Help address hunger in your congregation and community.

United Methodist churches have long served as community anchors, responding to urgent needs with compassion, creativity and conviction. In this moment when federal SNAP funding delays are leaving families without food, churches are uniquely positioned to lead with care and purpose.

Feeding the hungry is a deep expression of our faith and values. It reflects our commitment to justice, mercy and love in action.

The Health Fund is now offering matching grants of up to $500 to Healthy Congregations churches in Kansas to respond to urgent food access needs in their communities. These grants are designed to help churches leverage their leadership, facilities and partnerships to help build sustainable systems for food support.

Here’s how it works:

Churches may apply for a matching grant of up to $500.
- The match can be met through volunteer hours, in-kind support (such as use of church facilities or donated goods) or monetary contributions.
Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed promptly.
Funds will be distributed quickly to support immediate implementation.

This is not just a grant.

Our hope is this is an opportunity to multiply your local impact and raise awareness for hunger relief in your community. This is a chance to combine church resources with external partnerships and community engagement to create a greater impact.

Whether you’re organizing a food drive, hosting a pop-up pantry, or building a long-term fundraising campaign, this grant is designed to help you act now and build momentum for the future. If you missed our webinar to learn more about this opportunity, scroll below to find a recording for your convenience.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

Please review the full request for proposals (RFP) document here.

Proposals will be accepted online and processed on a first-come, first-served basis while allocated funds remain.

This RFP uses a different online portal than the annual HC renewal grants and, in most cases, applicants will need to set up an initial login (via link on application page).

Submission confirmation, save draft, password reset, and other system messages will originate from mail@grantapplication.com. Consider adding to contacts / check spam folder as needed.

A printer-friendly version of the application form is available through the portal.
Questions? Contact our team at: hcnews@healthfund.org.

Apply Now

Missed the webinar? Watch the recording below!

Did you miss the webinar discussing this new opportunity? Click below to watch and learn more about the intent behind this new special grant and how churches can use it to impact their congregations and communities.

Also, helpful links provided during the webinar include: