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🥫 Where to donate food in Virginia

Shelf-stable food goes to local food pantries and the regional food banks that supply them in your area.

Before you go

148 places in Virginia take food.

Fairfax County, Fairfax & Falls Church 9

Lorton

Fairfax County Animal Shelter

  • unopened, unexpired dog and cat food
  • unopened dog and cat treats
  • unopened cat litter
  • pee pads
Not accepted: anything not on the list; homemade treats, toys or handmade items; donations left outside the doors

Arlington & Alexandria 3

Alexandria

ALIVE! Food Warehouse

  • canned fruits and vegetables
  • canned beans, stews, chili and soups
  • peanut butter
  • rice, oatmeal, cereal and granola bars
  • shelf-stable milk
  • pasta and pasta sauce
  • canned meat and fish
Not accepted: glass containers; expired food; bulk-size packages

Leesburg, Ashburn & Loudoun County 1

Fredericksburg, Stafford & Spotsylvania 2

Bowling GreenCall to confirm

Glory Outreach (Salem Baptist Church)

E Broaddus Ave (next to the Shell station), Bowling Green, VA
  • Food
  • Clothing

Culpeper, Warrenton & Orange 4

Winchester & Northern Shenandoah Valley 2

BerryvilleCall to confirm

FISH of Clarke County

  • Thrift store donations (call for list)
  • Non-perishable food

Harrisonburg & Luray 5

Staunton, Waynesboro & Lexington 4

Lexington

Food for Thought Food Pantry (Rockbridge County High School)

  • Non-perishable food
  • Oatmeal, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly
  • Canned chicken, beans, chili
  • Easy-open soups, pasta and fruit cups
  • Rice, microwavable mac and cheese

Charlottesville & Albemarle 2

Richmond City 4

Richmond

Richmond SPCA

  • dry and wet cat and dog food (unopened)
  • wet kitten/cat food
  • litter pans
  • cat toys
  • poop bags
  • gallon zip bags
  • dog crates
Not accepted: opened pet food; refrigerated/frozen pet food; medications; rawhides; electric blankets; retractable leashes

Henrico County 2

Chesterfield, Powhatan & Amelia 1

Hanover, Goochland & New Kent 6

Petersburg, Hopewell & Colonial Heights 3

Farmville, South Hill & Emporia 7

Danville, Chatham & South Boston 4

Danville

God's Pit Crew

  • non-perishable food
  • disaster relief supplies

Martinsville & Stuart 9

Lynchburg & Bedford 8

Roanoke, Salem & Alleghany Highlands 9

Salem

Feeding Southwest Virginia - Salem Distribution Center

  • non-perishable food
  • canned proteins
  • low-sodium vegetables
  • no-sugar-added fruit
  • whole-grain cereal and pasta

Blacksburg, Christiansburg & Radford 5

Christiansburg

Montgomery County Animal Care & Adoption Center

  • Purina Cat Chow and Kitten Chow, pate-style canned cat food
  • cat litter and toys
  • Purina Dog Chow, canned dog food
  • Kong toys, Nylabones, soft dog treats
  • laundry detergent, Dawn dish soap, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, paper towels, scrub brushes

Wytheville, Marion & Galax 15

BlandCall to confirm

Bland Ministry Center

  • non-perishable food
MarionCall to confirm

First United Methodist Church of Marion - food pantry and clothing closet

  • non-perishable food
  • clothing

Bristol, Abingdon & Gate City 10

Southwest Virginia Coalfields: Wise, Grundy & Tazewell 7

Virginia Beach 1

Virginia Beach

Samaritan House

  • food
  • new toiletries
  • linens and towels
  • cleaning supplies
  • new or gently used clothing for all ages
  • baby diapers, wipes and clothes
  • dishes, cookware and silverware
Not accepted: used undergarments; opened toiletries or personal care items
Pickup: Pickups are arranged through partner Thrift Store City at 757-583-7211

Norfolk 2

Norfolk

Norfolk Animal Care Center

  • unopened cat and dog food
  • unopened cat litter
  • blankets, towels, washcloths and comforters
  • toys, collars and leashes
  • wire dog crates and hard cat carriers
  • bowls, buckets and litterboxes
  • small animal supplies
Not accepted: prescription medications; toilet paper rolls; sheets; shredded paper

Chesapeake 2

Portsmouth 1

Suffolk, Smithfield & Franklin 3

Newport News 1

Hampton & Poquoson 6

Williamsburg, James City & York 1

Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula 3

Eastern Shore 6