Federation of Virginia Food Banks

Federation of Virginia Food Banks

800 Tidewater Drive

Phone: (757) 314.4572 Fax: (757)314.4574

BUILDING COLLECTIVE POWER WITHIN OUR NETWORK

TO CREATE A HUNGER-FREE REGION

The Federation of Virginia Food Banks is the state food bank association representing

America's Second Harvest food banks in Virginia and the District of Columbia and is the largest nonprofit anti-hunger network in the region. Our network consists of 7 regional food banks in 14 locations and more than 3,000 local community agencies and programs.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation created to support the food bank network by developing statewide partnerships, services, and programs that provide food, funding, education, advocacy, outreach, and awareness.

Not only does the Federation network serve its low-income and struggling neighbors every day, but also serves our communities in the event of disaster and emergencies.

Proud member of Virginia VOAD

****************************************************************************************************

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT:

****************************************************************************************************

Thousands of children go to bed hungry

Thousands of working families sacrifice food to make ends meet

Thousands of seniors choose between food and medicine

Join the fight in Virginia, so none shall go hungry!

The Federation is proud to receive support in FY 05 from:

Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Attorney General

Freshwater Institute

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Virginia Department of Social Services, Food Stamp Division

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation

VIRGINIA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL FIGHTING HUNGER!

On December 7, 2004 Virginia Attorney General Jerry W. Kilgore presented the Federation of Virginia Food Banks with a check for $150,000 to support our efforts to create programs and partnerships to end hunger in our region. The funding was about 75% of Virginia's share of a federal anti-trust settlement between 48 states and Salton corporation, maker of George Foreman grills. The settlement mandated that the funds be used to support nonprofit organizations that served those in need and focused on issues of nutrition and health.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Attorney General and his staff!

2005 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN

THANK YOU STATE EMPLOYEES FOR CARING FOR YOUR COMMUNITY!

USDA GRANT FOR FOOD STAMP PARTICIPATION ENABLES

NEW VIRGINIA NUTRITION ASSISTANCE NETWORK (V-NAN)

In a public-private partnership endeavor, the Virginia Department of Social Services and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks have launched a three-year grant project aimed at increasing participation in federal food assistance programs, including Food Stamps, WIC, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Other partners include the Departments of Health, Aging, and the Cooperative Extension Service.

The project includes the most comprehensive gap analysis on hunger ever conducted in Virginia, funding for statewide awareness and education activities, including the first ever statewide hunger summit, and improved customer service. Federation food bank agencies will be recruited to expand outreach capacity and supplied with the technology and training needed to provide benefits screening and application through new online tools.

The "VIRGINIA FOOD CONNECTION"

ONLINE SCREENING TOOL NOW AVAILABLE!

Click here to determine eligibilty for federal assistance programs in Virginia.

All nonprofit, faith-based, and public organizations with anti-hunger missions are invited to become a partner in the Virginia Nutrition Assistance Network.

Call (757) 314.4572 or (804) 726.7374 to join or for more information.

FEDERATION MEMBER FOOD BANKS

Verona, Virginia 24482

Lord Fairfax Area Food Bank

214 Fort Collier Road

Winchester, VA 22603

Thomas Jefferson Area Food Bank

Charlottesville, VA 22903

Lynchburg Area Food Bank

Lorton, Virginia 22079

645 Taylor Street NE

Washington, DC 20017

1415 Rhoadmiller Street

Richmond, Virginia 23220

1327 Alum Springs Road

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

Newport News, Virginia 23601

Norfolk, Virginia 23501

Foodbank on the Eastern Shore

Rt. 213 By-Pass, 24530 Coastal Boulevard

Tasley, Virginia 23441

Salem, Virginia 24153

Southwestern Virginia Alleghany Highlands Branch

118 South Lexington Avenue

Covington, Virginia 24426

(540) 962-6328 Ext. 23

Southwestern Virginia Appalachian Branch

Abingdon, Virginia 24212

Please pardon our progress while we further develop our site.