Neighborhood and Community Services

At its meeting on Sept. 9, 2025, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation designating September 2025 as Hunger Action Month in Fairfax County. Rev. Jonathan Wilkins Sr. of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Centreville accepted the proclamation.  Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS)’ mission is to partner with communities, families and individuals to provide opportunities to access a continuum of resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities. Alleviating hunger in Fairfax County is part of that mission, and NCS is proud to work with county agencies, as well as area non-profits, on this issue. The proclamation states that 27% of people struggle with food insecurity in Fairfax County and more than 65,000 children rely on free and reduced-price meals in Fairfax County Public Schools. As costs for food, housing, and other goods and services continue to rise in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County continues to provide access to essential programs to ensure all individuals and families can thrive. County services available include Coordinated Services Planning, assistance from the Department of Family Service to navigate the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and free and reduced-cost meals at Fairfax County Public Schools, among others. NCS’ Stuff the Bus food drive will hold a one-day Hunger Action Month event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at locations countywide. Please visit the Stuff the Bus page to see bus locations and a list of most-requested non-perishable items. Since launching in 2011, Stuff the Bus has collected more than 240 tons of food to feed people experiencing food insecurity in Fairfax County. Statistics show the need for food is great, and demand is increasing. In Fairfax County 27% of people are food insecure, meaning that they have limited or uncertain availability to the food needed to live their fullest lives. More Information Stuff the Bus Information Emergency Food Access Map Food Access Program Fairfax County Food Assistance Resources 2025 Hunger Action Month Proclamation  Click photo for high-resolution version. 

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed September Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a national campaign to raise awareness and inspire people to take action for those facing food insecurity. NCS and our food access partners will present a one-day Stuff the Bus food drive on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Fastran buses, along with Fairfax County Fire Department trucks, will be at several sites from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for this Hunger Action Month event to combat hunger. Please consider donating non-perishable food items and gift cards at the below locations: Lidl, 9001 White Spruce Way, Lorton, VA 22079 Giant, 2425 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA  20171 Walmart Supercenter, 11181 US-29, Fairfax VA 22030 Giant, 1454 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101 Giant, 1450 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA 20194 Giant, 7137 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 Walmart, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151 Giant, 7501 Huntsman Blvd., Springfield, VA 22153  Since launching in 2011, Stuff the Bus has collected more than 240 tons of food to feed people experiencing food insecurity in Fairfax County. Statistics show the need for food is great, and demand is increasing. In Fairfax County 27% of people are food insecure, meaning that they have limited or uncertain availability to the food needed to live their fullest lives. For more details and a list of most-requested items, visit Stuff the Bus.