Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry's mission is to give food with kindness and compassion to anyone who seeks assistance while providing an opportunity for volunteers to help their neighbors.
Grocery Pickup or Donation
GET GROCERIES — Drive-through: WED 2:00–4:00 PM | THUR 6:30–8:30 PM | SAT 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
► Parking lot opens one hour before the pantry opens. Please park where directed and stay in your car. Our staff and volunteers will assist you.
GET GROCERIES by Appointment: TUES 4:00–7:00 PM — Reservations Required
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► Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your appointment.
DONATE: MON, THURS & FRI 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | TUES 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Click here for a list of most needed items
► Please, no used/open food items.
Facemasks are required if you are NOT fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are fully vaccinated, you may wear a mask as an extra precaution if you wish.
Volunteer
Learn more about how Loaves & Fishes is currently using volunteers to support our COVID operations.
Support Our Mission
There are a number of ways to support our mission with donations, as well as goods and services, and easy giving programs.
Why Loaves & Fishes?
Some of the Many Reasons to Support Our Mission

Did you know?
12.4%
is the percentage of people without access to enough healthy food each month in Charlottesville, with similar rates in surrounding counties.