RX for Food

Dannah Pritchard, LCSW

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What is Food Insecurity?


The USDA defines Food Insecurity as a state in which “consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the year.


Food Security


  • High food security: no reports of food access problems or limitations.
  • Marginal food security: one or two reports of anxiety over food sufficiency or shortage of food in the house. Little or no indication of changes in diets or food intake.


Food Insecurity



  • Low food security: reports of reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet. Little or no indication of reduced food intake.
  • Very low food security: Reports of multiple occasions of disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.

Rx for Food is one way that health care providers can help with “food insecurity” experienced by their patients and their families. 

Our providers may be able to provide you with a prescription for food. If you qualify, they will give you a Prescription (RX) for Food to take to one of our partners food pantries.


Rx for Food Partner Food Pantries (Food Pharmacies):


FOOD FOR OTHERS
2938 Prosperity Ave
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 207-9173
(Available to residents of Northern Virginia, including the homebound elderly) 

WESTERN FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
4511 Daly Dr, Suite "J"
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 988-9656
(Available for Fairfax County Residents only)

DULLES SOUTH FOOD PANTRY
24757 Evergreen Mills Rd
Dulles, VA 20166
(703) 507-2795
(Available for Loudoun County Residents who live within the boundaries of John Champe HS, Freedom HS, Independence HS, Rock Ridge HS and Briar Woods HS. )

LOUDOUN HUNGER RELIEF
750 Miller Dr, #A-1
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-5911
(Available for Loudoun County Residents only)

LORTON COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER (LCAC)
9518 Richmond Hwy (behind the Lorton Library)
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 339-5161, ext. 160
(Available to residents of Lorton and Ft. Belvoir to include zip codes: 22060, 22199, 22079, & 22122 and to ANYONE with an Rx for Food Prescription, regardless of zip code)

CHRIST CHAPEL FOOD PANTRY
13909 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 670-8481, ext 214
(Call to schedule an appointment in advance Appointment Times usually Sunday mornings & Wednesday nights)

KOINONIA - A COMMUNITY OF CARING
6037 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-1991
(Please call the Koinonia office once you have your Rx for Food prescription. Their Administrative Assistant will verify that you live in their service area, and an Intake appointment will be scheduled. During the Intake appointment the Client Services Coordinator will interview you to determine if you are eligible for additional services - which include monthly supplemental food, seasonal clothing and financial assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities or prescription medications. If you or someone you know may benefit from a RX for Food, talk with your provider.)

If you or someone you know may benefit from a Prescription for Food, talk with your provider.