Capital Resource Agency (CRA)
Kimberly Office
Upper Kanawha Valley Community Center
14 Old School House Street
Kimberly, WV 25118
(304) 442-2018
www.crawv.org
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.
Donna Martin
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-5551
Donna Martin is an independent volunteer who provides needs upon request. Call ahead to discuss need and schedule a time for pick up Monday-Thursday from 9am-6pm.
Falls View Presbyterian Church
PO Box 5
Charlton Heights, WV 25040
Located on Rt. 60 in Falls View
(304) 779-2870
www.wvpresbytery.org
Falls View Presbyterian Church provides a 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. Applicant must meet WIC income guidelines and criteria to receive food and formula. Call to confirm they are open before visiting. No fee for services
Fayette County Emergency Food Assistance
Rt. 16 South Fayette Heights
PO Box 735
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-3733
Fayette County Emergency Food Assistance is provided for persons needing supplemental food supplies on both an emergency and monthly basis. Applicant 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 from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Fayette County Dept. of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)
1400 Virginia Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-9613
DHHR 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 Senior Program
PO Box 770 (108 Lewis Street)
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-8484
www.wvseniorservices.gov
Fayette County Senior Program provides delivered meals to elderly who are not mobile and are unable to leave their homes. Meals are also available on site for those who are mobile. No referral necessary. Applicant must register for services, phone applications possible. Transportation to nutrition sites is available.
Fayetteville Baptist Church
104 Ankrom Street
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-1074
www.fayettevillebaptist.org/
Fayetteville Baptist Church provides assistance that consists of $25 worth of food from any area market when funds are available. Applicant must have referral from DHHR. Call for details and availability, Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
Fayetteville Methodist Church
120 High Street
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0187
http://fayettevilleumc.com/
Fayetteville Methodist Church operates a 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 are available 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.
Good News Outreach Mission
Across from Meadow Bridge Clinic
PO Box 112
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-6106
Good News Outreach Mission has food available through a food pantry, although supplies are limited. Clothing closet is provided for families or individuals. No referral needed for clothing. No charge for services. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.
Hand N Hand
98 Buzzy Street,
Summerlee Road
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-0306 (alternate phone) (304) 574-3110
Located in the Old Company Store
Hand N Hand provides food assistance to those in need, no referral necessary. Clothing assistance also occasionally available. Applicant 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
(304) 484-7952
http://meadowbridgeumc.org/
Meadow Bridge United Methodist Church supplies food sources as available and needed, first come first serve. Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9am-5pm.
Montgomery Presbyterian Church
4th and Washington Street
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 779-2870
www.wvpresbytery.org
Montgomery Presbyterian Church offers a food pantry from 9:30am - 11:30am daily. One bag of food is available with no referral or guidelines. Clothing Closet is from 9am-12 pm. One bag of clothing and shoes is provided with no referral or guidelines needed. Call to confirm they are open for service before visiting.
Oak Hill Better Living Center & Thrift Store
1440 E Main Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-6485
Oak Hill Better Living Center & Thrift Store is an independent Christian ministry designed to help the community with various needs such as: clothing, shoes, household items, and electronics, all at discounted and affordable pricing.
The center also assists individuals with utility payments, rent, rent deposits and food for those in need.
Oak Hill United Methodist Church
250 Main St.
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-4126
Oak Hill United Methodist Church provides food to those in need, every 4th Wednesday of the month, except in November and December, when its the 3rd Wednesday of the month. To qualify, individuals must provide ID, proof of income, and social security number. No charge for services.
Page Baptist Church
Page, WV 25152
(304) 465-8641
Page Baptist Church offers possible food and/or utility assistance to individuals living in the immediate surrounding area. Call for assistance.
St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
123 Elmore Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-5445
www.ssppcatholic.org
St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church provides food 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. A $25.00 payment will be made directly to utility company on behalf of persons requesting assistance.
The Salvation Army
312 S. Fayette St.
Beckley, WV 25801-5416
(304) 253-9541
www.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army provides food, clothing and assistance with utility bills and some rental assistance. Applicant must have referral from DHHR to receive any of these services. This is provided as funds are available. Call for information on availability. Assistance includes food, clothing and kitchen items which are available to those who are homeless, victims of fire, victims of flooding or a resident of the Womens Resource Center.
TSN/WIC Program
1822 E. Main Street,
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-5314
www.wvdhhr.org
TSN/WIC offers a nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm by appointment. TSN/WIC 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.
West Virginia University Extension Service
104 E. Wiseman Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-4253
www.fayette.ext.wvu.edu/
WV University Extension Service provides those in need with basic nutrition and cooking class to receive food provisions. Food preservation information is available.No fee for services.