Our Mission:
Empowering changemakers to build a sustainable, equitable food system



Our Vision

We envision a future where food is a catalyst for healthy communities and environments, and is equally accessible to all.

We Believe....

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Our associates are a force for positive change

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In championing and empowering diverse-owned food businesses

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Food production should contribute to the regeneration of the earth and communities

UNFI Volunteering at Food Bank

Income should not determine the quality of your food

UNFI Volunteer Teaching

Hunger anywhere is unacceptable– food is a right for everyone

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That food waste is a solvable issue and should be eliminated

  • Our Funding 
Priorities

  • UNFI Flow Climate Smart Icon

    Climate Smart Agriculture

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    Food Access Innovations

  • UNFI Food Equity Icon

    Food Equity

  • UNFI Local Food Economies Icon

    Local Food
Economies

  • Our Funding 
Priorities

  • UNFI Flow Climate Smart Icon

    Climate Smart Agriculture

  • Food Access Icon

    Food Access Innovations

  • UNFI Food Equity Icon

    Food Equity

  • UNFI Local Food Economies Icon

    Local Food
Economies

UNFI Foundation Members In Food Bank Kitchen

Learn more about our funding priorities and process.

View funding guidelines