All eligible applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated track record of addressing food insecurity in your local community
• Clarity, feasibility, and anticipated impact of the plan for the proposed use of funds
• Creative or unique approach to addressing food insecurity
• Thoughtful ways of giving back that address the specific needs of the communities served and demonstrate measurable impact

Recipients will be selected after two rounds of reviews and scoring will be conducted by a panel of judges consisting of Toast, Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), Hello Alice, and/or their designees. For tips on crafting a strong application, please refer to these Hello Alice resources: Build a Grants Strategy (program),  Write a Winning Grant Application (guide) and Pro-Tips Workshop (video).