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RecycleMore periodically offers grant opportunities to nonprofits, businesses, and institutions with various projects that may be aligned with edible food recovery, waste prevention, and community, etc.
Proposed recipients must be located within the RecycleMore jurisdiction and/or service the residents and/or businesses within the RecycleMore jurisdiction.
All active RecycleMore available grants can be found on this page.
Please see specific grants submission requirements and timeline within each available grant below.
AWARDEES
Edible Food Recovery Grant 2025
The purpose of this grant is to assist Edible Food Recovery Organizations (FROs) with preventing edible surplus food from going to compost or disposal by ensuring it is being recovered and used to feed people who need it. The funds provided for this grant are meant to bolster the existing edible food recovery network in West Contra Costa County to reduce food insecurity, as well as conserve natural resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by preventing edible food from going to waste.
Thank you to all that submitted applications. Congratulations to the recipients!
As of May 19, 2025, these are the award recipients of this grant and the total amount awarded of $77,107:
| Food Recovery Organization | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|
| ABLE Community Development Foundation | $7,593.00 |
| Anchor of Life Church | $11,118.00 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | $17,391.00 |
| North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church | $4,859.00 |
| Richmond Emergency Food Pantry | $6,291.00 |
| SoJourner Truth Presbyterian Church | $1,492.00 |
| St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Jerome Church | $8,363.00 |
| True Fellowship Baptist Church | $20,000.00 |
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AWARDEES
Edible Food Recovery Equipment Grant 2024
The purpose of this grant was to assist Edible Food Recovery Organizations (FROs) with preventing edible surplus food from going to compost or disposal by ensuring it is being recovered and used to feed people who need it. The funds provided for this grant were meant to bolster the existing edible food recovery network in West Contra Costa County to reduce food insecurity, as well as conserve natural resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by preventing edible food from going to waste.
Thank you to all that submitted applications. Congratulations to the recipients!
As of April 12, 2024, these are the award recipients of this grant and the total amount awarded:
| Food Recovery Organization | Equipment Funded | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | Double Oven | $20,624.57 |
| Dishwasher | ||
| ABLE Community Development | Walk-in Fridge | $13,040.84 |
| Scale | ||
| Living Hope Neighborhood Church | Fridge/Freezer | $1,682.98 |
| Storage Shelves | ||
| North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church | Gas Range Stove | $14,016.38 |
| Refrigerator (2 Qty) | ||
| Richmond Emergency Food Pantry | 3 Door Freezer | $17,725.42 |
| 2 Door Freezer | ||
| True Fellowship Baptist Church | Fridge | $6,598.76 |
| Storage Bins | ||
| Scale | ||
| Community Villages | Storage Containers | $24,848,59 |
| Fridge/Freezer | ||
| Pallet Jack | ||
| Scale | ||
| Shelving | ||
| Wagon Cart | ||
| Conveyor Rollers | ||
| Moving Straps |