Grants & Grantees
“Hoy Invita Simón” Small Grant Food Program
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Simón Bolívar Foundation has undertaken several initiatives that can help alleviate the effect of this disease in and out of Venezuela. This time the Foundation is launching a grant program called “Hoy Invita Simón” to help fund food initiatives in local communities hard hit by the economic and social impact of the pandemic.
Grantees
Aid for Aids International Inc.
Reducing food insecurity for economically vulnerable populations, like the Venezuelan diaspora in New York by distributing food packages with a 2-week food supply twice a month.
Big little JC Association
Supporting communities in need with baskets of vegetables, fruits, meats, and non-perishable items. The program aims to reach the members of the Venezuelan diaspora in the Greater Houston area that been economically affected by the COVID-19, especially families with special needs children.
Food Rescue US
Opening community kitchens in Washington D.C. to distribute a total of 4,500 free meals for people in need during 9-weeks.
Fulshear Outreach and Development Corporation
Providing 24,000 pounds of prepared meals and food pantries to communities in need for 5 months.
SVC Foundation Corp.
Proving a food bank service twice a month for eighteen weeks in support of families in vulnerable situations in the Doral, Florida area.