How many free food pantries are there in Richmond, Virginia?

Feed America's directory lists 60 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Richmond, Virginia. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Richmond?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Richmond open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Richmond, Virginia?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Richmond?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Richmond?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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2913 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221

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Food Pantries in Richmond, VA

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Belmont Community Resource Services Food Pantry and Clothing Store

Belmont Food Ministries

Belmont United Methodist Church

CARITAS Richmond

CCCC M. CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Christ Ascension Episcopal Church

Church of the Holy Comforter

City Pantry at City Church

Commonwealth Catholic Charities - Food Pantry

End Time Harvest - Food Distribution Center

Ephesus Community Services - Food Distribution Center

Faith Community Baptist Church

First Baptist Church-South Richmond

First Union Pantry - Food Distribution Center

Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - Little Pantry

ICNA Relief Food Pantry and Resource Center

Immanuel Baptist Church

Koinonia Christian Church

Lamb's Basket

Liberation Center Food Pantry at Liberation Church

Manna Christian Fellowship

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Nationz Foundation, Inc. - Richmond

New Bridge Baptist Church Food Pantry

Northminster Church

Peter Paul Development Center

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Sacred Heart Center - Food Distribution Center

Second Baptist Church Loaves & Fishes - Food Pantry

South Richmond Baptist Center

Spirit of Fire Fellowship Food Pantry

St Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

St. Philip's Episcopal Church Food Pantry

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church Food Pantry

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Teens On The Go! Food Pantry

The Saint Paul's Baptist Church North

The Salvation Army - Chamberlayne Ave

The Salvation Army - Orcutt Ln Corps

The Salvation Army - R St

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

Unity of Faith Fellowship, Int'l Food Pantry

Varina Episcopal Food Pantry

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