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Fayette County Dept. of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)
1400 Virginia Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-9613
Contact: Varies. Reception will guide call based on individual need.
www.wvdhhr.org
Provides monthly food purchase benefits to help eligible households buy food. Eligibility to receive benefits is based on household size, income, assets and some household expenses. The income and asset limits are determined by the federal government. Food Stamp benefits may only be used to purchase food for human consumption and seeds/plants to grow food at home. Food Stamp benefits cannot be used for: household items, grooming products, tobacco, alcohol products, pet food, etc.
Fayette County Emergency Food Assistance
Rt. 16 & Talbert Avenue
PO Box 735
Fayetteville, WV 25840
574-3733
Contact: Any volunteer can assist in needs.
Additionally, Amy Marie Underwood, Director
Food Assistance provided for persons needing supplemental food supplies on both an emergency and monthly basis. Must meet income guidelines, or have DHHR referral, provide proof of income, proof of address and social security numbers for all household members. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Fayette County Senior Program
108 Lewis Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-8484
Provides delivered meals to elderly who are not mobile and are unable to leave their homes. Meals also available on site for those who are mobile. No referral necessary. Must register for services, phone applications possible. Transportation to nutrition sites available.
Good News Outreach Mission
Across from Meadow Bridge Clinic
PO Box 112
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
484-6106
Contact: Rebecca Cyrus
Food available through food pantry, although supplies are limited. Clothing closet for families or individuals. No referral needed for clothing. No charge for services. Referral not necessary, but helpful. Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday 9-5.
Fayetteville Baptist Church
104 Ankrom Street
Fayetteville WV, 25840
574-1074
Contact: Ron George
Assistance consist of $25 worth of food from Daniels Fresh Market if funds are available. Must have referral from DHHR. Call for details and availability, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Hand ‘N Hand
98 Buzzy Street,
Summerlee Road
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-0306 (alternate phone) 574-3110
Located in the Old Company Store
Contact: Rev. Randy McGuire
Provides food assistance to those in need, no referral necessary. Clothing assistance also occasionally available. Must call ahead for clothing and food support. Weekly distribution of foods and other items given Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Meadow Bridge United Methodist Church
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
Rt. 20, Across from doctors office
484-7952
Contact: Church Receptionists
Supplies food sources as available and needed, first come first serve. Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 9-5.
Montgomery Presbyterian Church
4th and Washington Street
Montgomery, WV 25136
Contact: Joan Stewart
779-2870
Food pantry from 9:30am – 11:30am daily. One bag of food, with no referral or guidelines. Clothing Closet from 9am-12 pm. One bag of clothing and shoes with no referral or guidelines needed. Call to confirm they are open for service before visiting.
Falls View Presbyterian Church
PO Box 5
Charlton Heights, WV 25040
Located on Rt. 60 in Falls View
779-2870
Contact: Joan Stewart
Baby clothing and accessory pantry, weekly on Wednesday, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Assistance includes clothing for children 0 to 5 years of age, accessories such as cribs and car seats, as items are available, diapers and wipes are usually available. Also partners with WIC to provide baby formula, baby food, and milk. Must meet WIC income guidelines and criteria to receive food and formula. Call to confirm they are open before visiting. No fee for services.
SHARE Food Co-op
PO Box 247
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465- 6117
Jean Skaggs
Provides basic food products, such as meats, fruits, vegetables and staples at a reduced price to allow individuals and families to maximize the use of their monthly cash incomes and food stamps. The food provided comes in packages worth $30.00-$35.00 and can be purchased for $15.00, in cash or food stamps, plus a commitment to do 2 hours of community service. This service is open to everyone, regardless of income, situation or other factors. Call Contact person for specific sign up information and distribution dates.
SHARE at Southern Appalachian Labor School (SALS)
Beards Fork Rd.
Beards Fork, WV 25173
779-2280
SALS has a SHARE program and distributes emergency food as a FEMA agency.
