Fill it Forward

Funded by Kroger, Powered by Community

We’re making it easier than ever to fight hunger in your neighborhood. Fill it Forward is a Foodbank initiative that places donation bins at local businesses across our region so you can give where you live, work, or shop. Thanks to generous support from Kroger, we’re proud to launch this pilot program and make donating simple and impactful.

It’s easy. Just drop nonperishable food or personal care items at a participating Fill it Forward location. We’ll handle the rest, from collecting full bins to getting your donations into the hands of neighbors who need them most.

Please note: If you need a tax receipt, items must be dropped off directly at the Foodbank.

Nonperishable food and personal care items ready for donation to help fight hunger locally

Drop-Off Sites

We’re actively partnering with local businesses across Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Find a bin near you.

Chesapeake

  • Ashley Furniture Homestore at 1591 Crossways Blvd. | Daily from 11 am to 7 pm
  • Chesapeake Farm Bureau at 552 S. Battlefield Blvd. | Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Chesapeake Police HQ at 304 Albemarle Dr. | Daily from 8 am to 8 pm
  • Cinema Café – Edinburgh at 1864 Edinburgh Ln. | Daily from 12 to 10 pm
  • Cinema Café – Greenbrier Mall at 1401 Greenbrier Pkwy. | Daily from 12 to 10 pm
  • DAV Thrift Store at 419 Centerville Tpke. S | Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 8pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm
  • Fulton Bank at 217 E Hanbury Rd. | Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm
  • JCPenney at 1401 Greenbrier Pkwy, Ste. 3000 | Monday through Thursday 11 am to 7 pm, Friday through Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm
  • TCC Chesapeake Student Center at 1428 Cedar Rd. | Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • The Stockpot at 1296 S Battlefield Blvd. | Daily 8 am to 2 pm 

Norfolk

  • Afterglow Brewing at 2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd., Ste. 600 | Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9 pm, Friday through Sunday from 12 to 8 pm
  • Elation Brewing at 5104 Colley Ave. | Daily from 12 to 9 pm
  • Makers Brewery at 735 E 23rd St. | Monday through Thursday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm
  • TCC Norfolk Student Center at 310 Granby St. | Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • The Stockpot at 215 E Plume St. #100 | Daily 8 am to 2 pm 

Portsmouth

  • TCC Portsmouth Student Center at 120 Campus Dr., Building E | Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm; Friday from 9 am to 2 pm

Virginia Beach

  • Ashley Furniture Homestore at 5144 Virginia Beach Blvd. | Daily from 11 am to 7 pm
  • Cinema Café – Kemps River at 1220 Fordham Dr. | Daily from 12 to 10 pm
  • Cinema Café – Pembroke Meadows at 752 Independence Blvd. Ste. 4590 | Daily from 12 to 10 pm
  • DAV Thrift Store at 1525 General Booth Blvd. | Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm, Sunday from 12 to 5 pm
  • DAV Thrift Store at 5517 Virginia Beach Blvd. | Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 8pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm
  • Fulton Bank at 4424 Bonney Rd. | Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
  • Fulton Bank at 3345 Dam Neck Rd. | Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm
  • Glass Doctor at 5226 Indian River Rd. Ste. 104 | Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm
  • PenFed Credit Union at 4920 Haygood Rd. | Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
  • TCC Joit Use Library at 1700 College Cres. | Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • The Stockpot at 700 19th St. Ste. 106 | Daily 8 am to 2 pm
  • Virginia Beach Fire Department stations also accept food donations through their Extinguish Hunger Campaign. While this effort is separate from Fill It Forward and the collection bins look different, all donations are delivered to the Foodbank and support neighbors facing hunger in our community. Learn more about the Extinguish Hunger Campaign and participating stations here.

What to Donate

We Gratefully Accept

  • Protein: Peanut butter, beans, canned chicken, canned tuna
  • Packaged fruits and vegetables: Canned fruits and vegetables, fruit cups, 100% fruit juice
  • Whole grains: Cereal, oatmeal, pasta, rice, crackers, granola bars, pancake mix
  • Meals: Soups, stews, boxed meals
  • Condiments: Ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, syrup, jelly
  • Kitchen essentials: Flour, cooking oil, spices, herbs
  • Baby products: Formula, food, diapers, wipes
  • Personal hygiene items: Adult diapers, shampoo/conditioner, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene items

Donation Tips

  • Look for low sodium, low sugar, low fat options
  • Items should be non-breakable and shelf-stable
  • Labels must be intact
  • We accept items up to 6 months past the Best By / Sell By / Use By date
Volunteer dropping off food donations at a Fill it Forward location in Southeastern Virginia

Get Involved

Want to help beyond donating? We’re looking for volunteer drivers to help pick up full bins and deliver them to the Foodbank.

For more information, contact our Community Engagement team at volunteer@foodbankonline.org.