We found 6 food pantries listed for Rappahannock County, Virginia. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Rappahannock County, Virginia.
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 6 Food Pantry locations in Rappahannock, Virginia. You can also check your eligibility.
Harvest House Community Development Corp.
Phone: (703) 407-3451
Address: 4100 Hunt Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Our program proudly serves individuals that need additional food during the month. Please contact us at the number listed to obtain hours.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (703) 407-3451 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Frederick
- Montgomery
- District Of Columbia
- Calvert
- Charles
- Prince Georges
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- Fairfax
- Fairfax City
- Falls Church City
- Fauquier
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg City
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
- Anne Arundel
- Baltimore
- Baltimore City
- Carroll
- Harford
- Howard
- Queen Annes
- Washington
- Berkeley
- Frederick
- Winchester City
- Hampshire
- Dorchester
- Saint Marys
- Talbot
Food For Others Inc
Address: Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Tues: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes, and for the growing number of working poor who are unable to make ends meet and need to supplement their inadequate food supplies. Our Mission is to distribute free food to our neighbors in need, in partnership with our Northern Virginia community, and to provide opportunities for people to volunteer their resources.
Direct free food distributions are made at 16 street sites in low-income neighborhoods. Anyone in need of food may come to one of the following neighborhood sites at the times specified. The only question that is asked is, “How many people are in your household?” Please bring your own grocery bags.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Calvert
- Charles
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- District Of Columbia
- Fairfax
- Fairfax City
- Falls Church City
- Fauquier
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg City
- Jefferson
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
- Fairfax City
Christian Relief Services
Phone: (703) 317-9086
Address: 8301 Richmond Hwy, SUITE 900, Alexandria, VA 22309. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Domestic Relief & Self help programs provides emergency assistance, school supplies, new shoes, new coats, new blankets, hygiene items, monthly and supplemental food, food pantry repair, home repair or assistance with youth enrichment projects, we are doing all we can to lend a helping hand.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- maintenance & repairs
- clothing
- blankets & fans
- personal care items
Appointments :
Call (703) 317-9086 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- Fairfax
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
Streetlight Community Outreach Ministries
Phone: (703) 491-2288
Address: 1550 Prince William Pkwy, SUITE B, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
StreetLight is dedicated to promoting change and restoration in the lives of people who are experiencing overwhelming brokenness and poverty. We accomplish this through a variety of inter-related programs and services that assist our clients in achieving individual success and physical and emotional well-being.
Food pantry and clothing closet program provides one week’s worth of groceries to every family who visits. Just as important we offer spiritual and emotional support. Our volunteers are committed to taking the time to listen, to pray and to offer counsel.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- support network
- spiritual support
Appointments :
Call (703) 491-2288 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- Fairfax
- Fairfax City
- Falls Church City
- Fauquier
- Fredericksburg City
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
Action in Community Through Service of Prince William, Inc. (ACTS)
Phone: (703) 368-4141
Address: 9317 Grant Ave, Manassas, VA 20110. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
ACTS Emergency Assistance Office offers food to families experiencing crisis situations. If you are having trouble making ends meet, you may feel forced to choose between food and rent. While we can't help with rent, we do have an extensive food pantry. You and your children will receive up to a week's worth of groceries, including fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meat, bread and other staples, and even a birthday cake if you need one. We know many people have dietary restrictions, so we strive to accommodate your needs as much as possible by providing sugar free, gluten free, and low salt items when requested. We always have some specialty items to choose from, too. We are even able to provide diapers if they are needed.
Come Thanksgiving, our Operation Turkey provides 700-1000 families with all they need for full holiday meals, including gift cards to purchase their own turkey.
The ACTS Food Pantry is located in the Family Services Center. If you come at a time or day when we aren't open, our "Bread Shed" is always open. Take whatever you need. Over the summer, we also usually have tables set up with fresh vegetables donated by local farmers' markets that are free for the taking.
Clients are eligible to obtain food assistance through the ACTS Food Pantry once per month. Food is distributed on a walk-in basis. No appointment is needed.
Documents required:
• A Photo I.D (required at each visit)
• Proof of Address (required at initial visit and any time you move)
• Proof of Income (pay stubs or benefit/award letters or current bank statement required at each financial assistance visit)
• Household member verification (Birth Certificate OR Social Security cards OR a piece of mail with the persons name on it postmarked within the last 30 days).
Hours of Operation:
M, Th: 9-11:30am/1-3pm
T: 1-3pm/5-6:30pm
W: Closed
F: 9-11:30 (only)
We follow the federal governments policies for most holidays and for inclement weather
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (703) 368-4141 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Calvert
- Charles
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- District Of Columbia
- Fairfax
- Fairfax City
- Falls Church City
- Fauquier
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg City
- Jefferson
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Calvert
- Charles
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- District Of Columbia
- Fairfax
- Fairfax City
- Falls Church City
- Fauquier
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg City
- Jefferson
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
Christ Chapel
Phone: (703) 670-8481
Address: 13909 Smoketown Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Christ Chapel believes in reaching the lost with God’s Word, teaching people God’s Word will transform lives and unleashing God's people to fulfill their purpose.
Our food pantry provides food to meet basic nutritional needs for individuals and families in need and is available throughout the Woodbridge area. Our clients are children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, who simply have fallen on hard times or recently unemployed. The amount of food given depends on household size.
In order to access the Food Pantry, you must call and schedule an appointment due the fact that the Food Pantry will only be open when volunteers are available.
Documents needed:
• Drivers License
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (703) 670-8481 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Calvert
- Charles
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- District Of Columbia
- Fairfax
- Fairfax City
- Falls Church City
- Fauquier
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg City
- Jefferson
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Rappahannock, Virginia distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Rappahannock, Virginia to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Rappahannock, Virginia have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Rappahannock, Virginia may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Rappahannock, Virginia appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Rappahannock, Virginia, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Rappahannock, Virginia may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Rappahannock, Virginia whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Rappahannock, Virginia.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.