SpartanNash Foundation

Taking care of our communities is at the heart of our We Serve Core Behavior. We support our communities every day through volunteer initiatives, corporate giving and product donations, in addition to fundraisers and grants through the SpartanNash Foundation. Our corporate and Foundation giving are centered around three main giving pillars — Hunger, Heroes and Hope. To learn more about the impact we drove in these areas last year, check out our latest SpartanNash Foundation summary of giving.

Since 2015, the SpartanNash Foundation has granted nearly $14.9 million to nonprofit partners:

Providing meals for the food insecure through food pantries and food banks
Mobilizing our global supply chain to provide water and food in response to natural disasters
Supporting our military Veterans and first responders, both physically and mentally
Providing training and nutritional education for Special Olympics athletes
Giving young people the knowledge and skills to plan for the future

With each of these efforts, we are enabling brighter futures for those served through our nonprofit partners, giving them continuing opportunities, a renewed sense of security, and the ability to thrive.

Hunger, Heroes and Hope

"At Kids' Food Basket, we rely on the generosity of our community to serve an average of 10,000 healthy evening meals to West Michigan kids each weekday. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of partners like SpartanNash, whose commitment to community engagement and philanthropy has fueled this critical work toward a more nourished tomorrow."

Tamara VanderArk-Potter

Vice President of Philanthropy, Kids’ Food Basket

“We are grateful for the commitment of SpartanNash, who believes, as we do, that it is imperative to join together to provide life-changing support for military families in their time of need after all they have done for all of us in our nation’s time of need.”

Brig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas

President and COO, Operation Homefront

"SpartanNash’s support of Junior Achievement communicates to students from across the region that they are a valuable part of our community. It shows that JA and SpartanNash believes in the futures of our students and their big dreams for a better and productive tomorrow. SpartanNash and Junior Achievement believe in the boundless potential of young people, giving them hope for a brighter future."

Bill Coderre

President and CEO, Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes

Annual Fundraising Campaigns

Throughout the year, the SpartanNash Foundation invites the communities we serve to join us in supporting national, regional and local 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners. Guests who visit SpartanNash-operated stores or shop with us online can donate at checkout. In 2024, we raised and granted over $1.1 million through four companywide fundraisers. Funds were granted to local chapters of Junior Achievement and Special Olympics, as well as food pantries and Hero partners that serve our military and provide disaster relief.

Grantmaking

We also invite nonprofit organizations that align with the Foundation’s giving pillars to submit a grant application. Grants are reviewed throughout the year by our SpartanNash Foundation Board of Trustees, with a focus on developing impactful partnerships in the communities we serve.

SpartanNash Foundation Officers

Tony Sarsam, Chairman
Ileana McAlary, President
Adrienne Chance, Executive Director
Laura Gibson, Treasurer
Dawn Bredeweg, Secretary

SpartanNash Foundation Board of Trustees

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the focus areas of support for the SpartanNash Foundation?

The SpartanNash Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who align with our three primary focus areas – Hunger, Heroes and Hope – in the communities SpartanNash serves. The Foundation also supports legacy initiatives, including our more than 30-year partnership with Special Olympics.

Who are grants awarded to?

To be eligible to receive a grant from the SpartanNash Foundation, the organization must be a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in the communities we serve.

Where can I find the grant application and submission schedule?

The grant application and schedule for submission are located at spartannash.com/foundation. Grant requests are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Grant applications must be submitted in one file attachment and sent to [email protected] by 5 p.m. ET of the day grant applications are due.

What territories do you support through the Foundation?

The SpartanNash Foundation supports organizations located within a 30-mile radius of our nearly 200 retail stores, distribution centers, and service centers located in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Minneapolis; and Norfolk, Va. The Foundation will only consider applications from organizations providing services in these regions.

How often can our nonprofit organization apply for a grant?

Grants applicants are welcome to apply annually. Grants are reviewed by the Foundation Board of Trustees four times each year.

If I received funding through one of the four retail fundraising campaigns, can I still apply for a Foundation grant in the same year?

No. Any organization that receives funding through a retail fundraising campaign will not be reviewed for a grant in the same calendar year. Organizations may receive one donation from the Foundation annually.

When will my full application be evaluated?

The full application review process takes approximately 12 weeks from the grant application due date. All organizations will be informed of their status once a decision has been made by the Foundation Board of Trustees.

Can I submit my application via mail?

All grant applications must be submitted via email at [email protected]. If you have technical difficulties in emailing your application due to file size, etc., please send an inquiry to this email for alternate options.

What is not funded through the SpartanNash Foundation?

The SpartanNash Foundation does not make grants to:

Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits
Organizations outside a 30-mile radius of our retail stores, distribution centers and service centers
Organizations that do not align with our focus areas of Hunger, Heroes and Hope
Organizations that have previously received a donation from the SpartanNash Foundation through a retail fundraiser held in the same calendar year
Individuals
Endowments
National ceremonies, memorials, conferences, fundraising dinners, testimonials or other similar events
Elected officials
Organizations that do not comply with our Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy, including those that allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age or protected Veteran status.

If any of the above apply to your organization or grant request, you will not be considered.

Are there other ways to receive financial support from SpartanNash or the SpartanNash Foundation?

Yes. SpartanNash is committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you are seeking support for a sponsorship or fundraiser – or would like to request gift cards or product donations – please complete the donation request form.