Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation provide charitable support to nonprofit organizations across the United States. Their mission, rooted in the company's founding principles from 1969, focuses on offering care and comfort to the communities where they operate. The organization’s giving program offers both in-kind donations and sponsorship funding. For over 25 years, the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation has also awarded grants to selected nonprofit organizations.

The primary focus areas for their donations and grants include addressing food insecurity and hunger relief, as well as promoting diversity and inclusion. Through the Cracker Barrel Food for Families initiative, launched in 2021, Cracker Barrel emphasizes providing support to underserved minority communities by tackling food insecurity, community food needs, and food waste reduction. Organizations that can demonstrate impact in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted through an online portal where users first create an account. Only organizations that are aligned with Cracker Barrel’s focus areas and values will be considered. The company explicitly states it does not fund programs that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor does it fund Feeding America member food banks directly through this application process (separate applications are required for those organizations).

Cracker Barrel acknowledges that while many worthy organizations apply, not all can be funded. Interested applicants can create an account or log in to the online submission platform. For questions or issues with the process, applicants are directed to contact the support team through the platform.