Powhatan Food Pantry
The Powhatan Food Pantry provides food for the hungry, elderly and needy of Powhatan County. The Powhatan Food Pantry is a member of the Central Virginia Food Bank and run by the Coalition of Powhatan Churches.
The purpose of the Powhatan Food Pantry is to reduce food insecurity in Powhatan County by providing supplemental food to needy families who are residents of Powhatan County. We also provide United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food to households that meet USDA guidelines. Our goal is for all Powhatan County residents to have access to enough safe and nutritious food for an active and healthy life, to be free of worry about where their next meals will come from, and to be relieved of the burden of choosing between eating and paying important bills such as rent, health care or utilities.
St. John Neumann supports this pantry as well as the Free Clinic of Powhatan and Cumberland Community Cares.
The Powhatan Food Pantry is located at 2500 Batterson Road, accessed through the St. John Neumann Catholic Church parking lot entrance.
Volunteering
The Food Pantry is operated by the volunteer efforts of the Coalition of Powhatan Churches. The Powhatan Food Pantry is also a Partner Agency of the Central Virginia Food Bank, which is itself a member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network. Please contact the Coalition of Powhatan Churches directly for additional information.
Donations
As this is a self-funded ministry, donations of food or money are always appreciated. You can drop off donations at the Pantry during normal operating hours.
If you are in need of services use the links below or contact the Food Pantry at:
Phone: 804-372-9526
Email: powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail.com
Office: 3926 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan
Hours: Monday - Friday from 10am- 2pm
Phone: 804-598-2454 or Email: copcpow@outlook.com
Food is normally distributed Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10am - 12pm. The Powhatan Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider.
Powhatan Food Pantry History and Mission
The Powhatan Food Pantry is operated by a coalition of approximately 55 churches of varying denominations in Powhatan County and housed on the front parcel of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Of the 55 Churches that are “members,” approximately 25 are active monthly in some manner.
Parishioners of St. John Neumann parish started the “HEN Pantry” (assisting the Hungry, Elderly and Needy of Powhatan County) which operated out of a small walk-in closet in the original section of the Church. It was expanded in 2011 with the construction of the Pantry as it stands today. The Powhatan Coalition of Churches joined their pantry with ours.
The building is approximately 2,000 square feet, replete with built-in refrigeration and freezer units, shelving for canned and dry goods, as well as produce and work space for packaging grocery items for delivery.
The Powhatan Food Pantry is a vital ministry in our County and serves our neighbors in need. It is operated strictly on a volunteer basis that includes collection of food, storage, rotation, bagging and delivery. The time and effort by those committed to feeding the hungry of Powhatan County is admirable and considered a blessing to all those involved.