COVID Funding from Co-op

PLEASE NOTE THIS FUND IS NOW CLOSED. OUR COVID-19 FUND IS STILL OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS. PLEASE VIEW MORE INFORMATION HERE.


COVID Funding from Co-op - fighting food poverty

Kent Community Foundation (KCF) is delighted to administer funding from Co-op to help those address food needs. 

A message from Co-op: "You helped us raise an incredible £1.5m for the National Emergencies Trust by purchasing items from Co-op’s picnic range. The funding is now ready for distribution as we are seeing an increase in need for food interventions again.

"The money raised is being distributed on behalf of Co-op and the National Emergencies Trust by 46 community foundations across the UK."

Who can apply?
Funding is available to support food charities and other community organisations can apply for funding to support access to food and sustainable solutions to food poverty.

This funding will only go towards sustainable food poverty programmes which tackle Co-op’s funding priorities detailed below: 

  • REDISTRIBUTION - We will actively redistribute our surplus food to the people who need it most in our communities 
  • ACCESS - We will provide easy access to nutritious food and balanced meals for customers with a limited budget
  • UPSKILLING - We will help to educate and upskill customers on low cost meal solutions, limiting food waste and shopping smartly 
  • YOUNG PEOPLE - We will support future generations by prioritising the wellbeing of children and young people struggling with food insecurity
  • COMMUNITIES* - food programmes for vulnerable communities delivered in those communities

*whilst this includes emergency food, it also includes all programmes that address food insecurity and its impacts. 

How much you can apply for
Grants are up to £10,000.

When to apply
You can apply for funding from the 26 October to 13 November. 

How to apply
Applications for this funding can be made through the KCF COVID-19 online application form, which can be found here.

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