Food for Kids ... A Community Effort

Food for Kids - Thank You

Thanks to the generosity of local donors becoming Backpack Buddies we have served over 8,000 bags of food to children participating in our Food for Kids program this year. To show their appreciation, participants of the program took the time to write, draw, and color cards of appreciation, featured here. Top donors of the program will receive their own card from a sponsored child. Cards are also featured at the Community Storehouse on display in the lobby.

"With your donations and time, we have been able to flourish in our first year, but we don't plan on this program being a one shot deal; therefore, we need your support throughout the summer months leading into next school year as we plan to be as successful as we have been this year. These children are our future leaders and this is a way to show them that people do care and it is possible to dream." - Peyton Gravely, Program Coordinator

To learn more about the Food for Kids program click here.

"Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive 2009

As a part of this year's annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, area residents left nonperishable food items by their mailboxes to be picked up by their mail carrier in a mass effort to benefit the needy. "We'd like to thank all the citizens of Martinsville and Henry County for their generosity and all the postal employees for their cooperation in making this event a huge success," said Nancy Nelson, Executive Director of Community Storehouse.

Thousands of pounds of food were collected through the drive. "Although that's a lot of food, it will only last a short time. The need in our community is great & continued support of our efforts is essential," Nelson added.

If you'd like to benefit the Community Storehouse through a drive or donation, visit http://www.communitystorehouseofmhc.org/ for more information, or call (276) 632-9002.

Wal-Mart awards $1,500 Grant

The Wal-Mart Foundation has awarded the Community Storehouse a grant in the amount of $1,500 to benefit the agency's Food for Kids program. The Foundation strives to provide opportunities that improve the lives of individuals in our community, including their customers and associates. We'd like to thank Wal-Mart for their continued, generous support!

Pictured above: Travis Adkins, Community Storehouse; Jean Scott, Wal-Mart

Memorial Hospital - Volunteers

Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry County regularly donate their time & efforts to volunteering with the Community Storehouse. Their support of the community is an invaluable resource to the essential programs the Storehouse offers. Pictured above & below are volunteers from the Remote Business Office of Memorial Hospital, volunteering with the Food for Kids program; over 700 bags were filled & ready to go! Thank you!

Memorial Hospital - Community Challenge

Community Storehouse is proud to announce a 2009 partnership with Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. For the third year, the hospital is benefiting Community Storehouse efforts to fight hunger and poverty in our community. This year, the hospital is raising funds to benefit the agency's Food for Kids: School Backpack Program raising as much money as possible during March and April! "Memorial Hospital has been an invaluable resource for our agency; their community initiative and generosity has touched the lives of thousands of needy people here in our area," said Travis J. Adkins, Assistant Executive Director.

Memorial Hospital has also approved employee giving for the Community Storehouse, through which employees of the hospital can choose to have money deducted directly from their pay to support the agency for years to come. This partnership is the biggest in Community Storehouse history. The hospital board, administration, and department heads are due thanks for their cooperation, and a special thank you is due to Christy Stutts, OR Director for her initiative and coordination of the campaign.

What's the rush? Donations made to the Community Storehouse during March or April of this year will have Feinstein Challenge money added to it. Alan Shawn Feinstein, a national granter will divide $1 million among hunger fighting agencies nationwide to help raise funds for their cause; this year, the Community Storehouse is involved in that effort. The more money the agency receives, the more of the $1 million the agency will get!

Memorial Hospital has issued a challenge to all local businesses and health-based institutions to join in the fight against poverty and hunger with the Community Storehouse. There are enough resources in our community to further the mission of the agency, and the mission of the Food for Kids program - to ensure that no child has to go without the basic necessity of life, most take for granted ... nutritious food. The children don't have a choice, but we do! Join us!

Memorial Hospital is committed to the development of a culture of teamwork successfully integrating employees, physician, administration, and volunteers in a way that promotes both individual and collective accountability. The hospital is committed to being an integral part of the Martinsville-Henry County community and beyond.

Event with God's Pit Crew & Spirit FM

God's Pit Crew and Spirit FM teamed up with the Community Storehouse Saturday, as a part of the Neighbor to Neighbor campaign. Trucks and volunteers were setup outside of Sam's Club in Danville, VA to collect nonperishable goods to benefit Community Storehouse programs. As a part of this campaign, Storehouse staff took the opportunity to spread community awareness on the Food for Kids: School Backpack Program. Thank you to all who generously donated & to our partners in this event, God's Pit Crew & Spirit FM!