Proclaiming Grace Outreach
Food Pantry
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.
Hours of Operation & Location
NEW HOURS: The Pantry will be open every Tuesday from 3 PM to 7 PM and Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM
REMINDER: Patrons can be served twice each month
We serve individuals and families in all of New Kent County and upper James City County who are experiencing food insecurity. Our clients are able to come inside the pantry, grab a cart and “shop” for the items that best suit their needs. We offer canned goods, boxed food items, meats, paper products, cleaning supplies, limited hygiene products, and fresh produce, when available.
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 (e.g., a bill mailed to their home that includes their name) and they should bring the FeedMore ID Card we issue to them. 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 18119 New Kent Highway, Barhamsville, VA 23011.
Important Guest Information
FEED MORE CARD
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Bring your Feed More card every time you shop.
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You may also show a picture of the card on your phone or provide the card number from memory.
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Need a card or a replacement card? We are happy to provide one.
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Never been to Grace Table before? We are happy to sign you up and provide you with a card.
FIRST-TIME SIGN-UP & HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
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First-time guests must provide proof of residency (such as a bill mailed to the home) and proof of identification.
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We are happy to accommodate larger families and provide food for everyone who lives in the household.
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Additional adults living in the home must also provide proof of residence.
SHOPPING FOR SOMEONE ELSE
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If you are shopping for someone who cannot come to the pantry, we will need the same required information from that individual.
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Grace Table will also complete a personal verification check with that individual.
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If we do not have the required proof for an additional person or household you are shopping for, you will not be able to shop for them. There are no exceptions.
HOW OFTEN YOU MAY SHOP
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Guests may shop with us two times per month, on either Tuesday or Thursday of their choice.
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Please take only what your household needs so we can continue serving everyone in our community.
IMPORTANT ARRIVAL & CLOSING TIMES
Guests will be welcomed inside the building 3 minutes prior to shopping.
We will take our last guest 15 minutes prior to closing.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
SHOPPING GUIDE
WHEN YOU ARRIVE – PARKING
Please park in a marked parking space in the parking lot only.
ENTRANCE
Enter through the front double white doors. Guests will be let into the building promptly at our opening time.
RECEPTION
Relax comfortably in our reception area. You will be given a number while other guests are shopping.
INTAKE
When your number is called, come into the intake office and give us your number and your Feed More card.
SHOPPING
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Then enjoy shopping in our beautiful new market.
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Please take only what you need so we can continue providing for everyone. Some items may have limits based on available inventory; signs will identify those items.
CHECKOUT & LOADING
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When you are finished shopping, bring your cart to the checkout counter.
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While we are bagging, please get your vehicle and move it to the loading area around the side of the building.
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Our team will bring your groceries out and load them into your vehicle.
DONATION BOX REMINDER
Guests may drop off non-perishable items in the outside black donation box located around the side of the building by the back receiving door.
Please do not place fruits, vegetables, opened items, expired items, or used items in the donation box.