Loaves & Fishes

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

See how we are working to strengthen our community by combatting hunger. View our Videos.

Some of the Many Reasons to Support Our Mission

31% of those receiving food in 2021 were children under the age of 18. Not having enough healthy food each month can impact school performance, which in turn impacts career paths and the future of our community.

Many pantry visitors work, but wages are not be enough to fully support their household, many of which are multi-generational.

Loaves & Fishes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible.

Loaves & Fishes is committed to equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of our policies, practices, operations, and programs.

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.

About Hunger

52,548

people received food from the Pantry in 2021.

Annual Reports

10 days

of food (about 37 pounds) per person are taken home from the average visit.

How it Works

19%

of pantry visitors are age 60 or older.

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