We recognize this is a difficult time for many in our community and urge residents facing food insecurity to reach out to organizations that can provide assistance. Below are some resources. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list.
If you know of additional food resources that serve the Occoquan District or volunteer opportunities, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Countywide
Community Feeding Taskforce Helpline: Call 703-794-4668 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., for immediate assistance and to be connected with a pantry.
C.H.O.W. Wagon – Food pantries for children and their families at Prince William County Public Schools. Click here for the program description and list of participating schools. Donations and volunteers encouraged.
Prince William Health District’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC) – Prince William Health District – Provides supplemental food, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women; and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. For information, call 703-792-7319 or email PWHDWIC@vdh.virginia.gov.
Area Agency on Aging – Nutrition services for seniors.
Northern Virginia Food Rescue – Connects individuals with food resources in the community.
Capital Area Food Bank – Call the Hunger Lifeline at (202) 644-9807 or visit capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food-assistance. Enter your ZIP code to find a nearby pantry.
Occoquan
Good News Community Kitchen – Provides groceries and personal hygiene items. Some delivery available. For information, email office@tgnck.org.
Dumfries
ACTS – Food Assistance Services offered in English and Spanish. For assistance, email EA@actspwc.us or call 703.221.3186. Donations and volunteers encouraged.
St John’s Community Services – A mobile food pantry bringing food truck into neighborhoods in Prince William, Dumfries, Fairfax, Alexandria, Annandale and Arlington. Call 703-914-2755 or email vaintakes@sjcs.org. Volunteers and donations encouraged.
Woodbridge
Ebeneezer Baptist Church – Operates a Food Giveaway Program. Request assistance for food by emailing foodgiveaway@ebenezerbc.org. Also operates a Thanksgiving Baskets Program. Request assistance by emailing thanksgivingbaskets@ebenezerbc.org
Our Lady of Angels – Food pantry and emergency services provided to 22191, 22192, 22193, 22195, 22079, 22125 zip codes. For assistance, call 571-377-8371 or click here to email.