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 Food Donations
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
Learn More and Sign Up For a Time Slot
► 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.
Support
November 28, 2023 is Giving Tuesday!
On #GivingTuesday and all year long, please think of those in our community who may struggle from time-to-time to make ends meet.
Donate online: DONATE SECURELY one time or set up a monthly payment to help us support community households all year!
Purchase Loaves & Fishes T-shirts, travel mugs, and beanies.
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.