Emergency Grant Funding Available for Huron County Food Pantries

The Huron County Community Foundation (HCCF) is offering emergency grant funding to help local food pantries continue meeting community needs during and after the delay/pause in SNAP benefit disbursements.

The Emergency Food Pantry Funding Grant is designed to help local organizations maintain normal operations or manage increased demand caused by the SNAP delay beginning in November 2025.

“Our county’s food pantries are a vital resource for our neighbors facing food insecurity,” said HCCF Executive Director, Mackenzie Price. “These pantries have stepped up in a big way to ensure Huron County families have access to food, regardless of their economic situation. We’ve talked with pantries seeing record numbers of community members come through their doors. One pantry reported a 134% increase in families served compared to this time last year. Our goal is to support these amazing programs as they continue to serve our community during this time of increased need.”

While SNAP benefits are beginning to be disbursed again, many food pantries have already drawn down their operating reserves to keep up with demand in recent weeks. HCCF’s emergency funding aims to help bridge that gap and ensure no Huron County family goes without access to food.

Grant Eligibility and Terms

• Must be a physical pantry located in Huron County, Michigan

• Must have been operational for at least six months

• Each pantry may request up to $1,250

• Grant funds must be used to purchase food or infant formula

• Requests must be made prior to November 28, 2025

Food pantries can apply for emergency funding through the link below:
https://forms.gle/npVV3LZg46PSA8LM6

Questions? Contact Mackenzie -  mackenzie@huroncounty.com or 989-269-2850