October 26, 2026
Both Sides of the Grant Table
Charitable food organizations are asking to use verified local food-access data to demonstrate unmet need in grant applications. What that changes for funders, and why it fits a trust-based approach.
April 30, 2026
The Handoff: Why Charitable Food Recovery Is Getting Harder Just When We Need It Most
Inside the operational reality of retailer-to-pantry food donation, where coordination gaps, capacity limits, and tightening supply collide with rising demand.
March 26, 2026
When the Safety Net Shrinks, Who's Left Holding It?
Most federal policy changes arrive slowly enough that foundations can watch, assess, and respond over time. The SNAP cuts in H.R. 1 are different. The eligibility changes are effective immediately. The cost shifts arrive in 2027. And the demand on your grantee network is already building.
February 20, 2026
Healthcare Costs and the Hidden Driver of Food Insecurity
When families spend significantly more on health insurance, fewer dollars remain for food. The expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies is an upstream driver of food insecurity that community foundations and food relief organizations cannot afford to ignore.
November 12, 2025
The Philanthropy Paradox: Why Fewer Donors Are Giving More (And What It Means for Community Foundations)
New research reveals affluent giving participation has dropped 10 percentage points since 2015, yet average gifts now exceed $33,000. This creates an urgent coordination crisis for community foundations.