In Prince William County, 14,000 children experience food insecurity daily. An alarming 44% of them (more than double the national average) are not eligible for federal nutrition assistance. PWCCF bridges this gap for a frequently overlooked community by delivering meals directly to families. Many live in areas without grocery stores or transportation options, so PWCCF brings its Combating Hunger on Wheels (C.H.O.W.) Wagon to them. Since 2018, the C.H.O.W. Wagon has delivered over 10 million healthy, prepackaged meals to food-insecure families, including military personnel and veterans. Its Backpack Buddy Bag program gives children additional bags of shelf-stable, nutritious food so they have reliable meals on weekends and over school breaks. Partnerships with individuals, schools, local businesses, and nonprofits allow PWCCF to implement its innovative mobile distribution model that seeks to end child hunger in the county.

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Press

  • 7Salutes | C.H.O.W Wagon feeds hundreds of military families in need at Ft. Belvoir
    Fri Apr 7 2023, ABC7 News  
    C.H.O.W. Wagon provides food resources for more than 500 military, family members, and retirees to help combat food insecurity.
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  • $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • The current budget for Prince William County Community Foundation is: Less than $500k

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