Food Pantry
Providing food and essentials to Madison County families in need
About Our Food Pantry
MESA's Food Pantry operates multiple days each week, including Saturdays, to assist individuals in our community who need nourishment.
MESA Food Pantry is run by one full-time staff member, supported by numerous dedicated volunteers and food pickup drivers, and dedicates hundreds of hours to receiving, sorting, and storing thousands of pounds of food for Madison households each week.
Who Can Use the Food Pantry?
Our food pantry is available to all Madison County, Virginia residents who are experiencing food insecurity. We believe no one in our community should go hungry.
What to bring: Nothing! Clients do not need to bring anything.
First-time visitors: You will need to fill out a Link2Feed form. This helps us serve you better and allows us to report our impact to funders who support our mission.
What We Provide
Healthy Food Options
The Food Pantry aims to provide healthy options, such as low-sugar, low-sodium canned goods and cereals. Fresh produce and eggs are supplied by local farmers and larger chain food stores in the area. The most substantial and consistent donations originate from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, local churches, and community members. Additionally, MESA benefits from various food drives organized by the U.S. Postal Service, local schools, and other community entities.
Personal Hygiene & Cleaning Products
The Food Pantry also supplies personal hygiene and cleaning products monthly, including items such as toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant, and diapers, which are not eligible for purchase with food stamps. Our donations of cleaning and personal hygiene products are vital in enhancing the overall health and wellness of the Madison County community.
Snack Bags for Children
Children under 18 receive snack bags composed of items donated and prepared by our volunteers.
Our Impact
Annually, MESA's Food Pantry serves approximately 16,200 individuals and 6,100 households; however, these figures are increasing as needs in our local community continue to escalate.
Help Stock Our Shelves
Shop our Amazon Wishlists and have items delivered directly to MESA, or make a financial contribution to help us purchase supplies.
Our Partners
MESA partners with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to provide food to our community. Find a local pantry near you.
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MESA works alongside The Salvation Army of Madison to serve our community with emergency food assistance and support services.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
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