Dorothy, a guest at the Mobile Food Pantry, highlighting the vital role of food assistance in the local community.
Dorothy, a guest at the Mobile Food Pantry, highlighting the vital role of food assistance in the local community.

Food in Your Area: Accessing Nutritious Food with Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

It’s a simple truth: Food In The Area is fundamental to health and opportunity. When individuals and families have consistent access to nourishing food, they are empowered to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is dedicated to ensuring food security for our community by providing equitable access to good nutrition and essential resources that bolster overall well-being.

About Us

The food we receive here is essential. It makes an enormous difference and is far better than experiencing hunger.

— Dorothy, a grateful Mobile Food Pantry Guest

Our Community Impact: Food for the Area

July 2023 – June 2024

148,200 guest visits each month* – demonstrating the widespread need for food in the area.

49,300 children served monthly* – ensuring vulnerable children in the area receive vital food support.

29,010 seniors served monthly* – reaching elderly residents in the area who require food assistance.

27 million meals provided – a significant contribution to addressing food insecurity in the area.

31 million pounds of food distributed – substantial volume of food reaching those in need across the area.

9 million pounds of fresh produce – emphasizing nutritious food options available in the area.

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*Monthly averages underscore the consistent demand for food assistance programs in the area.

Get Involved: Support Food Access in Your Area

Achieving our vision of a food-secure community requires collective effort. Discover various ways you can contribute and help ensure everyone in our area has access to the food they need.

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Upcoming Events: Community Food Initiatives in the Area

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Massanutten Monday Night Madness

February 17

Massanutten Resort
](https://www.brafb.org/event/mondaynightmaddness2025/)

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Land Nav Race

March 1
](https://www.brafb.org/event/crozet-race/)

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School Food Drive

March 3 – March 21

Eastern Region
](https://www.brafb.org/event/school-food-drive/)

[

Massanutten Monday Night Madness

February 17

Massanutten Resort
](https://www.brafb.org/event/mondaynightmaddness2025/)

[

Land Nav Race

March 1
](https://www.brafb.org/event/crozet-race/)

[

School Food Drive

March 3 – March 21

Eastern Region
](https://www.brafb.org/event/school-food-drive/)

Latest News: Food Security Updates in the Area

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The Ripple Effect: How SNAP Cuts Could Overwhelm Food Banks and Deepen Hunger

Chew On This

Feb 13, 2025
](https://www.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://www.brafb.org/news/ceo-retire-blue-ridge-area-food-bank-to-retire/)

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Black Leaders Who Shaped Our Food Assistance Programs

Chew On This

Feb 10, 2025
](https://www.brafb.org/news/black-leaders-who-shaped-our-food-assistance-programs/)

[

The Ripple Effect: How SNAP Cuts Could Overwhelm Food Banks and Deepen Hunger

Chew On This

Feb 13, 2025
](https://www.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://www.brafb.org/news/ceo-retire-blue-ridge-area-food-bank-to-retire/)

[

Black Leaders Who Shaped Our Food Assistance Programs

Chew On This

Feb 10, 2025
](https://www.brafb.org/news/black-leaders-who-shaped-our-food-assistance-programs/)

Generous Donors: Enabling Food Support in the Area

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