West Palm Beach, Fla. — [December 2, 2025] — Quantum Foundation, a private grantmaking organization, has awarded a $136,587 Food Insecurity Grant to strengthen and expand local nutrition-focused food access programs, reaffirming its commitment to addressing one of the region’s most urgent community health priorities. The grant, supported in partnership with the Related Ross Foundation and the Cleveland Clinic, will sustain and enhance the Feed the Hungry initiative and its network of grassroots distribution partners.
“Food insecurity is one of the greatest barriers to health, and Quantum Foundation is committed to helping remove that barrier. This grant reflects our belief in a nutrition-first approach and in the dedicated partners who make it possible. We look forward to welcoming additional organizations that share our commitment to this mission,” says Eric Kelly, President of Quantum Foundation.
Feed the Hungry was founded nearly forty years ago by Dan Shorter, a respected voice in journalism and public affairs, who remains rooted in its mission to increase access to nutritious food across neighborhoods that need it most.
“Feed the Hungry was built on the idea that dignity starts with access to real, nourishing food. This support allows our volunteers to continue showing up for families in ways that truly matter. With more partners joining in, we can expand that impact even further,” says Dan Shorter, Founder of Feed the Hungry.
Food insecurity continues to be a core pillar of Cleveland Clinic’s community mission. Over the past year, the program shifted from broad food distribution to a more intentional, nutrition-centered model, an evolution strongly championed by the Cleveland Clinic to ensure families receive healthier, high-quality options.
A key part of that impact is powered by trusted community partners, including The Rose Trolley, which delivers nutritious meals directly to homebound individuals, ensuring that residents who face mobility, transportation, or health challenges are not overlooked. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, a historic anchor in the Northwest community, continues its role as a volunteer center, distributing fresh food on the second Saturday of every month through a convenient drive-up system that serves families.
“The strength of this program lies in its community roots. From neighborhood churches to the Rose Trolley team that shows up every day with compassion and care. We’re proud to support partners who are delivering vital support where it matters most, and we believe this work deserves sustained investment from across the region,” says Jeremy Morse. Executive Director, Related Ross Foundation.
While the Quantum grant will keep the program moving forward, additional philanthropic partners were essential to ensuring its long-term sustainability and growth.###
ABOUT RELATED ROSS FOUNDATION
The Related Ross Foundation is the grantmaking nonprofit arm of Related Ross, dedicated to ensuring that West Palm Beach’s growth benefits the entire community. Established in 2023, the Foundation works in close partnership with residents to revitalize the Historic Northwest District, Coleman Park, and Pleasant City. Its funding pillars including economic opportunity, community flourishing, and cultural vitality reflect Related Ross’s vision for well-connected and culturally enriched neighborhoods. Through 2025, Related Ross has pledged more than $10 million in charitable contributions, including $8.35 million to Palm Beach State College and $1 million to Roosevelt Elementary School.
ABOUT CLEVELAND CLINIC IN FLORIDA
Cleveland Clinic in Florida is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic’s Florida market includes Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. The Florida market is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For more information about Cleveland Clinic in Florida, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org.
ABOUT QUANTUM FOUNDATION
Quantum Foundation’s mission is to inspire and fund initiatives that improve the health of Palm Beach County residents. The health foundation was formed from $125 million in proceeds from the sale of JFK Medical Center. Now in its third decade of community investment, the foundation has assets of approximately $175 million. Since its inception, Quantum Foundation has awarded $175 million to hundreds of Palm Beach County nonprofit grantees. Every dollar the foundation grants stays in the county to benefit local communities.
