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Getting a Helping Hand in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford, VA

December 22, 2024

❤️ Resources for Those in Need — Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania & Stafford

If you or someone you know needs help — whether for housing, food, mental health, or family support — this guide connects you with local and national resources ready to assist.


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🔹 Quick Help Lines


🏠 Shelter & Housing Support

Housing Hotline 540-358-5801


🥫 Food Assistance

Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank540-371-7666
3631 Lee Hill Dr, Fredericksburg
Find pantries: fredfood.org/pantry_locator_map
Download the FredFoodVA App

Downtown Greens Free Fridge – 206 Charles St, Fredericksburg
Email: freefridge@downtowngreens.org

SNAP At The Farmer's Market: See the market manager to exchange tokens and receive up to $30 for fruits and veggies for free.

  • Hurkcamp Park, 500 Wiliam St, Fredericksburg, VA; Saturdays 7am to 2pm
  • Mary Washington Hospital, 1001 Sam Perry Blvd - 2nd and 4th Fridays from 11:30am to 5pm
  • VDOT Parking Lot, 12150 Gordon Rd, Saturdays 8am to 1pm
  • Spotsylvania Medical Center, 4600 Spotsylvania Pkwy, Wednesdays 2pm to 6pm
  • King George Market, 10381 Ridge Rd, Saturdays 8am to noon

The match program is also available at the Fredericksburg Co-op

Apply for SNAP at the Dept of Social Services (commonhelp.virginia.gov)

Downtown Greens

206 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VA

Community garden, edible plant education, workshops and events. Free food distributions. 

Local Food Pantries:

  • Sundays
    • Real Life Community Church Pantry, 11 Smokehouse Rd Ste 105 from 11am to noon
  • Mondays
    • St Mary's Food Boxes, 1003 Stafford Ave 9am to 4pm
    • Mobile Pantry Strong Tower Church, 234 Ferry Rd 11am to noon - 4th Monday
    • Massapponax Baptist Church, 5101 Massaponax Church Ed 6pm to 8pm - 3rd mondays
    • Trinity Episcopal Church, 825 College Ave 9am to 11am
  • Tuesdays
    • St Mary's Food Boxes, 1003 Stafford Ave 9am to 4pm
    • Salvation Army, 2014 Lafayetter Blvd Unit C 9am to noon
    • Spotsswood Baptist Church, 4101 Lafayette Blvd Mobile Unit #12 9:30am to 11am (2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
    • The Table at St George's Pantry, 905 Princess Anne St noon to 1pm
    • Arm of the Lord Drive Thru Meal, 2100 Airport Dr 4:30pm to 5:30pm
    • Community Ministry Center Pantry, 918 Bragg Rd 5:30pm to 8pm
    • Mobile Pantry at Hazel Hill, 100 Princess Anne St 11am to noon (3rd Tuesdays)
    • Mobile Pantry at Heritage Park, 1003 Heritage Park Pl 1:30pm to 2:30pm (1st Tuesdays)
    • Trinity Episcopal Church, 825 College Ave 9am to 11am
    • UMC Food Pantry, 308 Honover St (CHarlotte St Parking lot) 2pm to 4pm
  • Wednesdays
    • St Mary's Food Boxes, 1003 Stafford Ave 9am to 4pm
    • Trinity Eposcopal Church, 825 College Ave 9am to 11am
  • Thursdays
    • St Mary's Food Boxes, 1003 Stafford Ave 9am to 4pm
    • Community Ministry Center Pantry, 918 Bragg Rd 9am to 11am
    • Peace United Methodist Church Pantry, 801 Maple Grove Dr 9:30am to noon
    • Mobile Pantry at Moss Clinic, 1301 Sam Perry Blvd 1pm to 2pm (3rd Thursdays)
    • Islamic Center Pantry, 7020 Harrison Rd, 5pm to 7pm (Last Thursday)
    • Trinity Eposicopal Church, 825 College Ave 9am to 11am
    • UMC Food Pantry 308 Hanover St (Charlotte St Parking Lot) 2pm to 4pm
  • Fridays
    • St Mary's Food Boxes, 1003 Stafford Ave 9am to 4pm
    • Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia St 9am to noon (2nd and 4th Friday)
  • Saturdays
    • Agape Fellowship Ministries Pantry, 26 Perchwood Dr 11am to 2pm
    • UMC FOod Pantry, 308 Hanover St (Charlotte Parking Lot) 10am to noon
    • Community Ministry Center Pantry, 918 Bragg Rd 9am to noon
    • Lambert & Withers Food Pantry 900 Charlotte St, 9:30am to 11am (2nd and 4th Saturday)

💡 Utility, Financial & Social Services

Rappahannock United Way – Dial 211 or email info@rappahannockunitedway.org


🧍‍♀️ Domestic Violence & Abuse Support


🧠 Mental Health & Counseling

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB)
24/7 Crisis: 540-373-6876
Fredericksburg: 540-373-3223 • Stafford: 540-659-2725 • Spotsylvania: 540-582-3980
Caroline: 804-633-9997 • King George: 540-775-9879


🚫 Substance Use Support


🧓 Senior & Disability Services


👧 Youth & Family Support


🏫 Education Resources


💊 Health Services

Medication Disposal Sites:
Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office – 9119 Dean Ridings Ln (M–F 8AM–4:30PM)
Fredericksburg Police – 2200 Cowan Blvd (M–F 8AM–4PM)
Stafford Sheriff’s Office – 1225 Courthouse Rd (M–F 8AM–9PM)
King George Sheriff’s Office – 10445 Government Center Blvd (24/7)
CVS/Walgreens Safe Disposal Locations


🚔 Non-Emergency Law Enforcement Numbers


💼 Employment & Community Programs



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