A significant percentage of the food we distribute comes from the food industry — from growers, packers, retailers, manufacturers, and more.
Thank you! Your support is more important than ever as we respond to tough economic times and increased demand for charitable food assistance. From off-grades to code-dates, we can turn your liabilities into assets that nourish families in our community. Our goal is to help you help those in need.
Our central facility in Verona and our three branch locations in Winchester, Lynchburg, and Charlottesville means we have enough warehouse space to safely store up to 2,033 pallet spaces of food.
Quick facts:
Due to high levels of need, food moves quickly through our warehouses and out to hunger-relief agencies. These agencies are monitored to ensure that donated products do not re-enter the market and are handled and served in accordance with all applicable laws.
Short-dated product, produce, perishable foods, production overruns, off-specification products, mislabeled or unlabeled packages, discontinued brands, bulk, private-label brands, salvage, reformulation, customer returns, test product inventory and seasonal items.
The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act protects companies from civil and criminal liability suits. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank adheres to safe food handling practices and passes regular inspections by Feeding America, the FDA, USDA, and AIB.
A recall notification system is in place.
To Donate:
Contact Greg Knight, Food Sourcing Manager — 540.213.8421
