Food Banks and Pantries in Norfolk, VA
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore serves Norfolk, VA with an estimated 100 partner pantries and meal programs. Anyone in need can get free groceries or a hot meal -- most sites do not require ID or proof of income.
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Norfolk at a Glance
100
Partner pantries & meal sites
Foodbank of
Regional Feeding America food bank
4+
Notable sites listed below
211
Free pantry locator hotline
How to Get Free Food in Norfolk
Norfolk is an independent city in southeastern Virginia and is home to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, headquartered at 800 Tidewater Drive. The food bank serves over 150 partner programs across 11 cities and counties. Food insecurity is a concern in the Park Place and Young Park neighborhoods, and the city has a significant military and veteran population in need.
Regional Food Bank: Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
The primary Feeding America member food bank serving the Norfolk, VA area. It distributes food to an estimated 100 partner pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs across 11 cities and counties across southeastern Virginia including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Franklin, and the Eastern Shore.
Notable Pantries and Meal Sites in Norfolk
This is a sample of well-known sites. For a full, current list of all pantries near you, use 211 or the food bank website above.
Soup Kitchens and Community Meals
Union Mission Ministries operates a daily hot meal program in Norfolk. The Salvation Army Norfolk serves daily meals. Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team (NEST) provides meals and winter shelter. Several churches including First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk host community meals on rotating evenings.
Mobile Pantry Program
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia operates mobile pantry distributions at rotating sites across Norfolk and the surrounding region, bringing fresh produce and groceries to underserved neighborhoods. Mobile distributions target food deserts and high-need communities. Check foodbankonline.org for the current schedule.
SNAP / Food Stamp Outreach
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia provides SNAP application assistance through their outreach team. Virginia uses commonhelp.virginia.gov for online SNAP applications. Catholic Charities and the Salvation Army also offer SNAP enrollment help. Call 211 for referrals to local outreach workers.
How to Find a Pantry Near You in Norfolk
Call 211 to find the nearest pantry. Visit foodbankonline.org for a pantry locator and mobile schedule. Union Mission at 2256 Granby St is a key resource. The main food bank warehouse is at 800 Tidewater Dr in Norfolk.
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