MORE THAN $600,000 IN GRANT AWARDS NOW AVAILABLE

MEMPHIS, TENN. (March 03, 2026) – The Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program is now open with $600,000 available to non-profits in the communities where Monogram Foods team members live and work.

The Grants Program is dedicated to organizations in communities across Monogram Foods’ seven-state footprint, including Bristol, Indiana; Chandler, Minnesota; Denison, Iowa; Harlan, Iowa; Haverhill, Massachusetts; Martinsville, Indiana; Medford, Massachusetts; Memphis, Tennessee; Plover, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Massachusetts. Non-profits are invited to apply for a share of $60,000 in each of these communities.

In 2025, through the Grants Program and other giving efforts, the Foundation contributed more than $1.2 million and supported more than 120 nonprofit organizations across Monogram communities.

“We are proud to invest in the people and organizations creating real change close to home,” said Karl Schledwitz, President of the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Board, and co-founder of Monogram Foods. “By supporting local nonprofits, we help expand opportunities for children and families while strengthening the communities our team members care deeply about.”

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located within 100 miles of a Monogram Foods facility are eligible to apply. Funding decisions are made locally by team member grant committees who evaluate community needs and the potential impact of each proposal.

Applications are open now through May 29. To learn more about eligibility requirements and apply, visit:
www.monogramfoods/what-we-value/foundation

Funding decisions go out to all applicants in September and funds are released at the end of October.  

About Monogram Foods 
Monogram Foods is a packaged food producer and private label provider for strategic partners across the United States, manufacturing a wide range of products including meat snacks, appetizers, raw and cooked bacon, sandwiches, and corn dogs. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods operates 13 facilities in seven states and recently surpassed $1.2 billion in revenue. Monogram Foods is dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent, fostering a positive company culture, and serving the communities where it operates. 

About Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation
The Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation (the Foundation) was established in 2010. It is the 501(c)(3) charitable fund of Monogram Foods. It is funded by Monogram Foods owners, team members, and vendors. To date, more than $18 million has been donated to the fund.

Media Contact: 
Liz McKee, Director of Communications 
lmckee@monogramfoods.com