BBCF to get $20,000 from Revolve Fund to address food shortage during SNAP delays

The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) will receive a $20,000 grant from its partner, Revolve Fund, to help feed residents as delays in SNAP benefits continue during the government shutdown. 

“Revolve Fund complements its core mission of improving capital access for entrepreneurs by partnering with leading organizations that are addressing critical community needs,” said James Wahls, Founder and Managing Director of Revolve Fund. “Like BBCF, Revolve understands at the most fundamental level, everyone should have access to healthy food.”

The funds will be used to support the BBCF's programs and its fundraising efforts to provide food access, said an announcement from Revolve Fund on Wednesday. 

“BBCF is deeply grateful for the Revolve Fund’s grant to underwrite direct food support in the Black Belt during the current disruption of SNAP benefits, continuing high food costs and unprecedented strain on our local food banks,” said Christopher Spencer, President & CEO, Black Belt Community Foundation.

“As BBCF mobilizes resources and community partners during this time, Revolve is one of the first philanthropic organizations to step forward to support our Food for Families in the Black Belt Campaign. We look ahead to our productive, continued partnership with them to positively impact and transform the Black Belt region of Alabama.”