Lorton Food Warehouse Receives $100,000 Grant for Upgrades

Funding will purchase new forklifts to boost distribution of fresh, local produce

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Lorton's main food warehouse, operated by the Capital Area Food Bank, is set to receive a $100,000 state grant to upgrade its equipment and infrastructure. The funding is part of a broader $4.9 million investment in Virginia's regional food systems aimed at supporting small and mid-sized producers.

Why it matters

This grant will help strengthen Lorton's local food supply and distribution network, ensuring the community has better access to fresh, nutritious produce from nearby farms. It's part of a statewide effort to build resilience in Virginia's food systems.

The details

The $100,000 grant will be used to purchase new forklifts and other material handling equipment for the Capital Area Food Bank's Lorton warehouse. This will boost the facility's capacity to receive, store and distribute more locally grown fruits and vegetables to food pantries, soup kitchens and other community organizations in the region.

  • The $4.9 million in Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grants were announced in February 2026.

The players

Capital Area Food Bank

A regional food bank that serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Lorton, by distributing food and grocery products to a network of food pantries, soup kitchens and other community organizations.

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What’s next

The food bank plans to use the grant funding to purchase new forklifts and other material handling equipment in the coming months to upgrade the Lorton warehouse's capacity and efficiency.

The takeaway

This investment in Lorton's food distribution infrastructure is an important step in building a more resilient local food system that can better serve the community's needs, especially for accessing fresh, nutritious produce from nearby farms and producers.