St. Thomas Food Pantry

Overview:
St. Thomas Food Pantry is a community-based food assistance program serving families in need. The pantry distributes food to between 50 and 100 families each week, providing essential groceries such as canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, fresh produce, some deli items, and meat. Families are eligible to receive food assistance once per month.

Services Provided:

• Monthly Food Distribution:
• Each eligible family can receive food once per month.
• Food packages include a variety of non-perishable and perishable items.
• Volunteer Opportunities:
• Volunteers are needed daily for various tasks, including:
  • Picking up food from grocery stores (mornings, seven days a week)
  • Shelving and bagging food, cleaning, and organizing (Monday through Friday, around noon)
  • Assisting with food pick-up at Lorton on Thursday mornings (especially those with pickup trucks or vans)
  • Supporting Saturday morning food distribution (15-17 volunteers needed weekly, including Spanish speakers and computer volunteers)
  • Packing and distributing food at the "shed" location

Eligibility and Access:

• Families may access the pantry once per month.
• No detailed eligibility requirements are specified beyond the monthly limit.

Service Area:

• The pantry primarily serves Manassas City, but there is no explicit restriction mentioned regarding residency, so those in nearby areas may inquire about eligibility.

Additional Information:

• The pantry is reliant on community volunteers and donations.
• For the most current information on hours, eligibility, or to volunteer or donate, contact the organization directly.

Note: Hours and services may change, so it is recommended to confirm details before visiting.