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AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank has announced the third round of the Community Redistribution Fund.
The fund’s purpose is to support grantees’ efforts to source and distribute culturally important foods to community members in need. The grant opportunity is for organizations working closely and primarily with BIPOC (Black and Indigenous people and People of Color) and submissions are being accepted.
“Good Shepherd Food Bank recognizes that poverty and food insecurity disproportionately impact people of color,” saidJessica Gildea, program manager for Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Youth and Families Initiatives program. “As the largest hunger-relief organization in the state, we are committed to redistributing resources directly to organizations and coalitions. These organizations are committed to meeting the needs of immigrants, refugees, Indigenous communities, and communities of color and need support.”
The Community Redistribution Fund’s long-term goal is to transfer decision-making power to the grantees using a community-led grant-making model. Previous grantees are encouraged to apply. Community-led organizations in Maine, led by and primarily serving people of color, and efforts that are not Good Shepherd Food Bank partners will receive priority.
Use of grant money can include, but is not limited to: buying food for direct distribution or meal preparation; gift cards/credits to culturally important markets for community members; food sovereignty projects; farming/agriculture projects; transportation; storage; distribution costs. Up to 10 percent of grant funds can cover general operating expenses.
Grassroots, community-led organizations and coalitions, fiscally sponsored, and collaborative projects are encouraged to apply. Individuals are not eligible for the grants. For information, visit www.feedingmaine.com/crf.
