Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore Leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our community.
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Since 1981, the Foodbank, a member of Feeding America™ and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, has been providing food for hungry people throughout Southeastern Virginia and on the Eastern Shore. In our mission to lead the effort to eliminate hunger in our community, the Foodbank has distributed over 272 million pounds of food equating to over 226.8 million meals throughout our 4,745 square mil

e service area, which includes the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Franklin and Virginia Beach as well as the counties of Southampton, Northampton, Sussex, Isle of Wight and Accomack. During the 2013-2014 fiscal year, the Foodbank distributed over 18.6 million pounds of food equating to over 15.5 million meals to the community.

Today we honor Juneteenth — Freedom Day — marking the moment on June 19th, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Un...
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth — Freedom Day — marking the moment on June 19th, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the United States were finally freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day of profound historical significance, joy, and continued commitment to justice.

We celebrate the enduring resilience, power, and strength of our Black neighbors, community members, and organizations who continue to lead the fight against food insecurity — nourishing and uplifting those around them every single day. ❤️

In observance of this important holiday, our foodbank is closed today and will reopen on Monday, June 22nd.

We’re grateful for the continued support of Marathon Consulting, LLC as they help strengthen hunger relief efforts acros...
06/18/2026

We’re grateful for the continued support of Marathon Consulting, LLC as they help strengthen hunger relief efforts across our region. 💙

As part of today’s 24-Hour Challenge, Marathon is matching donations 1:1 up to $15,000, giving our community the opportunity to double its impact.

That commitment extends beyond today’s match. Marathon is also sponsoring two months of our Agency Marketplace, where partner agencies select additional food and household items their neighbors need most, helping them make the most of limited resources.

This year marks Marathon Consulting’s 20th anniversary, and we’re honored to celebrate this milestone alongside a company that continues to invest in the well-being of our community.

Summer is here and so is the watermelon! 🍉We have 56 totes of fresh watermelon in our warehouse, heading out through our...
06/16/2026

Summer is here and so is the watermelon! 🍉
We have 56 totes of fresh watermelon in our warehouse, heading out through our partner agencies to our neighbors. That's a LOT of sweet summer goodness to share.

Recently, our Partner Agency Services (PAS) team returned from Chicago and the Feeding America Neighbor Access & Experie...
06/12/2026

Recently, our Partner Agency Services (PAS) team returned from Chicago and the Feeding America Neighbor Access & Experience (NAX) Institute and they're fired up! 🔥
This premier gathering brought together hunger-relief professionals from food banks across the country for days of learning, collaboration, and big conversations about improving the experience for the neighbors we serve.
They connected, shared, and came home inspired with fresh ideas and new insights that will directly shape the work we do right here in our service area.

A huge thank you to our friends at Feed More for your incredible hospitality and for opening your doors to us!Sloane Hen...
06/11/2026

A huge thank you to our friends at Feed More for your incredible hospitality and for opening your doors to us!

Sloane Henry, Director of Neighbor Wellness and Support; Robby, Chief Neighbor Experience Officer; Beth, Director of Partner Agency Services; and Kathryn, Chief Operating Officer, recently had the opportunity to visit and tour their beautiful new facility and it was nothing short of inspiring.

Seeing firsthand how our fellow food bank has designed their space to better serve their community gave our team invaluable insight as we look ahead to our own exciting building plans here at the Foodbank.

We are so grateful for the network of passionate people working together toward the same mission — ending hunger in our communities.🧡

Help us wish a very happy birthday to our President & CEO, Chris! 🎉From community events and food distributions to volun...
06/10/2026

Help us wish a very happy birthday to our President & CEO, Chris! 🎉

From community events and food distributions to volunteer projects and meetings with partners, Chris is always focused on bringing people together to ensure our neighbors have the food they need to thrive.

Big things are happening on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Recently, we celebrated the kickoff of the planning and design pro...
06/05/2026

Big things are happening on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

Recently, we celebrated the kickoff of the planning and design process for the future expansion of our Eastern Shore Branch in Tasley. This work is being made possible through a planning grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), administered by Accomack County.

We're also grateful to be working with GMB Architects as they help us develop schematic designs for the project and envision the future of food distribution on the Shore.

As plans take shape, we're exploring opportunities to create a more welcoming and efficient space for volunteers, improve office and distribution areas, enhance traffic flow throughout the property, and increase our capacity to store and distribute nutritious food for neighbors across the Eastern Shore.

Every step in this process brings us closer to strengthening our ability to serve the community today and for years to come, and we're grateful for the partnerships helping make this vision possible.

Thanks to an $85,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities, the Foodbank has a new 16-foot refrigerated truck on the...
06/03/2026

Thanks to an $85,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities, the Foodbank has a new 16-foot refrigerated truck on the road serving neighbors across Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. 🚚 We are grateful for Publix Charities' continued investment in our mission to provide nutritious food to neighbors throughout our region. 💚

Our truck designs are intentionally simple, using a single word to communicate the values behind our work. Because these vehicles travel throughout our communities every day, they serve as moving reminders of both the need that exists and what is possible when people come together to help. 🤝

Be sure to wave if you spot us traveling through your neighborhood! 👋

We recently welcomed Creative Development Partners and TS3 Architects PC for a site visit as plans continue to move forw...
06/03/2026

We recently welcomed Creative Development Partners and TS3 Architects PC for a site visit as plans continue to move forward on our future campus in Virginia Beach. Every step brings us closer to creating a space that will expand access to healthy food for neighbors across our community. 🍎

We’re getting closer to breaking ground, and we can’t wait to share more soon. 🌱

Today, we join so many across Hampton Roads in mourning the loss of Mike Arlo.For 29 years, Arlo was a driving force beh...
06/02/2026

Today, we join so many across Hampton Roads in mourning the loss of Mike Arlo.

For 29 years, Arlo was a driving force behind the 106.9 The Fox and FM99 Mayflower Marathon Food Drive. Through his voice and commitment to this community, he helped provide millions of meals for neighbors facing hunger.

For us, Mike will always be part of the Foodbank family. Every November, one of our favorite weekends of the year was spent alongside him on the air and out meeting donors. He had a way of making everyone feel welcome. Whether you were dropping off a truckload of food or a single can, Mike greeted people with the same enthusiasm and signature thumbs up.

His positivity was genuine, his kindness effortless, and his love for this community was evident in every conversation. We will miss seeing him walk through the donation lines, thanking supporters, sharing stories, and making strangers feel like friends.

Thank you, Arlo, for three decades of friendship and service to our community. Your impact will live on in the countless lives you helped change. 🧡

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800 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, VA
23504

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8am - 4:30am
Wednesday 8am - 4:30am
Thursday 8am - 4:30am
Friday 8am - 4:30am

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+17576276599

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