Cost of Living Fund: Merton Food Distribution Hub Grant 2025-27
Merton Council is inviting bids to run Merton’s new Surplus Food Distribution Hub, funded by our Cost of Living Emergency fund. The hub will source, coordinate, and distribute surplus food to local food aid organisations, ensuring access to safe, nutritious supplies.
Grant Details:
- Up to £110,000 over two years (March/April 2025 start).
- Open to Merton-based organisations (or partnerships) ready to scale operations.
Key Deliverables:
- Efficient food collection and distribution across the borough.
- Supplying food pantries and building relationships with local growers and suppliers.
- Recruiting and managing volunteers.
- Exploring funding opportunities to ensure long-term sustainability.
Eligibility and Timeline: Applications open at 9am on 17th January 2025, and close 5pm on the 20th February 2025.
Learn more and apply: CLICK HERE
Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People (UK)
Schools and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that help children across the UK have a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives that provide food and support to young people. These grants assist schools and organisations in offering nutritious food, healthy activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing—such as breakfast clubs or snacks—and equipment for healthy pursuits. Every three months, three local good causes or projects are selected for the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK, with grants awarded based on the number of votes each project receives. The funding is being made available through the Tesco Stronger Starts Programme, which is managed by Groundwork across the UK and is working with greenspace scotland to support applicants in Scotland. Applications can be made at any time.
Grants to Help People Clear Domestic Gas & Electricity Debts (England, Scotland & Wales)
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