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Food and Basic Needs

Food pantries, meals, and everyday essentials.

What are RVA Community Fridges?

RVA Community Fridges is a mutual aid network of 14 free community fridges across Richmond, offering free food 24/7. Anyone can take food or share food at any time, no permission or questions. It's neighbors helping neighbors, backed by RVACF Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with volunteer cook days that keep the fridges stocked. Prepared meal donations must be labeled with ingredients, dates, and allergens; raw meat and fish are not accepted.

Fridge locations, donating, and volunteering at rvacommunityfridges.com

Community resource map

A community-maintained map of free food and support locations around Richmond. Locations can change, check ahead when you can.

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RVA Community Fridges

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A mutual aid network of 14 free community fridges across Richmond — free food, 24/7, no questions asked.

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An online directory that lists food pantries and soup kitchens by state and city.

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A web platform that helps people find social care services like food, housing, and health assistance in their community.

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The Salvation Army provides comprehensive social services including emergency shelter and food assistance to those in need.

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St. Joseph's Villa helps children and families overcome challenges through housing, education, and mental health services.

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to low-income households to help them buy nutritious food.

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The Community Market provides fresh, locally sourced produce and staples to community members at affordable prices.

Richmond 804-555-0123
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The Women, Infants, and Children program offers nutrition education and healthy food supplements for women, infants, and children.

Richmond 804-864-7800
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Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and individuals in need to help them maintain their independence.

Richmond 804-673-5035
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This directory is provided for community information. Programs, hours, eligibility, funding, locations, and availability may change. Contact the listed organization before traveling or relying on assistance. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of service.

This website is not an emergency-response service. Call 911 when someone is in immediate danger.

Last reviewed July 18, 2026 · Version 1.0