209 Market Place is a donation-based, emergency, local food pantry that provides food, toiletries, and school supplies free to Virginia Tech students in need. Open Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
Tel: 540-552-2827
E-mail: 209marketplaceatvt@gmail.com
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry supplies groceries to local residents in need. Open Mondays and Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30 am.
Tel: 540-951-8134
E-mail: bburgifp@gmail.com
Micah's Backpack distributes food to qualifying children in the Montgomery County school system.
Tel: 540-951-8951
E-mail: hope@micahsbackpack.org
Meals on Wheels America is a nonprofit organization with over 5,000 programs across the country, offering older Americans relief by providing meals, overcoming social isolation and removing safety hazards in their homes. Currently, Meals on Wheels is helping 2.4 million Americans annually. Click here for more information.
24/7 availability of food and personal care items. Two locations:
The Montgomery County Baby Shop helps families in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford and Montgomery County with newborns to five years old children in need. Photo ID, proof of residency and enrollment in any social services are required; all items are free.
Tel: 540-382-2410
E-mail: babyshopmcva@gmail.com
Free meal on Monday nights to anyone
from 6-6:30 pm
1017 Progress Street, NW in Blacksburg
Tel: 540-552-4327
Community Stocked Fridge with Free Food
Future Economy Collective
202 South Main Street, Suite 10, Blacksburg
Tel: 540-200-8028
SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery, helping more than one million people each year – including individuals working to recover, and the family members of loved ones who need help. SMART Recovery hosts confidential, anonymous online and in-person meetings around the world. You can find 24/7 support through online meetings, chat and forums at www.smartrecovery.org/ community. You can also find specialized meetings and resources for a variety of communities, including Family & Friends, veterans and first responders, women, LGBTQ+ and more. The Social Ministry Committee would also like to remind you that Pastor Monica is a certified Spiritual Director and is available to help you.
YMCA at Virginia Tech After-school program, Daily and prepared meals on site
403 Washington St. SW, Blacksburg
Tel: 540-961-9622
E-mail: outreach@vtymca.org
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