A group of dedicated Dot Foods employees meets multiple times a year, volunteering their time to Dot Charitable. They do so because they care.
They care about their communities. They care about nonprofit organizations. And they care where Dot's charitable dollars go. Through this philanthropic spirit, our company has impacted numerous towns, cities, and individuals across the country.
Each of our distribution centers and corporate offices has a charitable committee that leads the charge with fundraising events, volunteerism, and grant approval for their area of the country.
If you are a not-for-profit and your organization's mission falls within our focus areas, we encourage you to apply for a grant or reach out for more information about our charitable programs.
Illinois Charitable Region Grants
Charitable Program Grants
501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities can submit a grant request if it aligns with one of our focus areas. Schools and Little Leagues may also apply for a concessions grant using this form. Grantees may apply for each qualifying grant once every rolling 12 months.
Small Grants
Nonprofit organizations and Dot employees hosting a fundraising event may apply for this grant for Dorothy's Market credit if the event falls under one of our focus areas and is submitted at least 10 days prior to the event. Dot employees can apply here for team activity support or other eligible needs.
Food Pantry Grants
Food pantries that are clients of a Feeding America food bank may apply for this grant once a year, which is awarded in Dorothy's Market credit for food products and cash to purchase food items. Please note that food pantries may also apply for one Charitable Program Grant each year.
Distribution Center Area Grants
Our Passion Projects
Alzheimer's Association
Since becoming a National Team for the Alzheimer's Association in 2015, we have raised almost $1.2 million for the fight against Alzheimer's.
Neighbor-to-Neighbor
We donated and delivered $330,000 of food products to 67 local food pantries in 2021 through our Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program.
United Way
Between the employee-raised funds and our 50 cents-on-the-dollar match, we have donated $5.1 million to the United Way since 2000.
Dot Charitable Updates
Dot Charitable committees are busy all year round. Visit Giving in Action to find out about our ongoing causes and most recent initiatives.
Relief for Ukraine
Dot Foods donated $57,366 worth of food to Ukrainian refugees, thanks to the generosity of our employees.
Dot Charitable Update: July 2022
Dot Foods is helping our local communities get ready for the fall semester by donating to schools and school supply drives.
