Food Love Grants

Food Love Grants is sponsored by Popeyes Foundation. Funds local nonprofits combating hunger and food insecurity. While not directly for individuals, these grants support programs that provide food assistance to individuals.

At the Popeyes Foundation, we believe it's important to give back to our communities. That's why, we direct funds raised in restaurants back locally. FOOD LOVE GRANTS PROGRAM Our Food Love Grants program focuses on nonprofits that serve food to those who need it.

Our Food Love Grants support comes to life throughout Popeyes neighborhoods with programs support ranging from onsite feeding, mobile kitchens, homebound food delivery programs, out-of-school meals, and disaster-related food support. Support is directed to IRS approved 501(c)3 nonprofits that are invited to apply by the Popeyes Foundation. Since 2023, more than $2.

9 million has been directly locally; supporting over 8. 7 million meals. Through the Popeyes Foundation’s SERVING WITH LOVE ® platform, Food Love Grants will be directed back to participating communities per the below funding guidelines and program parameters.

The Popeyes Foundation’s Food Love Grants are a local DMA-based program that directs funds raised in-restaurants back to local 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that provide food to those in need. This program ensures the money raised within that community is used to support those in need in that area. The Food Love Grants program supports IRS approved 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that:​ 1.

Serve food to those who need it – focusing on food insecure, those with limited access, underserved, low-income individuals and families. 2. Provide individuals, families, and communities access to food and food resources during a natural crisis.

•Out-of-school meal programs ​ •Warm, delivery meal programs for homebound individuals •Neighborhood co-op food programs that teach families how to grow food and/or grocery shop economically •Disaster-related food support​ The Popeyes Foundation does not fund IRS approved 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that:​ ​1. Fall outside of the above criteria,​ 2. Have a specific religious or political affiliation, 3.

Discriminate or withhold services based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or military status. 2026 Food Love Grants Program In 2026, more than $1. 12 million was directed to nearly 150 local nonprofits throughout 100 market areas.

See the below list of the supported nonprofits. The Food Love Grants Program continues to follow an invitation-only grants process. If your organization fits the above criteria and would like to be considered for a future grant cycle, please complete the Food Love Grants Nonprofit Consideration Form .

Please see the below FAQs for more information. Frequently asked questions What is the Food Love Grants program? ​ At the Popeyes Foundation, we believe it’s important to give back to our communities.

That’s why we direct funds raised in restaurants back to those local communities. Please see the above program overview section for which nonprofits this program supports. What is the grant range for a Food Love Grant?

​ In 2026, our grants range from $1,000 to more than $60,000. Why does the Popeyes Foundation follow an invitation-only application process? We seek nonprofits that are aligned with our mission and the spirit of what Food Love is about.

Additionally, we consider funds available by market area and opportunity for long-term partnership. While we would like to open the program up for proposals, we currently do not have the resources to review a high volume of proposals. WHAT IS THE 2026 GRANT CYCLE FOR THE FOOD LOVE GRANTS PROGRAM?

Approved nonprofits can use grant funds to support their efforts from July 1, 2026 through December 15, 2026. What is the deadline to submit applications and when will winners be announced? Please reference the application deadline in your invitation email.

All 2026 Food Love Grantees will be notified by July 1, 2026. If I am experiencing technical questions with my application, who should I contact? Please reference the online resource center at: https://www.

submittable. com/help/submitter/ . If I am an invited nonprofit and have additional questions about the application process, who can I contact?

Email hello@popeyesfoundation. org Strengthening communities with food and support during times of need. At our Foundation, we’re delivering love to our people and our communities.

A love that stretches beyond our Cajun favorites. Our 501(c)3 was established in 2018. Check out our efforts since then.