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Free food on the NNK is a new-ish map of free food sources on the Northern Neck. Use it to find food and to donate food/cash to food pantries, meal providers, etc. To add free meals or food distribution programs to the Free food on the NNK map, email Susie Cambria. NOTE: The map is only fully accessible in Chrome.
Free food
MCVRS Thanksgiving Dinner, Wednesday, November 26, pickup Noon - 3:00 pm: Residents of Northumberland County aged 75 and older and living in the middle part of the county may get a free traditional Thanksgiving meal. Registration by November 21 is required. Call (804) 456-8134 or email mcvrssales911@gmail.com. Meal pickup at Mid-County volunteer Rescue Squad (7990 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville).
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Free Holiday Community Meal, Friday, December 5, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 2961 Kings Highway, Oak Grove. Typically, the Community Meals ministry hot meals initiative takes place on the last Friday of every month. The usual schedule will resume in 2026; the first meal of 2026 will be January 30. More information is available on the church calendar, by calling (804) 224-7309, or by viewing their FB page.
65+ Senior Community Lunch, December 10: Fallin's Catering is holding this free event Wednesday, December 10, Noon - 3p at the Tavern in Heathsville (73 Monument Pl). The event features games, vendors (Northumberland Social Services, Amoree Health Care, Bay Aging, and LINK), and fun! Eat in or take out. RSVP to Zina by December 5: (804) 580-1011.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Free Community Meal, Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, 2961 Kings Highway, Oak Grove. More information is available on the church calendar, by calling (804) 224-7309, or by viewing their FB page.
Community dinners for a fee
MCVRS Thanksgiving Dinner, Wednesday, November 26, pickup Noon - 3:00 pm: Get a locally made traditional Thanksgiving meal by Mid-County volunteer Rescue Squad. $20 per person. Registration by November 21 is required. Call (804) 456-8134 or email mcvrssales911@gmail.com. Meal pickup at Mid-County volunteer Rescue Squad (7990 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville).
Lasagna for a Cause, Wednesday, November 26, pickup Noon - 3:00 pm: Plan ahead for the busy holiday season with made-from-scratch vegetarian and meat lasagna made with local produce. Each pan contains three generous servings. Vegetarian is $10 and meat is $12. Register by November 21. Order online, by phone ((804) 456-8134) or email mcvrssales911@gmail.com. Meal pickup at Mid-County volunteer Rescue Squad (7990 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville).
Reedville American Legion Post 117 chicken dinner Monday, December 8, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, eat-in or take-out, 39 School St, Reedville. Dinners (fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/wo gravy, green or baked beans, salad, roll, dessert, soda) take place the first Monday of the month. There may be exceptions. Cost: $12 per person. Stay tuned to the ALP 117 FB page. This is a popular event; get there early to get your dinner!
Updated: 11/16/25