The Vital Impact Fund is the signature fund of The County Foundation and brings together Vital Signs data and grants to address the critical needs of Prince Edward County.
Now in its third year, Vital Impact Fund will concentrate its efforts on a defined focus area to deepen impact and respond to community needs.
Food insecurity is one of the most pressing challenges facing our community right now. Currently 1 in 4 households in Hastings-Prince Edward are dealing with food insecurity. Rising costs have made it increasingly difficult for many individuals and families to prioritize healthy meals in their budgets.
For 2026, the Vital Impact Fund will be accepting applications focused on Food Security, with the aim of supporting the processes, efficiencies, and infrastructure of our local organizations working to address food insecurity. $180,000 will be invested through the Vital Impact Fund toward improving access to food and addressing food insecurity throughout Prince Edward County.
By building organizational capacity and improving coordination across the sector, The County Foundation aims to create more sustainable solutions to increase access to food.
This is not an issue that anyone can tackle in a year, as food insecurity is a complex and systematic problem, but our hope is to focus on supporting practical, community-driven solutions that can strengthen our local food systems.
Additional information on the Vital Impact Fund, as well as a Vital Signs brief on food insecurity, is in the following link: 2026 Vital Impact Fund & Vital Signs Food Security Brief
