Support neighbors now with food insecurity
Due to the federal government shutdown, we want to assist our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Ways you can help
1. Give to the Emergency Food Response Fund
The Virginia Annual Conference and Virginia United Methodist Foundation have partnered on the Emergency Food Response Fund.
This fund is designed to bridge the gap for neighbors facing increased food insecurity during the government shutdown.
Through your generosity, we can make sure every neighbor has access to daily bread and that our United Methodist connection continues to be a channel of hope and care in this critical time.
WHO IT HELPS
• Local UMC-Connected food pantries and community feeding ministries
• Larger relief networks serving the Commonwealth Feeding America, FeedMore, etc.
HOW TO GIVE
• Online: Click HERE to give
• By Check: Checks can be addressed to the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church at 10330 Staples Mill Road Suite 100, Glen Allen, VA 23060
HOW GIFTS WILL BE USED
• Rapid-response micro-grants for local UMC food pantries and community ministries that apply for assistance.
• Financial support to larger hunger-relief networks (Feeding America, FeedMore) for regional distribution of meals.
HOW VAUMC FOOD PANTRIES APPLY FOR FUNDING:
• Virginia Annual Conference food pantries can apply for funds.
• Applicants will fill out a short application.
2. Support VAUMC food pantries around the Commonwealth (find a listing and map on this page)
Local churches, if you do not see your food pantry listed in this spreadsheet, please go into your Unity profile to update. Email communications@vaumc.org for any questions or concerns. This list is updated every day. (This list was last updated December 18, 2025.)