Michele’s Granola – Event Product Donation Program (2026)

Granola Samples and In-Kind Product Support for Community Events

Michele’s Granola accepts product donation requests from organizations and event organizers seeking granola for community events, nonprofit activities, fundraisers, races, conferences, educational programs, and other gatherings.

Requests are reviewed weekly in the order received. Michele’s Granola generally responds within seven business days.

Organizations requesting 1-ounce granola samples must apply at least three weeks before the event so the samples can be included in the company’s baking schedule.

Organization: Michele’s Granola
Support Type: In-kind granola and event sample donations
Geographic Focus: United States; no formal regional restriction is published
Application Timeline: Rolling
Required Lead Time for 1-Ounce Samples: At least three weeks before the event

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About the Funder

Michele’s Granola is a Maryland-based company producing handmade granola and toasted muesli. Its products are baked from scratch and packaged at the company’s Maryland bakery.

The company was founded in 2006 after founder Michele Tsucalas began developing her own granola recipes. Michele’s Granola has since expanded its retail presence across the country while maintaining a focus on small-batch production, environmental sustainability, healthy food access, and community giving.

Through its Give One for Good Food® initiative, Michele’s Granola donates 1% of sales to organizations working toward a healthier and more equitable food system. The company also provides product donations to organizations and events through its separate Event Donation Request Program.

What This Program Supports

The Event Donation Request Program provides Michele’s Granola products for qualifying events.

Available support may include:

• Individually packaged 1-ounce granola samples
• Granola products for event participants
• Products for nonprofit or community gatherings
• Samples for races, walks, and wellness events
• Products for conferences or educational programs
• Granola for charitable or community-focused events
• Other in-kind product support based on availability

The exact product type, flavor, package size, and quantity available will depend on Michele’s Granola’s production schedule and donation inventory.

This program provides products rather than cash grants.

Potentially Eligible Events

Michele’s Granola does not publish a formal list of eligible event categories. However, product donations may be useful for:

Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Granola products may be distributed to attendees, volunteers, donors, or participants at charitable fundraising events.

Walks, Runs, and Athletic Events

Individually packaged samples may be appropriate for charity races, community walks, cycling events, school athletic activities, and health-focused fundraisers.

Health and Wellness Events

Organizations hosting wellness fairs, nutrition programs, health education activities, or community fitness events may request products for participants.

School and Educational Events

Schools, parent organizations, colleges, and educational nonprofits may request granola for student programs, teacher appreciation activities, conferences, or community gatherings.

Food Access and Nutrition Programs

Organizations addressing hunger, nutrition education, food access, or equitable food systems may have particularly strong alignment with Michele’s Granola’s broader community values.

Conferences and Professional Events

Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations may request individual samples for conferences, workshops, training programs, or attendee welcome bags.

Volunteer Events

Granola may be requested as a snack for volunteers participating in service projects, community cleanups, garden programs, or other charitable activities.

Community Festivals and Public Events

Local organizations may request product samples for family events, community celebrations, neighborhood gatherings, or public education activities.

Approval is not guaranteed, even when an event falls within one of these categories.

Eligibility & Preferences

Michele’s Granola does not publish formal nonprofit-status requirements for its event donation program.

Potential applicants may include:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Schools and educational institutions
• Community organizations
• Health and wellness programs
• Athletic event organizers
• Food access organizations
• Conference organizers
• Volunteer groups
• Mission-driven community initiatives

Applicants should clearly explain:

• The organization or group hosting the event
• The purpose of the event
• The date and location
• The anticipated number of participants
• The population or community served
• How the donated granola will be distributed
• The product quantity requested
• Why Michele’s Granola is a good fit for the event

Organizations should make a specific and realistic request based on expected attendance.

Geographic Focus

The Event Donation Request page does not establish a formal geographic restriction.

Michele’s Granola is based in Maryland and distributes products through thousands of retail stores nationwide. The company has also reported making product donations to organizations across the country.

Organizations throughout the United States may submit a request, but approval may depend on:

• Shipping feasibility
• Event location
• Product availability
• Requested quantity
• Production capacity
• Available lead time

Applicants located near Michele’s Granola’s Maryland operations or within its established distribution network may be easier to support, but no formal regional priority is published.

Important Product and Allergen Considerations

Organizations distributing donated food products should communicate ingredient and allergen information to event participants.

Michele’s Granola products generally contain tree nuts, and the company produces multiple varieties with different ingredients.

Applicants should:

• Review the ingredients for the products received
• Preserve the original packaging and ingredient labels
• Clearly communicate potential allergens
• Avoid repackaging products without ingredient information
• Ensure products are stored and distributed appropriately
• Ask Michele’s Granola about available varieties when allergen concerns are relevant

Organizations serving schools, children, camps, or healthcare populations should pay particular attention to food-allergy policies before requesting or distributing products.

