The Emergency Food Bank works because it is simple in design: Food that is donated or purchased with contributions is given directly to persons needing assistance on the day they request it.

A well-organized group of dedicated and caring volunteers acquires the food, stocks the shelves, takes orders by phone, fills orders and delivers them daily to distribution sites. An average commitment of three hours per month is all that is needed from a volunteer to keep the Emergency Food Bank running-smoothly. A twenty-three member volunteer board of directors oversees the entire operation.

This tax-exempt organization receives no government funding. It is run solely by volunteers and its operation depends exclusively upon the generous support of area churches, schools, businesses, civic groups and individuals. As the operating expenses are minimal, more than 90% percent of monetary contributions to the Emergency Food Bank are used for food purchases.

To volunteer or donate food, please call 434-979-9180.

Please send contributions or correspondence to:

Emergency Food Bank
P. O. Box 4373
Charlottesville, VA 22905-4373