Mission Statement:
Open Door Food Pantry (Mt. Jackson) was established in 1992 to ease food insecurity throughout the central Shenandoah Valley. We provide bakery goods, fresh produce, meats, eggs, canned goods, bread and other food. Anyone needing food can receive food, subject to availability. Some food is only available to people who meet USDA qualifications and we can help you to know if you qualify. Food is distributed the third Thursday of every month between 1 pm – 6 pm, or as otherwise announced on this page. Come to 11278 Old Valley Pike, north of Mt. Jackson on Route 11. Pull into the pantry driveway. Stay in your car and a volunteer will greet and assist you. If the pantry is closed due to weather, we will open, weather permitting, the next day, Friday from 1pm – 6 pm. Look on this page updates in these situations. We receive food from various organizations such as the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, USDA, Food Lion and other grocery outlets, churches, community organizations and individuals. We also purchase selected nutritious food thanks to financial support from local people. Donations to the Pantry are tax deductible. We are a 501 (c)3 organization. Mail your check to Open Door Food Pantry (Mt. Jackson), P.O. Box 292, Mt. Jackson 22842. Make checks payable to the Open Door Food Pantry (Mt.Jackson). Food donations can be dropped off in the tub located in front of the pantry by the double doors. Weather can compromise food safety, so when you leave food there or have food that requires refrigeration, please call 540-335-6500.
