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Luther Memorial Lutheran Church

Tel: 540-951-1000

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Faith Community
    • What We Believe
    • Reconciling in Christ
    • Our Church Council
    • Info for Visitors
    • Social Justice
  • Worship
    • Worship
    • Faith Formation
    • Music Ministry
    • Devotional Resources
  • Community
    • Campus Ministry
    • Outreach
    • Congregation Care
    • CreationCare
    • Partnerships
    • Resources
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  • Contact Us

Outreach & Community Service

 “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, 

you did it to me.”  ~Matthew 25:40


 We believe that discipleship under Jesus Christ calls us to extend Christian compassion and helpfulness to the ill, the aged, the orphaned, the underprivileged, the imprisoned and 

all in need of aid in body or soul.  Luther Memorial has a longstanding tradition of mission and community service in the New River Valley. Our faith community strives to live out our commitment to Christ through participation in many programs that benefit God’s people locally, and around the globe. Below is a sample of some of our community outreach partnerships.

Micah's Mini-Pantry

Micah's Mini-Pantry at Luther Memorial is stocked with non-perishable foods & personal hygiene products; all items are available for free to anyone in need, but our goal is to specifically address Virginia Tech student food insecurity. Find out more... Click below for a list of needed donations - thank you!  

Donation List

Food Pantry Donation Calendar

Each month consider donating the suggested items to keep 

Micah’s Mini Pantry (MMP) and Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry (BIFP) shelves full.

2023 Food Pantry Donation Calendar

March 2023 Change for Change

March Change for Change - Micah’s Closet


When Elaine Belay and I stood up front of the congregation last fall to talk about Micah’s Closet, we had no idea about the enthusiasm it would produce. Micah’s closet provides a week worth of clothes for children attending Eastern Montgomery Elementary School twice a year. We were able to provide fall clothes for 21 students. The congregation was very generous in providing financial support. 

We are getting ready to provide a spring set of clothes to be provided before Easter. Social Ministry committee has designated Change for Change to help pay for the week’s worth of clothes. It takes $185 to pay for one week worth of clothes for each child. This spring, I would like to be able to help 25 children at a total cost of $4,625. We has some money put away for this purpose but we hope that March will be our annual fundraising month. We hope that the money we raise this spring will cover the cost of both the spring and fall season.

We are recruiting volunteers to shop for the week’s worth of clothes. You will be given a list of clothes including sizes and preferences. Once purchased, you can turn in your receipts, to be reimbursed. The shopping can be done either online or in person at local stores as long as you stay within the $185.00 budget.

To donate, you can put your donation in the Change for Change box or you can go to the donor button on the church’s website and choose Micah’s Closet from the menu. If you are interested in volunteering as a shopper, please email me or text me at 540 818-1438 to get on the list. We will contact you once we receive the information from the school.


In Peace. Teresa Cassell

Feeding Southwest Virginia Mobile Marketplace

The Feeding Southwest Virginia Mobile Marketplace is designed to provide fresh, affordable, convenient groceries and produce to underserved demographics and rural locations.  This grocery store on wheels offers healthy affordable foods, and is stocked with a selection of pantry staples and fresh produce.  Click here to see an example order form (up-to-date order forms will be available at the market).  


All people are welcome, and we accept EBT, credit, and debit cards.  No cash or checks. 


The Mobile Marketplace will be in Blacksburg every second Tuesday of the month from 9:30 am - noon at Warm Hearth Village,  2603 Warm Hearth Drive.  For more information, contact Molly Watkins at 540-342-3011, ext. 7046 or via e-mail.  

Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry

Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry

Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry

Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry

  The Interfaith Food Pantry is a joint ministry of over twenty-five churches in Blacksburg of varying denominations.  The Interfaith Food Pantry relies on cash and food from churches, individuals and other organizations, and serves  qualified residents of Blacksburg and McCoy. The Food Pantry continues to serve clients during the COVID19 pandemic. Find out how you can make a donation or volunteer by visiting their Facebook page.

Lutheran Disaster Response

Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry

Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry

Lutheran Disaster Response shares God's hope, healing and renewal with people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. Click here to find out about current programs.

NRV Cares

Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry

Von Bora House

New River Valley NRV Cares

 NRV CARES (New River Valley Child Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Services) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children and strengthening families.
NRV CARES strives to improve the lives of the smallest and most defenseless members of our society, while helping to support an environment where families can thrive.   Parenting classes offered at Luther Memorial will resume when it is safe to gather in-person. Contact NRV Cares for more information. 

Von Bora House

Valley Interfaith Child Care Center

Von Bora House

Von Bora House, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church

In partnership with New River Community Action (NRCA), Luther Memorial offers the Von Bora House, located on the church campus, to eligible families identified by NRCA who are in need of housing.  These families may live at the house rent-free until they can get back on their feet; NRCA pays all utility bills, and Luther Memorial maintains the home and provides furnishings.  In addition, the church quilting group gives every family a quilt, and children are provided with books.

Valley Interfaith Child Care Center

Valley Interfaith Child Care Center

Valley Interfaith Child Care Center

VICCC Valley Interfaith Child Care Center

 Valley Interfaith Child Care (VICCC) was organized in 2004 to address the needs of 

low-income working parents with infant and toddler children, who had few or no choices 

for good, affordable places to leave their children while they worked.  VICCC now provides  high-quality, affordable, fully-state-licensed care to the children of income-eligible working families of the Valley, offering 

a nurturing environment for children from 

low-income families to learn and grow.    

Change for Change

Valley Interfaith Child Care Center

Valley Interfaith Child Care Center

Luther Memorial Lutheran Church Change for Change

 Each week, members and guests at Luther Memorial worship services may drop spare change into a special box on leaving the sanctuary.  These funds are given to local charity organizations to support their work.

 You may mail your contribution, marked “Change for Change” to Luther Memorial, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060. 

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance (MCEAP)

 

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program (MCEAP) is a 100% volunteer-run organization providing food, clothing, household items and financial assistance to Montgomery County  low-income, unemployed, elderly or handicapped individuals and families.  MCEAP strongly believes in providing a hand up instead of a handout.   MCEAP continues to assist residents during the COVID19 pandemic. Please contact MCEAP for information on how to donate or volunteer. 

Quilts

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance

Quilting Group, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church

  Quilters meet periodically to create quilts 

that support persons in need, including victims of flood, fire or other disasters. We also donate quilts to residents of the von Bora House, owned by Luther Memorial and operated by New River Community Action organization, a service that provides shelter for persons experiencing homelessness.

Helping our Community

    Community Partnerships

    Luther Memorial Church is proud to partner with many community organizations in the Blacksburg area, offering support in many ways including use of our facilities.

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    600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060

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