Our Mission
To distribute food to our neighbors in need by mobilizing our giving community and volunteers.
In Fairfax County, more than 105,000 people are experiencing food insecurity. Many of our neighbors are struggling to balance the rising costs of food, housing, healthcare, and other essentials.
For 30 years, Food for Others has served as a vital part of Northern Virginia’s safety net – providing food for families who are struggling to make ends meet. Together, we can build a community where everyone has access to the food assistance they need to thrive.
Food for Others in the News
Stepping into the Giving Season
If you’ve kept up with Food for Others for some time, you may remember the sharp increase in need for food assistance last fall. With the government shutdown and widespread job losses, more of our neighbors turned to food banks and pantries for support. Almost overnight, food banks across our area were called on to
Volunteer Highlight: Congregation Olam Tikvah
From May to mid-November, every Sunday, volunteers from the Congregation Olam Tikvah head to the West End Farmers Market to collect surplus produce. Once at the farmers market, the team diligently gathers and sorts up to thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables from local vendors. Once they conclude their gathering process, the group transports
Tysons 5K & Fun Run: The Run Towards a Food Secure Future
On Saturday, September 26, staff and volunteers arrived bright and early at PenFed Plaza in Tysons Corner Center to prepare for our annual Tysons 5K & Fun Run. Armed with decorations, donated water, informational materials, and plenty of enthusiasm, the team worked together to create a memorable experience despite the wind and uncertain weather leading