Oak Hill United Methodist Church
250 Main St.
Oak Hill, WV 25901
469-4126
http://oakhillumc.com/
Provides food to those in need, every 4th Wednesday of the month, except in November and December, when it’s the 3rd Wednesday of the month. To qualify, individuals must provide ID, proof of income, and social security number. No charge for services.
West Virginia University Extension Service
104 E. Wiseman Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
574-4253
Contact: Amber Jones
Those in need can participate in basic nutrition and cooking class to receive food provisions. Food preservation information available, as well as one-on-one and group breastfeeding support and promotion. No fee for services.
The Salvation Army
312 S. Fayette St.
Beckley, WV 25801-5416
253-9541
Contact: Varies, Any employee can direct in assistance
Provides food, clothing and assistance with utility bills and some rental assistance. Must have referral from DHHR to receive any of these services. Funds for utilities and rental assistance occasionally not available. Call for information on availability. Assistance includes food, clothing, kitchen items available to those who are homeless, victims of fire, victims of flooding, or a resident of the Women’s Resource Center.
TSN/WIC Program
1822 E. Main Street,
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-5314
Contact: Reception
Nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 by appointments. Provides nutritional assistance to pregnant women, postpartum women (up to 6 months after delivery), breast feeding women (up to 12 month after delivery), infants & children up to age 5. Foods available through local grocers: milk, juice, cheese, tuna, infant juice, infant cereal, infant formula, eggs, cereal, peanut butter, carrots. To qualify bring birth certificates, proof of income and address, proof of pregnancy, Social Security Cards, immunization records, and WIC ID folder if you have it. No charge for services.
Incomes levels for WIC are quite high, a family of 4 can have income of up to $671.00 per week and still qualify.
St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
123 Elmore Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-5445
Contact: Church Receptionist
Food is available on as needed basis, must have referral from DHHR, number of persons in home, and proof of income. Clothing Attic is open 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. No referral needed for clothing. Utility assistance is available 1 time a year per family. Referral from DHHR, number of persons in home and proof of income are needed. A $25.00 payment will be made directly to utility company on behalf of persons requesting assistance.
Page Baptist Church
Page, WV 25152
465-8641,
Church Study
Contact: Delmas Wolfe
Possible food and/or utility assistance to individuals living in the immediate surrounding area. Call for assistance
Fayetteville Methodist Church
120 High Street
Fayetteville, WV 25840
574-0187
Contact: Pastor David Stockpole
Food Pantry - the 4th Thursday of every month, except November and December, when the pantry will be open the 3rd
Thursday. No referral needed, but must live in Fayetteville or immediate surrounding area. Bring in a utility bill for proof of address. Occasional funds for utility assistance. A $25.00 assistance will be given once a year. Must have DHHR or CRA referral for utility assistance. Call for information on utility assistance.
Christian Worship Center
201 Maple Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-4882
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The Christian Worship Center offers a free, weekly hot meal on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. starting November 17, 2007. Generation Promise camp dates for 2008: May 23-25 and September 10-12, 2008.
Capital Resource Agency (CRA)
Kimberly Office
Upper Kanawha Valley Community Center
14 Old School House Street
Kimberly, WV 25118
442-2018
Dorothy Davila, Service Coordinator I
CRA partners with the Upper Kanawha Valley Community Center in Kimberly, WV to provide hot and nutritious lunches Monday - Friday to qualified individuals in the Valley area. Garden seeds are available to qualified individuals in the spring to supplement their nutritional needs. Staff partner with local agencies to instruct and provide informational pamphlets on how to can and freeze vegetables.
CRA can provide direct payments on qualified customers' utility bills, housing bills, eyeglass and prescriptions costs. CRA also administers a Handyman Program for small home improvement projects to promote home safety and accessibility.
CRA in partnership with the WVCAP purchases baby food to distribute to low- income families throughout West Virginia.
DHHR referrals.
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