Food, Basic Needs, and Housing Relief
Feeding America: National network of 200 food banks and 60 000 pantries serving federal workers affected by the shutdown.
https://www.feedingamerica.org/
Local Food Banks (DMV Region): Free food distribution available, including sites in Alexandria and Fairfax County.
Capital Area Food Bank
Arlington County: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Food-Assistance
City of Alexandria: https://www.alexandriava.gov/economic-support/food-assistance
Culpeper County:
Fairfax County: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/food-access
Food Access Map: Emergency Food Access Providers Application
Fauquier County:
Loudoun County:
Prince William County:
Rappahannock County:
Unemployment Insurance: If you’re furloughed and meet your state’s criteria, you may be eligible — but may need to repay benefits later if back pay is issued.
State/Local Relief: Check your state’s announcements. For example, Maryland is offering temporary housing and financial assistance to impacted federal workers.
https://www.feedingamerica.org/
Local Food Banks (DMV Region): Free food distribution available, including sites in Alexandria and Fairfax County.
Capital Area Food Bank
Arlington County: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Food-Assistance
City of Alexandria: https://www.alexandriava.gov/economic-support/food-assistance
Culpeper County:
Fairfax County: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/food-access
Food Access Map: Emergency Food Access Providers Application
Fauquier County:
Loudoun County:
Prince William County:
Rappahannock County:
Unemployment Insurance: If you’re furloughed and meet your state’s criteria, you may be eligible — but may need to repay benefits later if back pay is issued.
State/Local Relief: Check your state’s announcements. For example, Maryland is offering temporary housing and financial assistance to impacted federal workers.
