Established in 1995, Food for Others obtains and distributes free food to the hungry of Northern Virginia and supports food programs of other community-based organizations. We provide a channel for people to help their neighbors by actively volunteering their service. Food for Others is part of Northern Virginia's safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes, and for the growing number of working poor who are unable to make ends meet and need to supplement their inadequate food supplies. Food for Others distributed over 2.7 million pounds of free food in FY 2011.
Established in 1995, Food for Others obtains and distributes free food to the hungry of Northern Virginia and supports food programs of other community-based organizations. We provide a channel for people to help their neighbors by actively volunteering their service. Food for Others is part of Northern Virginia's safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes, and for the growing number of working poor who are unable to make ends meet and need to supplement their inadequate food supplies. Food for Others distributed over 2.7 million pounds of free food in FY 2011.
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Program Name
Amount Spent
% of Program Expenses
Food Distribution
$4,381,048
100.0%
Ratings History Food for Others has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
(994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
(560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
(603) Non-financial services of facilities to other organizations
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
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Charity Contact Info
Food for Others
2938 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax,
VA 22031
tel: (703) 207-9173 fax: (703) 207-9204 EIN: 54-1777157
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