Community Resources
CWF is committed to helping individuals and families in the DC Metro area connect with the resources they need to thrive. This curated directory offers up-to-date links to trusted services in the DC Metro Area, including food pantries, housing assistance, senior support, and transportation options. This guide is designed to make essential support easier to find and access.
Food Assistance
Food Pantries and Meal Programs
Food for Others: Distributes food to neighbors in need. Visit
Fairfax County Food Resources Guide: Comprehensive PDF list of food assistance programs. Visit
City of Fairfax Food Assistance Resources: Information on food pantry distributions and assistance programs. Visit
Annandale United Methodist Church Mission Center: Provides food assistance; call prior to arrival. Visit
Transportation Assistance
For Seniors, Disabled, and Low-Income Individuals
Human Services Mobility Management: Provides mobility services and resources for older adults, individuals with limited income, and individuals with disabilities. Visit
TOPS (Transportation Options, Programs & Services): Offers subsidized transportation funds for eligible residents. Visit
Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke: Provides free transportation services to adults aged 50 and above who can no longer drive. Visit
Fairfax County Transportation for Older Adults: Information on Fairfax Connector, Metro, and Virginia Railway Express services. Visit
Community Services
Northern Virginia
City of Alexandria Immigration Resources: Offers information on legal rights, local services, and immigrant advocacy organizations. Visit
Programs & Services for Immigrants and Refugees: Connects residents with resettlement agencies like Lutheran Social Services, Catholic Charities, and Ethiopian Community Development Center. Visit
Volunteer Alexandria – Supporting Immigrant Neighbors: Links volunteers and immigrants to services addressing food, housing, and legal needs. Visit
Arlington County Immigrant Resources: Provides access to legal aid organizations including Amica Center, Just Neighbors, and Legal Aid Justice Center. Visit
Arlington Immigration Legal Assistance: Directory of nonprofits offering immigration legal services. Visit
Arlington Public Schools – Immigration Resources for Families: Offers Know Your Rights materials and support for immigrant families. Visit
Immigrants and Fairfax County Safety Net Services: Access to food, housing, utility aid, and social work referrals via Coordinated Services Planning (703-222-0880). Visit
Fairfax County Immigrant Resources PDF: Comprehensive guide to legal, educational, and community integration services. Visit
Ayuda – Fairfax Office: Provides legal services for family and humanitarian-based immigration matters. Visit
Just Neighbors: Offers immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees. Visit
Citizenship & Immigration Programs in Falls Church: Directory of legal aid organizations serving immigrants in the area. Visit
Hogar Immigrant Services: Offers legal assistance and community support programs for immigrants. Visit
Loudoun County Resources for Immigrants: Access to legal aid, food assistance, housing, and crisis services. Visit
Loudoun County Public Schools – Family Immigration Resources: Provides tools and services for immigrant families. Visit
NVFS Loudoun County Resources: Offers community health, housing, and family support services. Visit
Southern Maryland
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center: Provides information, classes, and referrals for immigrants. Visit
Gilchrist Center – Immigrant Rights: Offers resources on Know Your Rights, DACA, and immigration court procedures. Visit
Montgomery County Public Schools – Immigration Supports: Assists immigrant and refugee families with educational resources. Visit
Prince George’s County Immigration Resources: Connects residents to legal services and community support organizations. Visit
Resources for the Immigrant Community: Directory of legal aid and support services for immigrants. Visit
Prince George’s County Memorial Library – Immigrant Proud: Offers legal assistance and citizenship application support. Visit
Office of Multicultural Affairs: Provides support and assistance to the immigrant community. Visit
Washington, DC
DC Immigration Resources: Offers information on social services, health, transportation, and citizenship assistance. Visit
Catholic Charities DC – Immigrant and Refugee Services: Provides legal services, case management, and language support. Visit
Refugee Assistance – DC Department of Human Services: Offers employment services, cash assistance, and case management for refugees. Visit
Immigrant and Refugee Services – Catalogue for Philanthropy: Directory of organizations providing direct service, legal aid, and advocacy. Visit