Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Founded in 1981, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is the largest organization alleviating hunger in western and central Virginia, serving 25 counties and eight cities through distribution centers in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Winchester, and its headquarters in Verona. As a nonprofit organization, it provides nutritious food to more than 100,000 people monthly through a network of over 200 food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, churches, and other nonprofit organizations. The food bank is a member of Feeding America and is recognized for its commitment to improving food security through equitable access to nutrition and health resources in the region.