Ten years ago, Curtis Granderson—”the Grandyman”—launched GRAND GIVING, a food insecurity campaign and fundraiser, that has donated more than 40 MILLION MEALS to children and families in need. Through a partnership with Kroger and Mariano’s, donations at the register throughout the month of November, benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Our commitment to striking out hunger is year round, so team up with us by making a donation to GRAND GIVING or volunteering your time!

 
 

You can make the difference

Food insecurity impacts over 40 million Americans during an average year - including millions of children who may not know when their next healthy meal is coming.


Millions of underserved children in the United States start their mornings without breakfast, end their days without dinner, and struggle through summer breaks without a single healthy meal.

Grand Giving supports food insecurity initiatives that provide free meals to children who need them most.

 
 
 
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$4M

Dollars raised to benefit local food banks across the nation

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40M+

Meals donated to families in need via food bank partners

 
 

Your donation matters. Join us in the fight against hunger.

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BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A healthy meal and a BRIGHT FUTURE

 
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 “Together we can knock hunger out of the park.”

~ Curtis Granderson

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More about #GrandGiving

Each year, the Grand Kids Foundation and its partners turn dollars raised into meals served as part of the month-long campaign in November. Every penny raised directly benefits our Food Bank partners.

About Grand Giving 

The month-long program hosted each November originated in Curtis Granderson's hometown of Chicago with partner grocery store Mariano's. Curtis founded the initiative after a series of camp programs inspired him to extend his community investment beyond education and athletics to nutrition and food insecurity.

The program has funded more than 40M meals for children and families in need. It has also expanded nationally to include a Day of Service tour, with in-person and digital engagement campaigns.

About Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson, also known as Grandyman, is a former MLB outfielder who’s considered one of the most philanthropic athletes in professional sports. The three-time MLB All-Star and Roberto Clemente Award recipient is also the founder of the Grand Kids Foundation (est. 2007) which aids in positive youth development through education, physical fitness and nutrition initiatives. In 2020, Curtis retired after 16 years in the big leagues and currently serves as the President of The Players Alliance, a non-profit comprised of 150 Black MLB players united to create increased opportunities for the Black community in the game of professional baseball.

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About the Grand Kids foundation

With a legacy of more than a decade of positive impact, Grand Kids was founded by Curtis Granderson in 2007 to provide educational and athletic opportunities to children in need across the country.

With coast to coast events including Grand Giving, The New Balance Fitness Challenge, Citi Community Home Runs, Little League Sponsorships and youth baseball programs, thousands of children benefit each year from programming hosted by Curtis and the Foundation.