Asda Foundation – Foodbank Fundamentals Fund

Set up in 1988, the ASDA Foundation is Asda’s charity. The Foundation offers a number of grants programmes at different times throughout the year, providing more than £3 million to Asda communities.

The new Foodbank Fundamentals Fund has been launched in response to the continuing cost-of-living crisis.

Objectives of Fund

The aim of the Fund is to provide essential items and equipment for UK food distributors to sustain and enhance their services for the disadvantaged members of the local community.

Fixed grants of £750 are available.

Who Can Apply

Applications are accepted 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 (as the Foundation prioritises supporting grassroots organisations, the income limit ensures funding has the greatest local impact).
• 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.

Eligible Expenditure

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.

How To Apply

For more information on the fund and details on how to apply, please visit the Funding Leeds website: Foodbank Fundamentals | Asda Foundation

The Fund opens at 10 am on 15 July and closes 10 am 29 July 2025.

Applicants are advised that the scheme may close early if demand for funding is high.