About this foundation

The Kroger Co. Foundation is the company's private foundation (est. 1987) that supports local and national nonprofit organizations focused on ending hunger and serving communities. Kroger centers its giving on the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste action plan, donating food and charitable funds and investing in innovation to reduce food waste. The site names national partners and describes quarterly grant processing and an online portal for requests. Foundation activity is presented alongside corporate community programs and reporting.

Funding focus

Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste action plan is our mission to end hunger and waste in our local communities and make sure more fresh, nutritious food achieves its highest purpose: feeding people.

Grant programs