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Hunger in Virginia
8,024 verified food-assistance locations across Virginia as of 2026-04-29.
Food assistance footprint
1,531
Food pantries
86
Food banks
39
Soup kitchens
61
Mobile pantries
3,177
SNAP retailers
0
WIC clinics
2,891
School + summer meals
239
FQHC health centers
Geographic coverage
- 625 distinct cities have at least one Virginia food-assistance location
- 626 distinct ZIP codes have at least one Virginia food-assistance location
- 20 Virginia listings are partner-verified (1.2% of food-pantry-class) — directly maintained by the operating organization
Top 10 Virginia cities by pantry count
| City | Pantries / banks / kitchens |
|---|---|
| Richmond | 86 |
| Fredericksburg | 58 |
| Newport News | 54 |
| Lynchburg | 48 |
| Charlottesville | 48 |
| Hampton | 43 |
| Virginia Beach | 41 |
| Norfolk | 36 |
| Alexandria | 36 |
| Staunton | 35 |
Federal program context
- SNAP in Virginia: how to apply →
- WIC in Virginia: how to apply →
- Virginia food pantries: city-level directory →
- Virginia SNAP retailers by county: browse →
- Virginia food-help guide: comprehensive directory →
- Virginia disaster food assistance: active FEMA declarations + D-SNAP →
- Virginia press release: citation-ready announcement →
Cite this page
Feed America. (2026). Virginia Hunger Atlas. feedam.org/atlas/va. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
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Last updated: 2026-04-29 · Source: Feed America D1 production database, USDA FNS SNAP Retailer Database, HRSA Health Center Locator, Virginia state WIC agency. Counts refresh on every page load. Methodology · Transparency