Food Drive 2026

Food Drive: May 2-10. All branches.

Food for neighbors in need

From May 2-10, all LCPL branches accepted healthy, shelf-stable food items for distribution by Loudoun Hunger Relief (LHR), which serves 700-800 families each week. Thank you for helping us collect a total of 2,697 pounds of food this year!

"LCPL is all about nurturing our community with places to gather, learn, and create. The LCPL Food Drive is an expression of that community, with those who can lend a helping hand to their neighbors in need. Loudoun Hunger Relief is grateful for the support provided by the LCPL Food Drive, and grateful for the incredible value LCPL brings to our shared community."  — Jennifer Montgomery, LHR President and CEO

Your Impact

With your help, our annual spring food drives have collected a total of 48,640 pounds over the years, or enough for about 39,000 meals. Every bit helps. Thank you kindly for your support!

What to donate

Healthy items needed

This year, we are collecting whole-grain, low-sugar and low-sodium foods. Groceries must be unopened and unexpired.

  • Canned chicken or tuna
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Tomato sauce (preferably not in glass)
  • Dried beans
  • Whole-grain pasta
  • Whole-grain cereal or oatmeal
  • Brown rice
  • Peanut butter
  • Cooking oil

Note: LCPL cannot accept refrigerated or frozen food, homemade goods or soda.

Other ways to help

Sharing is caring — tell someone you know about the event or repost it on social media to spread awareness.

Loudoun Hunger Relief also accepts donations year-round and offers many ways to give back to the community. Visit LHR's website for a complete list of donatable items and volunteer opportunities.

Need food today?

Visit Loudoun Feeds to connect with organizations that can help you find something to eat today, and provide food for your pantry tomorrow, all free of charge.