Food help in Virginia
Every food-assistance program available in Virginia, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 8,024 verified locations across 439 cities and 133 counties.
Need food right now in Virginia?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in Virginia
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
1,717 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to Virginia residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by Virginia's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in Virginia → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
0 WIC clinics in Virginia. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in Virginia → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
2,891 verified school + summer meal sites in Virginia. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many Virginia districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in Virginia →FQHC community health centers
239 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in Virginia provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in Virginia →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve Virginia residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes Virginia. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse Virginia by location
- All 439 cities with food pantries in Virginia
- SNAP retailers in Virginia (3,177 stores)
- Virginia counties with SNAP retailers (133 counties)
- WIC clinics in Virginia
- School + summer meal sites in Virginia
- FQHC health centers in Virginia
For Virginia journalists, foundations, and researchers
- Virginia Hunger Atlas — citation-ready stats: pantry counts, partner-verified %, top cities by pantry density, geographic coverage
- Virginia disaster food assistance — active FEMA declarations + D-SNAP eligibility
- Virginia press release — citation-ready Feed America footprint announcement (NewsArticle JSON-LD)
- Apply for SNAP in Virginia — state portal + step-by-step
- Apply for WIC in Virginia — agency portal + clinic locator
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in Virginia?
1,717 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 439 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in Virginia?
Visit /apply-snap/va for Virginia's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does Virginia have WIC?
Yes — 0 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/va for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in Virginia?
3,177 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in Virginia?
Yes. 2,891 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/va.
Senior food help in Virginia?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's Virginia directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our Virginia listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →