Duties / Expectations:
Grant Writer — Nonprofit Mobile Food Pantry (Westchester County, Putnam County, NY
and Fairfield County, CT)
Part-Time/Freelance
Westchester-based nonprofit mobile food pantry seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and
experienced Grant Writer to support our fundraising efforts on a part-time basis. This role will consist primarily of researching, writing, and submitting LOIs, grant proposals, and preparing follow-up reports for funders.
About Us
Founded in 1997, we are a community-focused mobile food pantry dedicated to improving
access to healthy food access for underserved populations across southeastern New York and Connecticut. Our work is grassroots, fast-moving, and impact-driven.
Responsibilities
● Research prospective grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and a few
governmental sources
● Track deadlines and submission requirements
● Write and submit compelling cover letters, grant proposals and letters of inquiry
● Collaborate with leadership to gather program data, budgets, and impact stories
● Prepare accurate and timely grant reports and follow-up documentation
● Maintain organized records of submissions and outcomes
Qualifications
● Proven experience writing successful grant proposals for nonprofits
● Strong research, writing, and editing skills
● Highly organized, with attention to detail, and strong deadline management
● Comfortable working independently on a freelance basis
● Experience with food security, hunger relief, or community-based nonprofits is a plus
● Familiarity with Salesforce and other common grant databases preferred
Details
● Part-time, freelance/contract role
● Flexible hours with deadline-based deliverables
● Remote work, with preference for candidates in the vicinity of Southeastern NY/CT
● Compensation based on experience (hourly or per-project)
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