Although SACU’s partnership with Manna Food Center is focused on Montgomery County residents, this doesn’t mean that help is not there for those of you living outside this county. If you live outside of Montgomery County, Maryland, and need food resources, the list below provides information by county and state of food assistance programs that provide food assistance for all Africans living in the United States. Since each organization operates differently and provides a range of requirements and services, you will need to check for their program requirements which each individual organization. You may also need to ask them if they are a government program or a non-profit organization. Please keep in mind that due to the current pandemic, most food centers are waiving their requirements – Just because you have a job or some type of income, it doesn’t mean that you are automatically disqualified from getting assistance. It is not uncommon for people receiving food assistance to be working adults or living with working adults. Everyone needs assistance sometime – even in a “land of opportunity” – and we hope that Africans will use some of the services available to them.
Area Food Banks and Food Resources – DMV (D.C., Maryland and Virginia)
Name | Area Covered | Contact | Comments |
Arlington Food Assistance | Arlington County VA | (703) 845-8486 Website: http://www.afac.org | Residence in Arlington county and proof of current address |
Cornerstones Food and Financial Assistance | Reston VA Area | (571) 323-1400 Website: http://www.cornerstonesva.org/services/food-financial-or-urgent-assistance | |
Food For others | Northern VA | Website: http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org 2938 Prosperity Avenue (p) 703.207.9173 (f) 703.207.9204 | |
Capital Area Food Bank | DC, MD and VA | Website: www.capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food-assistance/ | Enter Zip code to find the closest one to you |
Maryland Food Bank | Maryland | https://mdfoodbank.org/find-food/ | Enter Zip code to find the closest one to you |
Food Pantries, food shelves, and other food help. | Maryland | https://www.foodpantries.org/st/maryland | Enter address or city |
Food Banks and Food Resources – Country Wide
Name | Area Covered | Contact | Comments |
Feeding America | All States | https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank | Search by zip code or state. |
Food Pantries Food Pantries, food shelves, and other food help. | All States | https://www.foodpantries.org/ | Enter address or city |