If your family is feeling the pinch with SNAP funding on hold, you’re not alone — and Chesapeake, VA is full of organizations ready to help. We’ve rounded up local resources where you can find free groceries, community meals, and kid-friendly food programs to make things a little easier.
Local Food Pantries and Food Banks
- Agape Food Pantry at Great Bridge UMC — 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Fridays from 3 to 6 pm
- Agape Ministries — 4227 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Third Wednesday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm
- Bethany Baptist Mobile Pantry — 2587 Campostella Road, Chesapeake, VA. Third Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00 am
- Buffalow Family and Friends — 2403 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake VA 23324. Fresh produce and groceries will be available first-come, first-served. This market is open to anyone in need in our community,
- Centerville AME Church — 1116 Fentress Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Tuesdays from 4 to 6 pm, Sundays from 1 to 2 pm
- Chesapeake Baptist Church — 1040 Burns St, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Third Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm
- Chesapeake Christian Center — 300 Liberty Street Chesapeake, VA 23324. Third Saturday of each month at 12 pm
- Church After God's Own Heart — 2317 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Walk-in distribution Sundays 2-3pm, by appointment only Sunday 3-4pm.
- Cupboards for Christ at Great Bridge Baptist Church — 640 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Drive-thru distribution Thursdays from 9:30am to 12 pm
- God is Able Ministry — 2033 Battlefield Blvd North, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Sunday 9AM-10:30AM; Tuesday 6PM- 7PM.
- Grace Lutheran Church — 521 Providence Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325. Mondays from 9:00am-12:45pm.
- Greenbrier Community Church — 825 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320. 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:00-11:00am.
- Greenbrier Presbyterian Church — 1100 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm *Please call first* 757-547-8535
- Healthy Chesapeake Food Pantry — 437 Providence Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23325. 1st & 3rd Friday, 11:30am - 12:30pm.
- Heritage Community Church — 513 Johnstown Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. By appointment and a large distribution the 3rd Thursday of the month 9-11:00am.
- House of Blessings / HarvestVA — 525 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30am and 5:00 to 6:30pm.
- Impact VA — 1735 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Thursdays from 10am-12pm.
- Kingdom Living Ministries — 4200 Indian River Rd., Chesapeake, Virginia, 23324. Mondays from 12 to 1 pm. Please call ahead 757-343-8627.
- Oak Grove UMC — 472 N Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00pm.
- Oaklette United Methodist Church — 520 Oaklette Drive,VA, Chesapeake, VA 23325. Monday 10a-noon by appointment only.
- Portlock UMC St. Stephens — 2615 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
- Prince of Peace Catholic Church — 621 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Wednesdays from 10:00am-11:30am.
- Providence UCC — 2200 Vicker Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Tuesdays and Thrusdays from 4 to 5:15 pm.
- RESET, Inc. — 1109 S Military Hwy Unit A, Chesapeake, VA 23320. 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 to 11:00am.
- Rosemont Christian Church — 3505 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23324. 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9-11am.
- Solid Rock Apostolic Holiness — 1442 Commerce Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 12:00-1:00pm. SNAP access efforts will be on site the third Wednesday of each month.
- St Luke AME Church — 241 St Luke Church Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Open the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm. SNAP access efforts will be on site the first Friday of each month.
- Taylor Bend Family YMCA — 4626 Taylor Road Chesapeake , VA 23321. 3rd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 10am-1pm.
Blessing Boxes, Little Free Pantries
These small, take-what-you-need spots are stocked by neighbors and open daily:
- Chesapeake Public Library's Little Free Pantry — 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Located to the left of the front door in a little nook to the right of the flyers
- Elizabeth River Baptist Church — 601 Sparrow Rd Chesapeake, VA 23325
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💕 Ways to Help Others
If your family is in a position to give back, many of these groups welcome donations or volunteers. A few cans of soup, a bag of rice, or a few minutes helping stock shelves can make a real difference.
More Local Resources
- 211 Helpline: Call 211 or visit 211.org for up-to-date information on food, housing, and family resources in Chesapeake, VA.
- Feeding America: Find additional food pantries at https://foodbankonline.org/resources/find-a-food-pantry/
Macaroni KID Chesapeake is here to support local families — whether it’s finding fun things to do or helping when times are tough. Because being part of Chesapeake means showing up for each other — and we’re always here to help you find what your family needs.
