It’s a fundamental need and a powerful act: providing food. Access to nutritious food is the cornerstone of health and well-being, opening doors to opportunities and improving lives in countless ways. At the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, our core mission is to strengthen food security within our community by ensuring equitable access to wholesome nutrition and vital resources that support a healthier life for everyone. If you’re looking for Food Areas Near Me, know that we are working diligently to bridge the gap and bring food assistance to your neighbors and community members.
The food we need is right here. It helps so much. And it is better than going hungry.
— Dorothy, Mobile Food Pantry Guest
Our Collective Impact on Food Areas Near You
When you search for food areas near me, you’re looking for community support in action. Here’s a snapshot of our collective impact in ensuring food security across our region from July 2023 to June 2024:
July 2023 – June 2024
148,200 guest visits each month*
49,300 children served each month*
29,010 seniors served each month*
27 Million meals provided
31 Million pounds of food distributed
9 Million pounds of fresh produce nourishing families
*monthly averages
Get Involved in Supporting Food Areas Near Me
Our vision of a food-secure community requires collective effort. There are many meaningful ways for you to get involved and directly support food areas near me. Join us in making a difference.
Upcoming Events in Your Food Areas
Stay connected with local efforts to combat hunger. Check out these upcoming events happening in food areas near me:
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Land Nav Race
March 1
](https://brafb.org/event/crozet-race/)
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School Food Drive
March 3 – March 21
Eastern Region
](https://brafb.org/event/school-food-drive/)
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2025 Charlottesville Ten Miler – 50th Running!
March 22
](https://brafb.org/event/c10m/)
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Land Nav Race
March 1
](https://brafb.org/event/crozet-race/)
[
School Food Drive
March 3 – March 21
Eastern Region
](https://brafb.org/event/school-food-drive/)
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2025 Charlottesville Ten Miler – 50th Running!
March 22
](https://brafb.org/event/c10m/)
Latest News from Food Areas Near Me
Stay informed about the critical issues surrounding food insecurity and the work being done in food areas near me to address them.
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The Ripple Effect: How SNAP Cuts Could Overwhelm Food Banks and Deepen Hunger
Chew On This
Feb 13, 2025
](https://brafb.org/news/the-ripple-effect-how-snap-cuts-could-overwhelm-food-banks-and-deepen-hunger/)
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Press Release: CEO of Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to Retire
Press Release
Feb 12, 2025
](https://brafb.org/news/ceo-retire-blue-ridge-area-food-bank/)
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Black Leaders Who Shaped Our Food Assistance Programs
Chew On This
Feb 10, 2025
](https://brafb.org/news/black-leaders-shaped-food-assistance-programs/)
[
The Ripple Effect: How SNAP Cuts Could Overwhelm Food Banks and Deepen Hunger
Chew On This
Feb 13, 2025
](https://brafb.org/news/the-ripple-effect-how-snap-cuts-could-overwhelm-food-banks-and-deepen-hunger/)
[
Press Release: CEO of Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to Retire
Press Release
Feb 12, 2025
](https://brafb.org/news/ceo-retire-blue-ridge-area-food-bank/)
[
Black Leaders Who Shaped Our Food Assistance Programs
Chew On This
Feb 10, 2025
](https://brafb.org/news/black-leaders-shaped-food-assistance-programs/)
Grateful Thanks to Our Generous Donors Supporting Food Areas Near Me
We extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible donors who make our work possible in food areas near me. Their generosity fuels our mission to combat hunger and nourish our communities.
