Our Needs

Every week, hundreds of families come through our doors. As a result, our physical stock fluctuates along with the needs of our clients. Take a moment to see what we currently need to keep our shelves fully stocked.

Thank you so much for considering a donation. Please note that we cannot accept expired, open or unlabeled food.

We can ONLY accept food, some baby items and hygiene products. Anything else will be discarded! Thank you for understanding.

The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is grateful for your donations of food and needed supplies. When donating items to the food pantry, please check the expiration dates, and donate unopened items in their original packaging.

Current Top Needs

  • Breakfast Items:
    • Oatmeal
    • Granola Bars
    • Pancakes/Waffles and Syrup
    • Coffee, Tea
    • Juice
    • Milk
    • Canned Fruit
  • Lunch Items:
    • Ravioli, Spaghetti O's
    • Chili, Stew
    • Peanut Butter, Jelly
  • Dinner Items:
    • Soup
    • Meal Kits (Tacos, Grain/Pasta Bowls, Lasagna, etc.)
  • Baking Items:
    • Flour
    • Sugar
    • Salt
    • Oil
    • Evaporated Milk
  • Proteins:
    • Beans (Canned or Dry)
      • Kidney, Pinto, Garbanzo
    • Canned Meats (Spam, Sardines)
  • Misc:
    • Potatoes
    • Rice
    • Maseca (corn flour)
    • Corn
    • Pasta and Sauce
    • Mac & Cheese (Individual Cups)
    • Tomatoes (Stewed, Sauce, Diced, etc.)
    • Condiments, any kind
    • Granola Bars
    • Baby Food Pouches, Puff Cereal, Wipes
  • Birthday Bag items (see below for list)
  • Large family items (see below for list)
  • Holiday items (see below for list)

Last Updated: October 2, 2026

 

Ready to Donate Food?

Donations are received every week.

Monday-Friday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Non-perishable items can be left in bins behind our facility any time that is convenient for you. Our address is 7669 Limestone Drive, #105 Gainesville, VA 20155.

Can’t make it to us?
See if one of our donation locations would be more convenient.

Organize A Food Drive

Note: For large food drives (over 100 lbs.), please contact us ten days in advance to coordinate the items needed and the delivery date. Call (703) 754-5990 or Contact Us to connect with Cindy, our food inventory lead volunteer.

Ongoing Needs

Holiday Needs:
  • Can Yams
  • Gravy - All Varieties
  • Broth- All Varieties
  • Box Mash Potatoes
  • Bag/Box Rice
  • Baking Items - Cake Mix, Cookie Mix, Icing, Oil, Sugar, Flour
  • Can Pumpkin
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Condensed Milk
Food, Hygiene, Baby, and Household Needs:
  • Cereal, Oatmeal, Grits, and/or Cream of Wheat
  • Granola Bars / Breakfast Bars
  • Pancake Mix and Syrup
  • Flour (All-Purpose, Masa, Maseca, and/or Chapati)
  • Boxed Potatoes (Plain, Scalloped, Au Gratin)
  • Soup (15-18oz cans)
  • Box Pasta (spaghetti and all varieties)
  • Box Rice – All Varieties
  • Spaghetti
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Tomato Paste
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Gravy/Broth
  • Macaroni & Cheese (boxes)
  • Canned Vegetables (all varieties)
  • Canned Corn
  • Canned Green Beans
  • Beans (canned or dried) — all varieties
  • Canned Fish (Tuna, Salmon, Sardines)
  • Canned Meat (Chicken, Beef, or Spam)
  • Cookies/Crackers (full size box/bag)
  • Peanut Butter AND Jelly
  • Luncheon (e.g. Spaghetti O’s, Ramen Noodles)
  • Salt, Pepper & Spices
  • Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo)
  • Cooking Oil (Olive, Vegetable, Canola)
  • Salad Dressing
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Baking Items (Flour, Sugar, Salt)
  • Cake Mix & Icing
  • Baby Diapers and Wipes
  • Baby Food
  • Baby Formula
  • Soap or Body Wash
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste
  • Other Hygiene Products (deodorant, feminine products, etc…)

Crossed Out items are not needed at this time.

Large Family Items:
  • Box Spaghetti
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Pancake Mix/Syrup
  • Bag Rice/ Beans
  • Soup
  • Can Dice, Stew, Purée Tomatoes
  • Can Vegetables
  • Peanut Butter/Jelly
  • Can Fruit
Birthday Bag Items:
  • Cake mix
  • Frosting
  • Lemon-lime soda
  • Festive gift bags (gender neutral)
  • Candles
  • Balloons
  • Disposable cake pans
Kid Snack Pack Items:
  • Not needed at this time

Note: Our “Kid Snack Pack” program operates only when Prince William County Schools are not in session; either due to a school break (Winter, Spring and Summer Break) and/or virtual learning scheduled for all students in PWC.

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Organize A Food Drive

If your group or organization would like to organize a food drive, please reach out to us to let us know. We'll guide you to collect the best items to give the most help, and we’ll work to schedule a date to receive your collected items.

Organize A Food Drive