Ineligible or Uncompetitive Requests

Michele’s Granola does not publish a detailed list of excluded organizations or events.

However, requests may be less competitive when they:

• Are submitted fewer than three weeks before the event when requesting 1-ounce samples
• Do not include a clear event date
• Do not identify the number of expected participants
• Request an unreasonable quantity of products
• Provide little information about the organization or event
• Are primarily commercial or promotional
• Seek cash funding rather than product support
• Are submitted on behalf of an individual rather than an organized event
• Do not allow sufficient time for production and shipping

Product requests from user-generated content creators or social media influencers should not be submitted through the event form. Michele’s Granola maintains a separate Creator Request Form for those inquiries.

Donation Amounts

Michele’s Granola does not publish standard product quantities or donation values.

Donation size may depend on:

• Expected event attendance
• Event purpose
• Available inventory
• Production capacity
• Shipping requirements
• Requested package size
• The number of requests under review
• The amount of advance notice provided

Applicants should request only the number of samples or products reasonably needed for the event.

For example, an organization expecting 250 participants should explain whether it is requesting one sample per attendee, products for volunteers only, or granola for a smaller group of program participants.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / ongoing
📅 Review Schedule: Requests are reviewed weekly
📅 Response Timeline: Within seven business days
📅 Required Lead Time for 1-Ounce Samples: At least three weeks
📅 Recommended Lead Time: Submit four to six weeks before the event when possible

Requests are reviewed in the order they are received.

The seven-business-day response period refers to Michele’s Granola’s review and communication timeline. It does not eliminate the need to submit sample requests at least three weeks before the event.

Organizations should apply earlier when:

• Requesting a large quantity
• Planning a major event
• Shipping will be required
• Products must be packed into attendee bags
• Event materials need to list Michele’s Granola as a sponsor
• Food-allergy or product-selection questions must be resolved

Application / Request Process

Organizations must complete Michele’s Granola’s online Event Donation Request Form.

Before submitting, applicants should be prepared to provide:

• Organization or event name
• Applicant contact information
• Event date
• Event location
• Description of the event
• Expected attendance
• Requested product type or quantity
• Description of how products will be used
• Information about the organization or community served

Applicants should clearly distinguish between an event product request and a request for financial support.

A strong request should explain:

1. Who is organizing the event
2. What the event will accomplish
3. Who will attend or benefit
4. How many products are needed
5. How the granola will be distributed
6. Why the event aligns with Michele’s Granola’s community values
7. When the products must arrive

Michele’s Granola reviews applications weekly and expects to respond within seven business days.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ Submit a Michele’s Granola Event Donation Request

Content creators seeking products for social media or user-generated content should use the separate application:

➡️ Submit a Michele’s Granola Creator Request

Important Distinction: Event Donations vs. Give One for Good Food

Michele’s Granola operates a broader charitable initiative known as Give One for Good Food®, through which the company donates 1% of sales to organizations working to improve the food system.

The Event Donation Request Form is separate from that grantmaking initiative.

Organizations using the event form should expect to request granola products or samples rather than a cash grant from the Give One for Good Food fund.

Tips for a Strong Request

Applicants should make the request easy to evaluate by providing specific details.

A strong application may include:

• The nonprofit’s mission or event purpose
• The number of anticipated participants
• The age group or population served
• The requested number of samples
• The event distribution plan
• Information about health, nutrition, food access, or community impact
• The date by which the products are needed
• Recognition available to Michele’s Granola
• A shipping address and reliable event contact

Applicants should avoid simply asking for “as much product as possible.” A clear quantity and distribution plan will help Michele’s Granola determine whether the request can be fulfilled.

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity may be a strong fit for organizations that:

• Need individually packaged snacks for an upcoming event
• Are hosting a charity run, walk, or cycling event
• Operate a nutrition, food access, or wellness program
• Are organizing a nonprofit conference or community gathering
• Need products for volunteers or participants
• Can provide at least three weeks of advance notice
• Can estimate the number of products needed
• Are seeking in-kind support rather than cash funding

Michele’s Granola’s Event Donation Program is best suited for organized community events that can clearly explain how donated food products will support participants, volunteers, or beneficiaries.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling review; applications reviewed weekly
Response Time: Within seven business days
Support Provided: Granola products and event samples
Cash Grants: Not offered through this application
Minimum Lead Time: Three weeks for 1-ounce samples
Recommended Lead Time: Four to six weeks
Geographic Reach: No formal restriction published; nationwide requests may be considered
Best Suited For: Nonprofit events, races, wellness programs, conferences, schools, volunteer activities, and community gatherings
Important Note: Content creators must use the separate Creator Request Form