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How to Support Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Volunteer, Donate Money, Donate Food & Supplies, Purchase Loaves & Fishes Items
Loaves & Fishes relies on the support of 125 volunteers each week to help us inspect, sort, pack, and give out fresh produce, meat, bread, and shelf-stable commodity items. Shifts are offered six days each week and range in length from 90 minutes to four hours. Volunteers work alongside staff members, and training is provided at the start of each shift, so no prior experience is needed for any of our jobs.
People struggle with hunger right here in Charlottesville. Map the Meal Gap, a project of Feeding America, found that Charlottesville in 2022 had the highest level of food insecurity in our area, with one in 7 people (14.1%) unable to access enough healthy food each month, and child food insecurity at 17.3%.
27% of Charlottesville families live at or below the poverty level and cannot afford the essentials of life (food, shelter, clothing, utilities) and the costs of working (childcare, transit).
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The food Loaves & Fishes gives out comes from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, local groceries, farmers, orchards, food distributors, food drives, and purchases from wholesale vendors. We accept donations of frozen meat, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, and canned and dried foods. Click button below to see items we need.
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Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
2050 Lambs Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434-996-7868
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