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Food Assistance

LINK delivers food assistance to people in the Herndon and Sterling areas of Northern, Virginia. Regrettably, we can no longer deliver to Ashburn after June 30, 2024.

If you have a food request, please call LINK at 703-437-1776 and leave a message. A LINK volunteer will contact you to verify your need and schedule a delivery as appropriate.  As we do not have full-time staff to provide immediate response to your messages, we thank you for your patience and understanding.

 Mobile Food Pantry

Every second Tuesday of the month, LINK hosts a Mobile Food Pantry in the rear parking lot of Christ the Redeemer Church, located at 46833 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling. The event takes place from 9am until all food has been distributed.  The start time varies based on the delivery arrival. The food, generously donated by the Capital Area Food Bank, typically includes vegetables, fruits, and canned goods. There are no eligibility restrictions; all individuals who attend are welcome to receive food.

 Financial Assistance

Assistance is provided by referral from specific county agencies or the clergy of LINK member churches. Financial assistance is limited to those living in the LINK service area of Herndon and Sterling areas of Northern, Virginia.

INDIVIDUALS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MUST CONTACT THE COUNTY AGENCY FOR THE AREA IN WHICH THEY RESIDE. PLEASE DO NOT CALL LINK DIRECTLY.  LINK Financial assistance is provided through:

• Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning for residents in the Herndon area of Fairfax County at 703-222-0880

• Loudoun Cares for residents in the eastern part of Loudoun County at 703-669-4636

These organizations have trained personnel to screen for qualified candidates and can assure that people first meet LINK's specific criteria before contacting LINK. And, by working through these agencies, funds from other local charities may be available and the person needing assistance may be referred to other programs that can provide additional types of assistance. Typically, funds provided by LINK are for utility costs (if there is a cut-off notice), and rental housing (after an eviction notice).