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Eat today. Then set up help that lasts.
Pantries and meal programs can help today. SNAP helps pay for groceries over time, and it can take a while to start, so use both. Pick the path that fits how soon you need food.
How to use this section
- 1
Pick your path
Hot meals, groceries to take home, or help that comes to you.
- 2
Check hours
Pantry hours change. Each listing shows when we last verified it.
- 3
Add long-term help
Apply for SNAP while you use pantries. Do not wait for one to start the other.
Hungry right now?
Call 211 for the closest meal or pantry open today, or search the Virginia food bank finder.
Choose your path
Right now
If you need help today.
This week
Getting set up.
Building toward it
Longer-term steps.
Good to know
- Call ahead. Some pantries need an appointment or ask for ID, and hours change.
- In a drug or alcohol treatment program? That can exempt you from the SNAP time limit.
- Cannot get to a pantry? Look at delivery and mobile pantry options.
Often needed next
Not sure where to start?
Answer a few short questions and we will point you to the paths that fit.