kind: food creditFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
MANCHESTER FAMILY SERVICE
$67,784In-kind: food creditFOOD PURCHASE CREDIT
MELVIN T WALLS MANOR
$66,905In-kind: foodFOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
$66,153In-kind (goods, not cash)FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE
