At the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, we work alongside food pantry and program partners to ensure that everyone has enough food to eat. But the truth is, we are a community food bank, supported by you and here to serve. We need many hands and hearts to achieve our shared vision: Nourishing food and good health—for everyone, every day.
From the donors who fund our critical programs to the volunteers who pack and distribute food, we need you.
Make a monthly, annual, or one-time donation to help neighbors: Every $1 donated helps provide more than 3 meals to people living in the Blue Ridge area.
Between our warehouses and program distribution sites, we have several opportunities for kind supporters to lend a hand.
Hosting a food or fund drive is a fun and meaningful way to help make nutritious food available to local families. Check out our Hunger Hero Toolkit for helpful tips.
Help us spread the word about hunger and urge our public leaders to pass policies that help food banks and folks living with hunger.
Help get nutritious food into the community by becoming a pantry or program partner.
Consider joining forces with a business partnership, inviting a speaker, organizing an event, becoming a monthly donor, and more!
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn or subscribe to our e-newsletters to stay in the know and share Food Bank news with your friends and family.
This toolkit is here to guide you every step of the way as you plan your next food drive, online fundraiser, or community event.
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There are many ways to get involved with the work we do at the Food Bank. Explore other ways to contribute to our mission of improving food security in the Blue Ridge.
You can use our Hunger Hero Toolkit to plan a fundraising event or check out our list of upcoming events and join us there.
Learn MoreTo help increase awareness about hunger in our region, we can provide a Food Bank speaker for your next meeting or event, subject to availability.
Learn MoreWe accept food donations from individuals, grocery and retail partners, manufacturers, farmers, and more.
Learn MoreRegular donations sustain our work and maximize your impact. Donating $15 a month helps provide 540 meals per year.
Learn MoreIs your company looking to connect to a meaningful mission? We’d love to explore a business partnership with you!
Learn MoreMake a lasting impact by including a gift to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in your will or estate plan.
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