I want to help end hunger!
The mission of Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is to distribute food effectively through collaborative efforts that minimize hunger, promote nutrition and encourage self-reliance through education.
Our vision is to inspire hope by leading the effort for a hunger-free and properly nourished community.
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 15 consecutive years. This distinction means that the Foodbank, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, outperformed most other charities in financial efficiency and effectiveness as well as accountability and transparency.
Your Impact
Serving Our Community
Hunger lives in every community throughout America. The Foodbank serves individuals, families, children, seniors and veterans in Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, James City County, Gloucester, Mathews, York, Poquoson and Surry.
Because of the generosity from our community, help is just around the corner, or down the street for those needing assistance.
Our Story
At every table there is a story to tell.
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank provides food assistance to the 1 in 10 Virginians who are experiencing the fears and pains of hunger. In collaboration with over 140 partner agencies, families have a place to go when experiencing food and nutrition insecurity.
Based on Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap, close to 48,000 people across the greater Peninsula are experiencing a day or more without proper nutrition or skipping meals. Our neighbors are having to make difficult choices between purchasing less healthy foods or taking care of their basic needs (rent, utilities, car payments, medication. Unfortunately, food often takes the back burner.
Skyrocketing food and fuel costs have made it even more difficult for families facing hunger to access enough to eat and have put additional strains on food banks to purchase more food than ever due to the increase in need. With the higher cost of living, the Foodbank is experiencing an increase of up to 30% of individuals reaching out for assistance. For fiscal year ending June, 2023, the Foodbank's programs, mobile food pantry distributions and partner agencies have had close to 322,000 visits compared to fiscal year ending June, 2022 244,000 visits. With this substantial increase in need, and up to a 50% decrease in food donations, the Foodbank is utilizing their purchasing power , with your help, to buy more healthy food.
Your compassion and generosity ensures that everyone has a plate at the table, and a story that gives them hope for a healthier future.
When people are fed, futures are nourished.
Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral part of the success of the Foodbank. We are grateful for the time and talents that are shared to fulfill our mission. Volunteering is a great way to meet people, stay active, team build, learn job skills, and of course, have fun while giving back.
Our Partners
Thank you for helping families have a healthy plate at the table!
Mobile Food Pantry
Drive-thru food distributions are on a first come first serve basis while supply lasts. Please…
Drive-thru food distributions are on a first come first serve basis while supply lasts. Please…
Registration starts at 12:00pm. Drive-thru food distributions are on a first come first serve basis…
News Highlights
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has experienced waves of…
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Local foodbank volunteer gives away his $300 gift card! By: Kurt Williams Posted at 5:56…