At each Dot Foods location, dedicated employees meet 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 made a tremendous impact on our local communities. 
 
All our distribution centers and corporate offices have charitable committees that lead the charge with fundraising events, volunteerism, and grant approval for their regions.
 
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.

Our Contributions

Our Passion Projects

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Alzheimer's Association

Since becoming a National Team for the Alzheimer's Association in 2015, we have raised almost $1.4 million for the fight against Alzheimer's.
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Neighbor to Neighbor

We donated and delivered $405,000 of food products to 76 local food pantries in 2022 through our Neighbor to Neighbor program.
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United Way

Between the employee-raised funds and our 50 cents-on-the-dollar match, we have donated $5.5 million to the United Way since 2000.

Apply For a Grant

Do you need funds, products, or volunteers to support your organization? One of our locations might be able to help! If you meet the qualifications below, submit a grant application through our new platform. APPLY NOW
We award grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities.
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Your organization’s headquarters must be near one of our locations.
Your grant request must align with one of our focus areas.

Dot Charitable Updates

Tracy Family Foundation

Dot’s founding family established the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) in 1997 to "advance innovative, collaborative, and sustainable change in communities and cultivate a philanthropic spirit in all generations of the Robert and Dorothy Tracy family."
 
Since its inception, TFF has awarded more than $50 million to organizations primarily located in West Central Illinois. Dot Foods proudly donates a portion of our profits to the foundation to support their mission.

Grant Application

If you’re interested in receiving a grant from any of our locations, submit an application.

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