LIBERATIONRVA

FOODPANTRY

5501 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND VA 23225

Our Food Pantry is open on:

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY • 2PM - 4PM

There is no special pre-registration needed to come to our Food Pantry. You can just show up!

Our Food Pantry exists to meet practical needs while sharing hope with our community. We believe no family should have to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. Through the generosity of our volunteers and donors, we provide nutritious food and compassionate care to individuals and families facing difficult seasons. Every meal shared is an opportunity to demonstrate love, restore dignity, and remind people they are seen, valued, and not alone.

Would you like to VOLUNTEER at our Food Pantry?

Our Food Pantry is making a difference in the lives of families throughout our community, and you are welcome to be part of that impact. We welcome individuals, families, groups and organizations to volunteer in our food pantry. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer form below.

VOLUNTEER HERE

DONATIONS

Do we take donations? YES. Below we have some examples of meal kits we prepare. These kits support community members who have an urgent need for food. These kits are also in consideration of those that may not have a place to stay or may be in a place where they only have access to a microwave. For more details or if you have any questions. please contact: Pastor Sonny Hoge @ pastorsonny@liberationrva.org

Kids Meal Bags

These bags are for the children of the families we serve at the Food Pantry. We want to serve children something as well and maybe that child must fend for themselves one evening. This bag provides easily prepared and ready-to-eat foods. You can pack the items in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag that’s ready to serve or donate these items in bulk for bags to be made.

Kid’s Bag Items (At least 4 Items one of each per Bag)
Snack Items: Granola Bars, Little Bites, Mini Muffins, Pop-Tarts, Cereal, Small Chip Bags, Youth Friendly Snacks (NO NUTS)
Fruit Items: Fruit Cups, Applesauce, Fruit Snacks, Go-Go Squeeze, Fruit Bars
Microwave Items: Ramen/Cup Noodles, Mac & Cheese bowls, Chef Boyardee bowls, Pop-Top of the same, Oatmeal
Drink Items: Any Juice Boxes, Small Water Bottles, Small Gatorade

Microwave or Blue Bags and Street Team Bags

These bags give an alternative to those unable to receive frozen meats in the Food Pantry. About ten percent of our daily serve clients ask for a Microwave or Blue Bag instead. They then can shop in the Pantry like everyone else choosing foods they can use. You can pack the items in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag that’s ready to serve or donate these items in bulk for bags to be made.  

Microwave or Blue Bag Items (At least 7-9 Items per Bag)
Microwave Items: Pop-top Soup, Ramen/Noodle Cups, Rice Bowls, Pop-top Chef Boyardee, Mac & Cheese Bowls
Proteins: Pop-top Chicken or Tuna, Peanut Butter, Pop Top Spam, Pop Top Vienna Sausages
Snacks: Granola & Fruit Bars, Peanut Butter and Plain Crackers, Pop Tarts, Small Chip Bags

  • Bottled Water needed for both Blue Bags and Street Team Bags.
  • Plastic Cutlery is placed in Bags as we have them.
  • Gallon Sized Ziploc Bags used to pack all Bags.

Street Team Toiletry Bags

Liberation has a Street Team that goes out once a month serving folks in the motels on Midlothian Turnpike. These bags provide them with toiletry items to use on the go. All items can be travel size or full. All items should be new, and toothbrushes in their original packages. Food and Toiletry Bags are served by the Street Team to those in need. You can pack the items in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag that’s ready to serve or donate these items in bulk for bags to be made.

Street Team Bag Items (At least 7-9 Items per Bag)
*See Microwave or Blue Bag Items for Food Bags.
Toiletry Bags: Hand Sanitizer, Body Wipes, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap (bar or liquid), Deodorant, Lotion, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Chapstick, and Feminine Hygiene Products.

Seasonal:

  • Summer: Water, Sun Block/Lip Balm with SPF, Bug Spray, Sun Hats, Cooling Towels, Gold Bond Powder, Aloe Vera, Wet Wipes and Umbrellas.
  • Winter: Hand Warmers, Coats, Hats, Gloves, Socks, Blankets, Sleeping Bags, & Thermal Underwear.