Ministry Partners
Food for Others
Our mission is to distribute food to our neighbors in need by mobilizing our giving community and volunteers.
In our nation’s capital area, the high cost of living forces many families who are struggling to make ends meet to choose between spending money for food, or on other basic needs such as housing and healthcare. Since 1995, Food for Others has been helping many of these families.
Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes and for the growing number of working poor who need to supplement their inadequate food supplies.
Pray
“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” (Ja. 5:16)
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Give
Help with urgent needs or current fundraising efforts.
Most Needed Items:
- Fresh fruits (oranges, apples, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, grapes, berries)
- Fresh vegetables (cucumbers, celery, peppers, lettuce, eggplant)
- Oil
- Cereal
- Canned tomato products (crushed, peeled, diced, etc.), 4oz – 1 lb
- Canned meat (chicken, turkey, or seafood), 2oz – 15oz
- Rice, 16oz packages
- Spaghetti sauce, 14oz – 1 lb (ideally in cans instead of glass)
- Canned fruit (packed in fruit juice instead of syrup) 11oz – 20oz
- Dried or canned beans (black, kidney, pinto, etc.)
- Pasta
- Fruit juice (100% juice) 32oz – 64oz
- Non Food Items:
- New or Clean Reusable Grocery Bags 8 ½ x 14 x 15
We are also happy to accept perishable items including meat and dairy products that are sealed, in their original packaging, and unexpired.
Emergency Referral Program:
Donate fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, or ship directly from their
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Power Pack Program (P3)
Donate pre-made bags or purchase supplies. Get instructions on what should go in a bag at https://foodforothers.org/give-food/
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Do
Upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers Needed!
Browse work days that need volunteers and schedule a shift for yourself or a group.