Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Food, Food Banks & Pantries

Mission: Our mission is to maintain an Outreach Center in the Grove area of James City County in order to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor and disadvantaged in the community

Direct beneficiaries per year: Last year we served over 400 family equaling over 1,300 people. We distributed over 500,000 lbs of food, including 1,651 meals to children during our summer lunch program.

Programs: Bread & More Wednesdays: A variety of products are offered to the entire Grove community including bread, rolls, desserts, drinks, fresh produce, meats, sandwiches, salads and food from Olive Garden, Starbucks, Red Lobster, Pizza Hut, Panera bread and Pepperidge Farm. Clothes and household items are also available for people to receive. Residents are invited to visit each week. We are currently serving over a hundred families each week. Food Pantry: Food is available to our clients based on individual need and emergency situations every 30 days. Those who visit the food pantry get to choose the items they will receive. USDA Commodities: This is a federal government program that provides a variety of good nutritious foods for our families. They can receive commodities once a month and eligibility is based on income and number of household members. Lunch:We provide a wide variety of foods twice a week to supplement needs. Sandwiches, salads, chicken, produce, bread and pastries are provided on a take-out basis from 11:30 -12:30 on Mondays and Fridays. Clothes Closet:We provide a good variety of new and gently used clothing and shoes for women, men and children. We provide our clients with new undergarments they can access once a month. We also have a school supply closet, school uniforms closet, a hygiene closet, and other resources to help meet ones daily needs.