Food Drives

Serving qualified residents of Blacksburg and McCoy, the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is a joint ministry of over twenty-five faith-based communities in Blacksburg. We are also supported by individuals, organizations, and clubs that are members of our community. The current director is Andrea Muscatello. The Pantry is managed by an advisory board consisting of volunteers from the community and area centers of worship. It is chaired by Mike Synder.

The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is a program of New River Community Action, Inc. (NRCA). NRCA is a non-profit agency and qualified under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. NRCA is subject to an annual audit by independent certified public accountants. The tax identification number for NRCA is 54-0793072. For the most recent report of NRCA visit http://newrivercommunityaction.org/documents-reports/  

For more information about the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry, email bburgifp@gmail.com.

The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry (BIFP) was founded on October 15, 1987, to address food insecurity for families of Blacksburg and McCoy. The food pantry is run entirely by volunteers. There are no paid staff members. All client needs are met through cash and food donations.

Eligible families received a week's worth of groceries each month.  Our hours of operation are Monday and Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:30 pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am.  Clients shop for food with a pantry volunteer in the same manner as a grocery store.  Food choices and amounts are designated by the pantry based on the family size.

Volunteers serve on a rotating schedule throughout the month.