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Friday, May 22, 2026

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UNFI Foundation Charity Classic raises record $1.1M for food‑access grants

The UNFI Foundation’s annual Charity Classic golf event generated a record $1.1 million, exceeding prior years’ totals. The fundraiser distributed $50,000 grants to each of 22 grantees, such as Farm Fresh Rhode Island and World Central Kitchen, to support both emergency relief and long‑term food‑system projects.

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Built for a Time Such as This: How ABFE Used a Tumultuous Time in History to Uplift Its Community

Built for a Time Such as This: How ABFE Used a Tumultuous Time in History to Uplift Its Community

In the wake of the 2020 pandemic and high‑profile racial killings, the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) released its report *Equity Under Review* to spotlight Black leaders in corporate philanthropy. A hostile shift after Donald Trump’s 2024 re‑election stripped the organization of critical DEI data, forcing the report to focus on the human side of the work. The findings reveal a post‑2024 decline in investments to Black communities, a lack of dedicated funding portfolios, and the impact of the 2023 Supreme Court affirmative‑action decision. ABFE concludes with seven actionable strategies to revive and sustain Black‑focused philanthropy.

Source: Nonprofit Quarterly

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