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Agape Center Lynchburg: (434) 846-2783. Nobody will be turned away empty handed, but must meet USDA income guidelines to access all food (see “Get Prepared” page). Must live in Lynchburg.
Blessing Box Locations: The Lynchburg area is home to several “Blessing Box Locations’, where people can go to find non-perishable items. These blessing boxes are also called ‘little free pantries’. The link offers a spread sheet with locations in the Lynchburg area.
Compassion Church of the Nazarene: (434) 515-1413. No income requirements
Connecting Point: (434) 845-6023. Nobody will be turned away empty handed, but must meet USDA income guidelines to access all food (see “Get Prepared” page)
Eagle’s Nest Food Pantry, Madison Heights: (540) 240-1946
Fairview Christian: (434) 845-6031. Must live in Lynchburg or Campbell County. Please bring ID or piece of mail.
Faith Baptist Church: (434) 546-0457
Fellowship Church of Christ: (434) 528-3924. Nobody will be turned away empty handed, but must meet USDA income guidelines to access all food (see “Get Prepared” page)
Grace’s Cupboard (Grace Baptist Church): (434) 846-5007
Hyland Heights Baptist: One-time food box regardless of income. After that, your family must meet USDA income guidelines (see “Get Prepared” page)
The Lighthouse: (434) 847-5050. No income requirements.
Living Word: (404) 750-0337. No income requirements
Lynchburg Daily Bread: (434) 845-5703. No income requirements
Lynchburg Peacemakers: (434) 291-4625
Madison House of the Arts: (434) 849-1262
Monican Indian Food Pantry: (434) 363-4864
Neighborhood Produce Markets: See calendar and map for locations. No income requirements. Come and take as much fresh produce as your family will eat!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Must meet USDA income guidelines
(see “Get Prepared” page)
New Chapel Baptist Church: (434) 238-2638
New Prospect Baptist: Nobody will be turned away empty handed, but must meet USDA income guidelines to access all food (see “Get Prepared” page)
Park View Community Mission: (434) 845-8468. Nobody will be turned away empty handed, but must meet USDA income guidelines to access all food (see “Get Prepared” page)
Rustburg United Methodist Church Food Pantry: No income requirements.
Solid Rock Baptist: Nobody will be turned away empty handed, but must meet USDA income guidelines to access all food (see “Get Prepared” page)
St. Thomas More Catholic Church: (434) 237-5911. No income requirements. Please bring photo ID.
Timberlake Church: (434) 239-1348. Nobody will be turned away empty handed, but must meet USDA income guidelines to access all food (see “Get Prepared” page)
Tree of Life: (434) 609-4883. No income requirements
Lynchburg Daily Bread Locations
For an overview of all Lynchburg Daily Bread locations, what food you could expect and when it is available, please reference this document.
Food Available by Appointment
Agape Center Lynchburg
Fellowship Church of Christ
Shekijah Preparation Assembly
A Hot Meal Today
Fairview Christian Church
The Lighthouse
Lynchburg Daily Bread
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Park View Community Mission
Summer Feeding Programs 2025
Summer Feeding Programs – 2025
Free meals are available for children and teens 18 and under at various sites across Campbell, Bedford, Amherst, and Lynchburg City. Programs offer breakfast and lunch, with some offering snacks, on-site meals, or take-home kits. See county-specific details below:
Campbell County
Contact: Jan Hiner, School Nutrition Supervisor
Email: jhiner@campbell.k12.va.us
Details:
- All schools except Brookville High School (under kitchen renovation)
- June 9 – 27, 2025 (All schools)
- July 7 – 25, 2025 (Elementary schools only)
- Alta Vista is excluded – YMCA summer meals available there
- Meals must be eaten on site
- Federal eligibility: schools with ≥50% of students receiving free/reduced meals
Bedford County
Contact: Lisa Swango, Department of Nutrition – Administrative Assistant
Email: lisa.swango@bedford.k12.va.us
Phone: 540-586-1045 ext. 10226
On-Site Meals (No Friday Service):
- Moneta Elementary: June 2 – 26 | Breakfast: 8–8:30 AM | Lunch: 12–12:30 PM
- Bedford YMCA (campers only): May 27 – July 24 | Breakfast: 8:45–9:15 AM | Lunch: 12:15–12:45 PM
To-Go Meal Kits (First Come, First Served):
- Montvale Elementary: June 2 – 26
- Liberty Middle: June 2 – July 3
- Goodview Elementary: May 27 – July 24 (Fridays only for YMCA students)
- Big Island Elementary: June 2 – 26
(All sites: Breakfast 8–8:30 AM | Lunch 12–12:30 PM)
Amherst County
Contact: Kim Klein, Supervisor of Child Nutrition
Email: kklein@amherst.k12.va.us
Phone: 434-528-9562
Details:
Free breakfast and lunch at all feeding sites throughout the summer
Meals also available during summer school
Pick-up options available for off-site consumption
- Amherst Elementary School | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Coolwell Rec Center | 10:00 – 10:30 AM
- Tanglewood Mobile Home Park | 10:45 – 11:15 AM
- Scott Zion Baptist Church | 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
- Rose Chapel Baptist Church | 12:45 – 1:15 PM
Lynchburg City Schools
- Transportation provided for summer programs.
