Dot Foods – Community Grants Program

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Employee-Led Philanthropy Supporting Local Communities Across the U.S. & Canada

Organization: Dot Foods
Support Type: Cash grants and food grants
Geographic Focus: Communities near Dot Foods U.S. and Canada locations
Deadline: Rolling

About the Funder

Dot Foods supports communities through employee-led charitable committees at each of its locations. These committees raise funds, volunteer locally, and distribute grants to organizations serving people in need.

Grant decisions are made locally to address community priorities and maximize regional impact.

Eligible applicants include:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Schools
Government entities

Organizations must operate near a Dot Foods facility in the United States or Canada.

Dot Foods U.S. Locations

Grants are prioritized in communities near the following locations:

Illinois

Mt. Sterling (Headquarters & DC)
University Park

Oklahoma

Ardmore

Delaware

Bear

Arizona

Bullhead City

Idaho

Burley

Indiana

Cambridge City

Tennessee

Dyersburg
Manchester

New York

Liverpool

California

Modesto

Missouri

Chesterfield (St. Louis office)

Georgia

Vidalia

Maryland

Williamsport

Nonprofits located in or near these communities are encouraged to apply.

Focus Areas

All grant requests must align with at least one of the following:

Community Development & Engagement
Diversity & Inclusion
Education
Health & Wellness
Public Safety

Mt. Sterling, Illinois Grant Options

Organizations near headquarters in Mt. Sterling may apply for:

Food Grant

Dorothy’s Market credit for volunteer-led events.

Dot Foods Food Pantry Program

For food pantries that are clients of a Feeding America food bank. Provides Dorothy’s Market credit plus cash to purchase food.

Cash Grants

Requests over $500 for qualifying initiatives.

Other U.S. Location Grant Options

Organizations near other Dot Foods facilities may apply for:

Food Grant

Requests for food products.

EZ Cash Grant

Cash requests of $500 or less.

Other Cash Grant Requests

For funding needs not covered under the above categories.

Eligibility & Requirements

Must be a 501(c)(3), school, or government entity
Must operate near a Dot Foods location
Must align with at least one focus area
Food Pantry Program applicants must be clients of a Feeding America food bank

Award amounts vary by location and request type.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through Dot Foods’ online grant portal. Local employee-led committees review requests on a rolling basis.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://www.dotfoods.com/about/social-responsibility/philanthropy/

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This program is ideal for:

Community-based nonprofits
Food pantries and hunger relief organizations
Schools and education-focused groups
Public safety organizations
Small nonprofits seeking microgrants

Dot Foods’ localized philanthropy model makes this a strong opportunity for organizations serving communities near its distribution centers.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling
Geographic Limitation: Near Dot Foods U.S. and Canada facilities
Best For: Community development, hunger relief, education, and public safety nonprofits