Food Insecurity Resources
- Due to the October government shutdown, 41 million Americans had their SNAP benefits threatened and qualifications were changed. Governor Youngkin had set up VENA (VA Emergency Nutrition Assistance) to get Virginia residents alternative benefits using state funding. Since the government has reopened, SNAP benefits are reinstituted – however, qualifications have changed, some people need to re-submit their applications, and we do not know what the future looks like. You can view the SNAP benefits page for VA below for the most recent updates.
- If you are struggling with food insecurity and the resources below do not help, please let Morgan or Dr. Starke know confidentially. We will not let you go hungry. We’re here to help.
Northern Virginia Food Banks & Pantries:
- VENA Government Assistance – https://www.dss.virginia.gov/vena/
- Haymarket Regional Food Pantry- https://haymarketfoodpantry.org/
- House Of Mercy Food Pantry- https://houseofmercyva.org/
- Northern Virginia Food Rescue- https://nova-fr.org/
- SERVE Manassas – https://www.nvfs.org/our-services/homelessness-housing/serve-campus/
- Emergency Food Assistance – https://foodforothers.org/get-help/ineedassistance/