Note: All sites will be closed June 19 and the week of June 30. - Meal Sites & Schedules:
All Nations Community Church – 1119 Oakley Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 9–July 25 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday); closed July 2 & 4
Lunch: 11–11:30 a.m. Snack: 3–3:30 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club – 1101 Madison Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
June 16–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–1 p.m. Snack: 3–4 p.m.
College Hill Center – 811 Jackson Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 16–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–12:30 p.m. Snack: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Daniels Hill Center – 317 Norwood Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
June 16–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–12:30 p.m. Snack: 4:30–5 p.m.
Diamond Hill Center – 1005 17th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
June 16–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–12:30 p.m. Snack: 4:30–5 p.m.
E. C. Glass High School – 2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 16–July 18 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & June 30–July 4
Breakfast: 9:30–10 a.m. Lunch: 11:30a.m.–noon
Fairview Center – 3621 Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 9–July 11 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–12:30 p.m. Snack: 4:30–5 p.m.
Faith Assembly – 2301 Park Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502
June 9–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Growing Learners Daycare – 701 Thomas Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
June 16–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: 11 a.m.–noon Snack: 2–2:45 p.m.
Heritage Elementary School – 501 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
June 16–July 18 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & June 30–July 4
Breakfast: 8:15–9 a.m. Lunch: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Jefferson Park Center – 405 York Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 16–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–12:30 p.m. Snack: 4:30–5 p.m.
Lynchburg Public Library – 2315 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 9–Aug. 1 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) closed July 4
Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Miller Park Pool – 2100 Park Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 7–Aug. 6 (Sunday–Saturday), Aug. 9, 10, 16, 17
Lunch: 1–3 p.m. Snack: 4–5 p.m.
R. S. Payne Elementary School – 1201 Floyd Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 16–July 18 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & June 30–July 4
Breakfast: 8:15–9 a.m. Lunch: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Riverside Park – 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503
June 9–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–12:30 p.m.
Sandusky Elementary School – 5828 Apache Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24502
June 9–Aug. 1 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & June 30–July 4
Breakfast: 8:30–9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–noon
Sandusky Middle School – 805 Chinook Place, Lynchburg, VA 24502
June 16–July 18 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & June 30–July 4
Breakfast: 9:15–9:45 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–noon
The Learning Academy – 825 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
June 9–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–1 p.m. Snack: 3–4 p.m.
West Lynchburg Baptist Church – 3031 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
June 9–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Breakfast: 8:30–9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12 :30 p.m.
Yoder Center – 109 Jackson Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
June 16–Aug. 6 (Monday–Friday); closed June 19 & July 4
Lunch: noon–12:30 p.m. Snack: 4:30–5 p.m.
Other Sources of Food & Help
211 Virginia – unitedwaycv.org/211-virginia/ or dial 2-1-1 on your phone. Their staff can help you find resources for a variety of needs including shelter, legal assistance, mental health services, and more.
Backpacks for School Kids – Contact your student’s school counselor to learn what programs are available
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – brafb.org
If you find yourself in urgent need of food and unable to access a pantry, you can visit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s Lynchburg warehouse at 501 12th Street. The Food Bank is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm (closed for lunch).
Department of Social Services – lynchburgva.gov/social-services
Helping Hands – madisonheightsbaptist.com
Red Truck Summer Distributions – lynchburgba.org/our-ministries/red-truck-ministry – look at “Upcoming Events” on the right-hand side of the page for distribution locations and times
To find help outside the city of Lynchburg, click here.
Community Resource Guides
These community resource guides provide a wealth of information that could benefit you and your family.