Our Programs
From providing free food assistance to helping people build a path toward a brighter future, Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center staff and volunteers go beyond simply filling plates. We empower families and individuals through a holistic approach to address the root causes of hunger.
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Here are a few core numbers behind Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center in 2023:
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2,772,582 lbs of food distributed
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2,520,530 meals provided to neighbors in need
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2694 households engaged through Outreach Programs & Partnerships Assistance
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52,530 Volunteer hours in service of Chesterfield County
food Outreach
Programs
Food ON THE MOVE:
Our flagship program provides fresh, nutritious food and non-perishables to thousands of clients each week at six distribution locations in Chesterfield County, Virginia, and surrounding communities.
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SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM
This program creates no cost food and personal care pantries accessible to students at select Chesterfield County Public Schools. These pantries require no registration or proof of need, allowing students to receive support to meet their basic needs right at school.
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PACKING Summer KID's Food:
This program distributes easy-to-prepare meals to children when they are out of school via our mobile food distribution sites.
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Senior Food Program:
This program provides food and support specifically designed for seniors at our headquarters, through our community partners, and through government programs.
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FOOD FOR FUR BABIES:
Supported by the Animal Welfare grant through the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
Provides pet food relief to canine/feline companions of limited-resource elderly residents enrolled in the Senior Food Program and local animal shelters, foster programs, and adoption agencies with a zero euthanasia policy
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Emergency Food Program:
This program distributes food and personal care items to those facing crisis situations at our headquarters and through community partner organizations.
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Community Kitchen Program:
This programs provides food to local community organizations who prepare and serve hot meals to those in need (homeless; living in motels; socially isolated; seniors; other low-income individuals).
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PartnerS Program:
This program provides non-perishable food to help keep local food pantries, run by community partners, fully stocked.
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Community
Outreach
Programs
Motel Outreach:
This program provides hot meals, personal care items, prayer, Narcan, and connections to other programs and resources to those living in motels.
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Community Outreach:
This program hosts events in our community including, service days (community clean-ups, maintenance, projects), pop-up events in at-risk communities, and other hands-on opportunities.
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Homeless Outreach:
This program distributes easy-to-prepare food and personal care items at our headquarters, through community partner organizations, and through our mobile shower vans that also provide hot showers, clothes, haircuts, prayer, Narcan, and connections to additional resources.
Resource
Programs
Client Advocate Program:
This program utilizes volunteers, who receive walk-ins, referrals from our programs, and/or third-party referrals from partners. Client Advocates assist clients through an intake that identifies needs (potentially beyond the presented needs) and relevant resources, in order to advocate for and support clients through their journey. This program helps get people onboarded into drug rehabilitation, work opportunities, governmental services, mental health services, and more.
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Workforce Program:
This program assists clients in preparing for and securing employment through one of our third-party partnerships.
Volunteer
Programs
General Volunteer Program:
This program provides a variety of short- and long-term volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups (e.g., warehouse work, food distributions, driving trucks, special programs, food drives, fundraisers).
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Skilled Volunteer Program:
This program provides stable, committed volunteer opportunities that require a varying degree of skill or prerequisites.
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Community Service Program:
This program provides opportunities for court-ordered and academic or work required volunteers to complete their service.
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Client Plus Program:
This program provides stable, scheduled volunteer opportunities to qualifying clients; those in the Client Plus Program receive the added benefit of collecting their needed groceries outside of public distributions.
Court/Lawyer
Ordered Community Service
CourT Ordered Community Service
Come visit us during our office hours to register for community service and take the first step toward making a positive impact. Only enrolled participants can receive a final letter certifying participation. Please click here for registration details.
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
Enrollment: Stop by our office Monday - Friday between 10 am and 2 pm to register for community service. Our friendly staff will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. We offer a brief 10-minute orientation session to acquaint you with the expectations and guidelines for community service.
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FLEXIBLE HOURS:
We offer flexibility in choosing your community service hours, allowing you to find a time that works best for you within our operating hours.
Supportive Environment: Our team is here to support you throughout your community service journey. Whether you need assistance with paperwork, have questions about your assigned tasks, or simply want someone to talk to, we’re here to help.
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LIABILITY POLICY:
Per our liability policy, volunteers who have been charged/convicted of a violent crime, child abuse or neglect, child pornography, child abduction, kidnapping, rape or any sexual offense will not be allowed to enroll in our program.