Food Pantry

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Hours of Operation & Location

The Pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 1 p.m.-6 p.m (and by appointment).

We serve individuals and families in all of New Kent County and upper James City County who are experiencing food insecurity or need assistance, and are excited to now offer the “Shop Model.” Our clients are able to come inside the pantry, grab a cart and “shop” for the items that best suit their needs. We offer not only canned goods, boxed food items, and meats, but we also offer paper products and cleaning supplies. As available, we offer fresh produce and pet foods.

All first-time visitors are asked to complete a brief application so we can better understand needs and continue serving our community well. Everyone who comes will receive food on their first visit, regardless of where they live. For subsequent visits, clients are required to provide proof of residency to confirm they live within our service area. This may be in the form of a bill mailed to their home that includes their name. If living outside our service area, we work to refer the client to a food pantry operation in their area for the future.

We are currently located at 20051 Tabernacle Rd., Barhamsville, VA 23011

behind Tabernacle CCC.

Purpose

There is growing need in our community for those struggling to provide for themselves and their families.

Open since July of 2009, we serve families living slightly above and below the poverty lines. We also provide food to families and individuals who have lost their jobs, are seasonally employed, or need assistance during these times of hardship.

How Can I Help?

Food Products

You may always donate non-perishable canned goods, boxed items, paper products and pet items. We have three options for donating food:

Drop off at our pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Leave in the bin at Grace Village Thrift on Saturdays (15730 Pocahontas Trail, Lanexa)
Contact the PGO Office at (747) 741-5070

Financially

As good stewards of the gifts we receive, we are able to buy items in bulk through our affiliation with Feed More in Richmond, VA.

Send your tax deductible donations for the purchase of food or to contribute to our Building Fund to:

PGO

P.O. Box 224

Barhamsville, VA 23011.

Volunteer

We are always in need of volunteers to assist with the pick up and distribution of food. Volunteers help greet, bag and carry the groceries to the cars of our clients.

To volunteer, call the PGO Office at (757)-741-5070.

We always need:

Foods to help with dietary needs (low or no sodium, gluten free, etc.)
Jelly (small jars)
Corn Bread Mix (Jiffy, etc.)
Rice
Flour
Jello
Sugar
Pasta and Sauce
Cereal
Condiments
Paper Towels
Toilet Tissue
Dishwashing Detergent
Laundry Detergent