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NCS@fairfaxcounty.gov
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
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Lloyd Tucker
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Food Access Program

The Food Access Program enhances communication and coordination among systems and agencies, identifies barriers to accessing healthy food, and oversees grants and contracts to provide food to residents of Fairfax County.

Emergency Food Access Providers Map

This food access resource connects community members to the locations of food distributions throughout Fairfax County. The results can be filtered by several variables including zip code, items needed, and language spoken. Metro routes are also displayed to help plan your trip. Please make sure to call or email the food provider listed on the map to confirm they are open.

If you see a location missing from the map or have questions regarding the use of this application, email NCSFoodAccess@fairfaxcounty.gov.

The application has a "Donate" button for those interested in offering donations to these emergency food access providers. Before donating, please contact the site as some may have needs or donation protocols that change over time.

Explore the Emergency Food Access Providers Map

Summer Food Service Program

The Food Access Program coordinates meals for several programs during the summer when school is out of session.

*Some centers may not be participating; please reach out to each center individually.

Related Resources

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Camp Fairfax Summer Program
Teens in Action Camp
Neighborhood and Family Resource Centers*
Sully Summer Sports Camp
James Lee Community Center Preschool
Virginia SUN Bucks

Other Resources

The Food Access Program partners with many county agencies to provide resources.

Cover page of the Care to Share Toolkit with an illustration of hands next to a plate of food.

  • Human Services Resource Guide: Searchable database for those in need.
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • SNAP Updates from the Department of Family Services
  • VA Fresh Match (VFM) for SNAP participants
  • Fairfax Food Council
  • Care to Share Toolkit
  • Food Resources Flyer: English and Spanish
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Home Delivered Meals (formerly Meals on Wheels)
  • CommonHelp: Apply for multiple services with one application.
  • Fairfax County Public Schools
    • Food and Nutrition Service
    • Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Current Food Programs

The Food Access Program coordinates food distribution for many county programs, with a specific focus on childhood nutrition. Food is provided for enrolled participants in the following programs. Please visit the sites below for more information. If you have additional questions, please email NCSFoodAccess@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Related Resources

Head Start
Family Day Care
School Age Child Care (SACC)
Community Center After School
Teen Centers

Winter/Spring Break Food

The NCS Food Access Program coordinates meals for the Winter and Spring Break Camp Fairfax and Teens In Action programs. Children and teens will enjoy healthy and tasty meals and snacks at no extra cost.

Related Resources

Camp Fairfax
Teens In Action

Stuff the Bus

Stuff the Bus is a collaboration between Fairfax County Government and local nonprofits to stock the shelves of local food pantries that support Fairfax County residents.

Related Resources

Program Dashboard
More Information
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To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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