Food & Diaper Pantries
Learn about:
Food Insecurity
One out of every nine people living in Virginia struggles with hunger and food insecurity, including one out of every seven children. One of the many ways that CCC has committed to nurturing children and families is by providing nutritious, emergency food.
CCC provides fresh produce, frozen meat, and other non-perishable food items. We rely on the generous donations of our community to help us meet the needs of our neighbors.
“Food insecurity is about more than just access to food. It is also about nutrition. Data shows that when families experience financial hardship, food costs are the first they slash. As a result, some families experiencing food insecurity turn towards food with decreased nutritional quality or reduce their overall intake.” - Virginia Department of Social Services
Who Hunger Touches
Hunger doesn’t discriminate—it impacts working families, seniors, veterans, and children alike. Many hardworking individuals and families are one emergency medical bill, broken water heater, leaky roof, or unexpected car repair away from a financial crisis. They are left making the decision to feed their family or pay essential bills. It’s a choice that all too many Americans face every day.
Senior Hunger
Many seniors live on a fixed income and struggle to afford fresh, nutritious food. Often, seniors are also isolated and face the additional challenge of limited transportation. CCC’s St. Francis House Food Pantry in Roanoke helps solve this challenge by making regular deliveries to senior where they live.
No child deserves to go to bed hungry. Yet, each year in Virginia, thousands of children don’t know where their next meal will come from.
Veteran Hunger
Food insecurity impacts one in nine working-age veterans in Virginia. Feeding America lists low pay, access to nearby grocery stores, unexpected expenses, and ineligibility for food assistance as some of the common reasons that military families often face food insecurity.
How You Can Help
No one should have to worry about where their next meal comes from. Together, we can make sure that our neighbors have what they need to thrive.
The Need for Diapers
CCC is committed to nurturing children and families. Through our baby clothes and diaper closets in Richmond and Roanoke, we can provide essential supplies to keep babies healthy and clean, while supporting parents when they need us the most.
Did you know?
One out of two U.S. families struggle to pay for diapers each year.
Average Costs During a Baby's First Year
$1,000
for diapers
$600
for clothing
Percent of Household Income that Goes Towards Infant Care
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Two Parent Households
One Parent Households
Mothers with Infants in Virginia
*Data is from the National Diaper Bank Network
Thank You to our Diaper Partner
