Cleveland Clinic Pledges $50 Million to Fight Hunger in Ohio

The five-year commitment will support food banks and community organizations across the Clinic's service areas.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Cleveland Clinic has announced a five-year, $50 million commitment to reduce hunger in Ohio, Florida, and Nevada by supporting local food banks, pantries, and community-based organizations that provide food to those in need. The funding will primarily support the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and similar organizations across the regions where the Clinic operates.

Why it matters

Food insecurity remains a significant challenge nationwide, with the number of Americans living in food-insecure households increasing to 47 million in 2023, including nearly 14 million children. As a major healthcare provider and anchor institution in the community, Cleveland Clinic's investment reflects its belief that addressing hunger is essential to improving overall health and creating stronger, healthier communities.

The details

The Clinic's long-term $50 million investment is designed to give community organizations the stability they need to plan for the future and expand their programs. The funding will support food banks, pantries, and markets across Northeast Ohio, Florida, and Las Vegas, Nevada — locations where the Clinic has facilities. Cleveland Clinic has also previously contributed $2 million to local food banks in 2025 and invested $10.4 million in 2023 to advance innovative food-access initiatives.

  • Cleveland Clinic announced the five-year, $50 million commitment on March 10, 2026.
  • The Clinic previously contributed $2 million to local food banks in 2025 and invested $10.4 million in 2023 to advance food-access initiatives.

The players

Cleveland Clinic

A major healthcare provider and anchor institution in the Cleveland, Ohio community.

Greater Cleveland Food Bank

A food bank serving Northeast Ohio that will receive a portion of the Cleveland Clinic's $50 million commitment.

Dr. Tom Mihaljevic

The CEO of Cleveland Clinic.

Kristin Warzocha

The CEO of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

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What they’re saying

“We are profoundly grateful to the Cleveland Clinic for this extraordinary investment in our community. The need among families remains high, and this remarkable commitment — especially to addressing childhood hunger — sends a powerful message that the health of our community begins with access to nutritious food.”

— Kristin Warzocha, CEO, Greater Cleveland Food Bank

“As an anchor institution, Cleveland Clinic has a duty to reinvest in the communities we serve. This commitment reflects our belief that addressing hunger is essential to improving overall health and creating stronger, healthier communities for generations to come.”

— Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, CEO, Cleveland Clinic

What’s next

The Cleveland Clinic's $50 million commitment to fight hunger in Ohio, Florida, and Nevada will be implemented over the next five years, with the funding supporting local food banks, pantries, and community organizations in those regions.

The takeaway

Cleveland Clinic's substantial investment in addressing food insecurity in its service areas underscores the important role that major healthcare providers can play in tackling social determinants of health and building stronger, healthier communities. This commitment reflects a growing recognition that improving access to nutritious food is essential to improving overall community health.