{"id":666,"date":"2022-04-13T11:41:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T11:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hrfoodbank.org\/?page_id=666"},"modified":"2025-02-18T14:53:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T14:53:25","slug":"need-food","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hrfoodbank.org\/need-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Food Assistance and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t
We are glad that you reached out for help.\u00a0 Our neighbors experiencing food insecurity are at the center of all we do. We have a variety of options available for you to receive help. The Foodbank and our partner agencies are here to support you in times of need.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n**Click on the link to get full schedule.** February Mobile Food Pantry Schedule<\/a> Drive-thru food distributions are on a first come first serve basis while supply lasts. Please arrive early.\u00a0 <\/strong>Distribution plans may change quickly and without much notice.<\/em><\/p>\n In order to accommodate others in need <\/strong>our Mobile Food Pantry program will provide food for you and your family at ONE<\/u><\/strong> location ONCE<\/u><\/strong> a month.<\/p>\n If you have already been served at our Mobile Pantry<\/strong> or need further food assistance, it is recommended that you use our Pantry Locator<\/strong> tool below.\u00a0 Please enter a specific pantry name, city or zip code in the long white bar that says “Enter a Location.”<\/p>\n *By clicking on the name of the pantry, you will see the hours of operation, and any other services they provide.\u00a0 If possible, we suggest calling ahead before arriving at the pantry.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can visit the Virginia Peninsula Food Hub at 3509 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News during shopping hours for assistance:<\/p>\n Closed on Sundays and holidays.<\/p>\n Please call ahead when possible to ensure availability and assistance. Click here to access the Food Hub resources<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you have utilized all the above resources and are still in need of immediate food assistance, you may contact Virginia Peninsula Foodbank at 757.596.7188<\/strong> to setup an appointment.\u00a0 Emergency food assistance hours are Monday-Friday from 1:30pm and 3:30pm, with appointments preferred. The Foodbank is closed on weekends and holidays and the food hub is closed on Sunday and holidays.<\/p>\n Visit our Summer Food Service Program resource page for sites that are providing free breakfast and lunch for children. Free Summer Meal sites for children<\/a><\/p>\n Resources for other services in Virginia (PDF)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n PORT Shelter Schedule 2024-2025 in Newport News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em><\/strong>\nFIND A FOOD PANT<\/strong>RY NEAR YOU<\/strong><\/h3>\n
FOOD HUB<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\nSUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN<\/strong><\/h3>\n
OTHER RESOURCES IN OUR SERVICE AREA<\/strong><\/h3>\n