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Free food banks, groceries and meals Richmond and Henrico County area.

Find food assistance, daily grocery giveaways or free hot meals in Richmond or Henrico County Virginia. there are places that low-income families, the elderly and disabled can get help. There are free food pantries and soup kitchens that give out groceries today, government aid such as SNAP applications, meals, and other help. The are several non-profit agencies, charities, churches, and emergency food pantries near you that focus on helping anyone who needs help in the region. Find details below as well as a phone number for referrals at the bottom of the page for other Richmond Virginia regional food programs.

Most of the centers are open limited hours or days, and some may have certain income qualifications that need to be met. However almost all food banks, soup kitchens and pantries in the Richmond area will do whatever they can to help people in need. That can include distributing groceries, meals, hygiene supplies, personal toiletries or items such as clothing. Or the free food pantries can refer individuals to public assistance, such as food stamps. Many also serve free Thanksgiving turkey dinners, Easter baskets, or Christmas meals.

Some locations focus on meeting the needs of children or the elderly as well. Others deliver free Meals on Wheels to the homebound. Below are many of the top food pantries to call in the Richmond and Henrico County region.

The Salvation Army of Central Virginia
Main office address - 2 W. Grace St.
Richmond, Virginia 23241
Telephone number - (804)225-7470
One of the leading social service agencies in Henrico County. Various programs can help the low income, seniors, unemployed, and less fortunate in the community. As just a sampling of what people can get help with includes access free food and holiday meals (Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas baskets) from a pantry. Clothing and household products may be offered at no cost or for free. Also some emergency, but very limited, financial assistance can help pay bills, housing expenses, and/or rent too. Find free items from the Henrico County Salvation Army.

 

 

 

William Byrd Community House, Inc.
Location of food bank - 224 S. Cherry St.
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Main phone number is (804)643-2717. Dial for hours and more information.

Eastern Henrico FISH Inc.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 38212
Richmond, Virginia 23231
Phone number - (804)257-7730
Offers meals, perishable items, free food, and other aid.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Address is 815 East Grace Street
Richmond Virginia 23219
For hours, call 804-643-3589
The low income, unemployed and homeless in Richmond Virginia can use the free food pantry and soup kitchen. Get canned groceries, personal toiletries, cereal, pasta, milk, dairy, fresh fruits and more.

End Time Harvest
2908 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond VA 23222
Phone: 804-321-2333

South Richmond Baptist Center
Address is 700 East Belt Blvd
Richmond, Virginia 23224
Main phone number is 804-232-0174

 

 

 

 

Koinonia Christian Church
Location is 3600 McRand Street
Richmond, VA 23224
For hours, dial 804-231-0092
A free food bank is open year round. They also give out free hot (or frozen) holiday meals or food baskets. They can be for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.

The Church of the Living God
1 Brenton St.
Richmond VA 23222
Phone: 804-553-8200

Centenary United Methodist Church
411 East Grace Street
Richmond 23219
Phone: 804-648-8319

Unity of Faith Fellowship, International Food Pantry
298 Cedar Fork Rd.
Richmond 23223
Main phone is 804-562-2623

Apostolic Faith Church
3801 Chamberlayne Avenue
Richmond 23227
804 467 9379

Shepherd’s Way Relief Center
Address is 400 East Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804-562-7490
The charity gives out free clothes, emergency groceries, hygiene supplies (like soap or feminine items) and other support.

Northside Outreach Center
3080 Meadowbridge Rd.
Richmond 23222
Phone: 804-321-3182

Living Hope Church Food Pantry
Main location is 301 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Highland Springs VA 23075
Phone: 804-737-2221

 

 

 

 

Celebration Church & Outreach Center
5501 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, Virginia 23225
Phone: 804-651-3067
Various social services and assistance programs are offered. Get SNAP food stamp applications, USDA Commodities, Meals on Wheels, Boxed or Canned Juices, shelf-stable foods, and more.

Church of the Holy Comforter
4819 Monument Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 355-3251
The charity has a free food pantry and soup kitchen on site.

Love Center of Unity F.G.C.
30 East Broad Rock Road
Richmond, VA 23224
Dial 804-232-7546 / 804-279-4294
Programs include a free food pantry with dry and canned goods, produce, baby formula, paper products, Canned tuna or salmon, bread, and personal toiletries to those in need as well as other items.

Refuge Temple Assembly of Yahweh
512 N 1st St
Richmond Virginia 23219
Phone: 804-729-7595

Crusade for Christ Ministries
Address is 2337 Clearfield Street
Richmond, VA 23224
For hours and intake, dial 804-276-6754

Hand Up Community Resource Center
6301 Suite E, Old Warwick Road
Richmond, VA 23225
Phone: 804-908-1165

Community Outreach
400 Chimborazo Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23223
Telephone number is 804-402-2255

Jewish Community Center - Richmond & CDC
Address is 5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
For hours, dial 804-288-6091
A major focus is on senior citizens, children, and the disabled in Henrico County. Free food, financial aid, household products, and other social serviles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broad Rock Baptist Church
5106 Walmsley Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23224
Phone: 804-276-0788

Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry
1384 New Market Rd.
Richmond, VA 23231
Phone: 804-222-8835
Various low income programs are run.

Down to Earth Ministries
936 Hunters Run Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23223
Phone: 804-643-0012

Mount Carmel Baptist Church
3200 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223
Phone: 226-1172
Get free food, groceries, hot meals, Boxed or Canned Soups , infant formula, crackers, fresh produce and so much more.

Twenty-First Street Church of God
Food bank and soup kitchen location is 1601 N. 21st Street
Richmond VA 23223
Phone: 645-5840

CAPUP North Food Pantry
1021 Oliver Hill Way
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: 804-788-0050
A local community action agency. They help the unemployed, poor, and others. Get help from government grants or assistance applying for free school lunches, disability, or housing. Find more Virginia community action agency assistance programs.

New Covenant Apostolic Church Food Pantry
2129 Ford Ave.
Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: 804-643-2425

 

 

 

 

Central Virginia Food Bank
Richmond, VA 23220
(804)521-2500
Partners with and provides food to local churches, charities, non-profit charities, and other organizations. These other organizations that receive food from the Central Virginia Food Bank provide it to the needy in the community.

Commonwealth Catholic Charities
1512 Willow Lawn Dr.
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone number - (804)285-5986
Call the charity for help with bills, housing, medications and free food programs. Canned goods, rice, meats, and frozen items may be offered along with vegetables and fruits. Also will occasionally have baby formula.

Hilltop Promises & The Frogs Place
Location is 2 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Dial - (804)912-2710
Various assistance programs are administered. Call the non-profit for help or referrals to government programs.

Our Lady of Lourdes Human Concerns Ministry
8200 Woodman Rd.
Richmond, Virginia 23228
(804)262-7315

Virginia Department of Health
Government office location - 109 Governor St.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(800)864-7271
In addition to health support and resources, they can help people meet their nutritional needs, offer food and health education, and more services.

Freedom House
Address: 1400 Oliver Hill Way
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Telephone number to dial for food or groceries is (804)225-1853

 

 

 

 

Find more free food and hot meals in Richmond Virginia region

Several other free food pantries, hot meals as well as food assistance programs operate in the Henrico County region. Dial 804.521.2500 for the locations of other centers. Additional services may include Meals on Wheels, summer meals for students, applications to WIC vouchers, and Christmas food box assistance.

 

By Jon McNamara

 

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