Asda Foundation’s new £400,000 Foodbank Fundamentals Fund has been set up in response to the continuing cost-of-living crisis across the UK.

Groups in the UK who distribute food and other essential items for disadvantaged members of the local community will have two weeks to apply for a grant of up to £750.

Applications will be considered from not-for-profit organisations who distribute food to the most disadvantaged in the community, such as food banks, community pantries, social supermarkets, soup kitchens and breakfast clubs.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be not-for-profit.
• Have an annual income below £250,000.
• Have governing documents.
• Have a safeguarding policy.
• Have a bank account (that accepts cheques) in the group’s name and be able to provide proof.

For groups that have more than one branch or sub-group in the same community, Asda Foundation can only support one of these groups with an award.

Costs for the foodbank or food service providers are supported.

Funding can only be used for:

• Essential food (including baby food/formula).
• Basic hygiene items (including toiletries, nappies and baby wipes).
• White goods (e.g. fridge, freezer).
• Storage and essential fixtures/fittings (containers, shelving).
• Fuel costs for delivering food provisions to isolated members of the community.

Applicants are advised to apply early as the scheme may close early if demand for funding is high.

Applications will be accepted from 15 July (10am) to 29 July 2025 (10am).