Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves 8 cities and 25 counties in central and western Virginia.

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that provides nutritious food to over 170,000 people on average each month through a far-reaching network of more than 400 community partners—food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, churches, and other nonprofit groups.

Our food drive barrel—unwrapped.❗MOST NEEDED ITEMS❗🥫 Staples: canned fruits and vegetables (low sugar/sodium)🥜 Proteins:...
09/05/2026

Our food drive barrel—unwrapped.

❗MOST NEEDED ITEMS❗

🥫 Staples: canned fruits and vegetables (low sugar/sodium)

🥜 Proteins: nut butters, canned tuna/chicken, canned or dry beans

🍝 Grains: cereal, pasta, rice, oatmeal, mac & cheese

🍲 Meal Makers: soups, stews, chilis, pasta sauce (low sodium)

🫚 Seasonings: cooking oils, dried herbs and spices

🪥 Non-food items: toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, baby formula, diapers, baby food

Will you host a food drive to nourish neighbors this ? Visit www.brafb.org/get-involved for more information.

Do you or someone you know need access to free groceries? Go to foodfinder.brafb.org.

Meet Gilbert: At 47, this electrician is carrying not just groceries, but hope—picking up food for himself and his 74-ye...
09/04/2026

Meet Gilbert: At 47, this electrician is carrying not just groceries, but hope—picking up food for himself and his 74-year-old mother at Ccap Wi******er.

When we met him, he was pursuing mechatronics at Laurel Ridge Community College—just 2 classes away from graduation—while on SSI/disability.

A return visitor, he thoughtfully strolled the aisles with a volunteer’s help, first selecting hygiene essentials, then staples like peanut butter, chicken, rice, beans, bread, fruit, tomato sauce, and fresh produce: carrots, potatoes, squash, onions—and much more.

He says this pantry visit makes a huge difference—stocking about 3 weeks’ worth of food.

“It depends on how much you eat,” he reflects. “I try not to eat much, but my mother eats more—she says, ‘when you're hungry, you're hungry.’”

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Get involved to help neighbors like Gilbert and his mom this : www.brafb.org/get-involved

Do you or someone you know need access to free groceries? Visit: foodfinder.brafb.org.

Some photos from when our friends at Food Lion donated their time to the Food Bank last month. Look at that hardworking ...
09/03/2026

Some photos from when our friends at Food Lion donated their time to the Food Bank last month. Look at that hardworking team! 🧡💪

We're always grateful when individuals and businesses choose to give back to their community.

Are you interested in volunteering? Visit www.brafb.org/get-involved/volunteer to get started. 😊

This , assembly is required.No 1 person can solve hunger on their own, but when we assemble to connect our efforts, we ...
09/01/2026

This , assembly is required.

No 1 person can solve hunger on their own, but when we assemble to connect our efforts, we become an unstoppable system.

Today, as neighbors navigate rising grocery prices and tight budgets, the most important thing we need to put together ... is us.

How will you play your part?

💸Donate

🥫Organize a Food or Fund Drive

💪Volunteer

📣Advocate

In times of uncertainty, community is more important than ever. Help us solve hunger with humanity: Visit www.brafb.org/get-involved

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Do you have the coolest pet? Now’s your chance to prove it! 🐈🐕This week begins the countdown to compete for the coveted ...
09/01/2026

Do you have the coolest pet? Now’s your chance to prove it! 🐈🐕

This week begins the countdown to compete for the coveted title of “Coolest Pet in the Shenandoah Valley.”

📆Beginning September 8, all Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro residents are eligible to enter their pets to compete for prestige, prizes, and local fame.

It’s only $10 to enter and $1 to vote.

All funds raised benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s School Break Box program, which provides non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food to children and their families during holiday breaks when school meals are unavailable. 🧡

Don’t live in the Shenandoah Valley? You can still vote for your favorite pet to help us reach our goal of $10,000 for local kids.

Huge thank you to the Shenandoah Valley Kiwanis Club for organizing the event.

Take action for your neighbors this : Visit www.gogophotocontest.com/svkccoolestpet2026 for more information.

When you have the support of a community of incredible changemakers, your cup is never empty. ☺️What fills your cup? ☕ ...
08/29/2026

When you have the support of a community of incredible changemakers, your cup is never empty. ☺️

What fills your cup? ☕

On a warm summer Tuesday morning, Andrea and her almost 3-year-old daughter, Caroline, wait in their car at the Mobile F...
08/28/2026

On a warm summer Tuesday morning, Andrea and her almost 3-year-old daughter, Caroline, wait in their car at the Mobile Food Pantry in Scottsville.

She’s planning a mermaid‑themed birthday party for Caroline, something that brings her joy even as she balances work, raising a toddler, and caring for an ailing parent.

A former volunteer at this very distribution, Andrea no longer has the time to help now that she’s working, parenting, and supporting her mother through cancer treatment.

From volunteering, she knew the Mobile Food Pantry could help extend her food budget by providing “plenty of fruits, vegetables, and meats.” These are “definitely helpful until we can go food shopping the next time.”

Andrea receives a few hundred dollars in SNAP food assistance, which she works strategically to make last all month by shopping discounts and sales. “It’s insane how expensive everything is,” she says.

Andrea wishes for a little more SNAP assistance so she could buy in bulk and stretch her family's food budget even further. Until then, the Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry in Scottsville will be a steady source of support for Andrea and the entire community.

Last year, 56% of parents based in the U.S. reported paying more for formula than they were comfortable with, according ...
08/27/2026

Last year, 56% of parents based in the U.S. reported paying more for formula than they were comfortable with, according to a 2026 survey by Organic Life Start. 🍼

A reported 60% spend over $200 each month on formula.

Meanwhile, Virginia is one of the most expensive states in the country for childcare. According to the “Child Care in America: 2025 Price & Supply Report,” dual-parent households in Virginia would have to spend an average of 11% of their income on center-based childcare for an infant. For single parents, that number is a striking 39%. ❗

As rising costs continue to put pressure on caregivers and their families, it’s increasingly essential to contact lawmakers, support our local hunger relief network, and extend kindness and community to neighbors who may be struggling. Because everyone should have enough to eat. 👪

Do you or someone you know need free groceries? Go to foodfinder.brafb.org for assistance.

Are you ready?Hunger Action Month begins next week, and this year, assembly is required! 🪛No 1 person can solve hunger o...
08/26/2026

Are you ready?

Hunger Action Month begins next week, and this year, assembly is required! 🪛

No 1 person can solve hunger on their own, but when we connect our efforts, we become an unstoppable system.

How will you take action?

Follow along this September as we spotlight supporters, guests, and share ideas for how you can .

Thank you for your help building a brighter, more nourished tomorrow. 🧡

Volunteer. Donate. Organize. Advocate. Take action. WEAR ORANGE!

Just putting it out there. 🤞🤞
08/21/2026

Just putting it out there. 🤞🤞

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96 Laurel Hill Rd
Verona, VA
24482

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

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