Our Mission
Our mission is to distribute food to our neighbors in need by mobilizing our giving community and volunteers.
In our nation’s capital area, the high cost of living forces many families who are struggling to make ends meet to choose between spending money for food, or on other basic needs such as housing and healthcare. Since 1995, Food for Others has been helping many of these families.
Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes and for the growing number of working poor who need to supplement their inadequate food supplies.
News & Events
Food for Others Wins Moxie Award
Food for Others Wins Moxie Award FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (November 8, 2024) – Food for Others, a regional food bank serving the community since 1995, has won the 2024 Moxie Award for Nonprofits (<20 employees). Executive Director Deb Haynes is pleased to have accepted this award highlighting the operational innovation and boldness of the Food for
The Scary Truth about Food Insecurity
As we approach Halloween, a time of haunted houses, eerie decorations, and spooky fun, there’s a more alarming reality lurking beneath the surface in our community—one that doesn’t disappear when the costumes come off. Thousands of families face the frightening reality of food insecurity every day – struggling to afford nutritious food for their families.
Getting Involved Over the Summer
Summertime brings longer days, fun-filled vacations, and embracing the free time in your schedule. However, summer can look very different throughout the community because Hunger Doesn’t Go on Holiday. Throughout the summer, we often see around a 40% drop in food drive donations. We’ve shared some easy ways to get involved and support Food for