About Us

Your Southwest Virginia food bank

We nourish neighbors across 26 counties and nine cities in the Southwest Virginia region.

Hunger is closer than you think. In the communities we call home, 129,580 neighbors face hunger. That’s 1 in 9 people. The expenses of everyday life add up quickly: groceries, rent or mortgage, utilities, medical care, clothing, school supplies, and more. Thousands of neighbors are one setback or unexpected expense away from crisis. That’s where Feeding Southwest Virginia steps in to help.

Since opening our doors in 1981, our aim has been to address food insecurity. We’re the largest supplier of charitable food assistance in Southwest Virginia. Together with our network of over 400 feeding programs and the support of generous donors and volunteers, we’re providing millions of pounds of nourishing food to our neighbors in need.

As a member of the Feeding America national organization and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, we’re part of statewide and national efforts to reduce hunger in America. But our impact stays local. We distribute nearly 19 million pounds of food annually in our region. Of every dollar donated to support our mission, 95% directly supports our programs to get food into the hands of our neighbors of all ages.

Come alongside us to empower our neighbors for healthy, strong lives.