Southwest and Central Virginia resources for those facing food insecurity

Immediate Food Assistance

Feeding Southwest Virginia

• Website: www.feedingswva.org
• Phone: 540-342-3011
• Services: Direct food assistance, information about local food pantries and distribution centers
• Coverage: 26-county service area

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

• Website: www.brafb.org/find-food
• Main Office (Verona): 540-248-3663
• Lynchburg Branch: 434-845-4099
• Winchester Branch: 540-665-0770
• Charlottesville Branch: 434-296-3663
• Services: Food pantries, mobile food pantries, and SNAP application assistance
• Coverage: Central and western Virginia regions

Federation of Virginia Food Banks

• Website: vafoodbanks.org/find-food/

The Salvation Army

• www.salvationarmyusa.org/location-finder/?services=7-d8b296be86-jsdss4

Feed More

• feedmore.org/agency-locator/

SNAP Benefits Information and Application

• Virginia CommonHelp
  • Website: commonhelp.virginia.gov
  • Services: Online application for SNAP benefits, status checking, and account management
• Enterprise Call Center: 855-635-4370
  • Services: Help with benefit applications and questions

Additional Resources

• 211 Virginia
  • Phone: Dial 2-1-1
  • Services: 24/7 referrals to local food pantries and other assistance programs
• WIC Program
  • Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/wic/
  • Services: Nutrition assistance for women, infants, and children
• Virginia Department of Social Services
  • Website: www.dss.virginia.gov
  • Services: Information about all available food assistance programs and benefits

Local Food Pantry Networks:

• Contact either Feeding Southwest Virginia or Blue Ridge Area Food Bank for information about the nearest food pantry or distribution center in their extensive networks
• No proof of income required at most locations
• Multiple visits allowed
• Anyone in need of food assistance is welcome