Floyd County Food Resources

This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to allow state funds to be used for the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program, which will allow for SNAP benefits to be issued in November during the ongoing government shutdown. 

Under the VENA program, the Virginia Department of Social Services states, 25% of a resident’s benefits will be issued on a weekly basis, and the day of the week is dependent on when benefits are regularly issued: 

• Residents who are issued their benefits on the first of the month will receive VENA benefits on Mondays
• Residents who are issued their benefits on the fourth of the month will receive VENA benefits on Wednesdays
• Residents who are issued their benefits on the seventh of the month will receive VENA benefits on Fridays

VDSS said on Wednesday that “Virginia is the first state in the nation to use state funds to deliver food assistance to SNAP customers.”

While federal/judicial decisions on funding SNAP during the shutdown are changing daily, Floyd County has homegrown resources to help residents who might be in need of food assistance now and in the future.

County Administrator Kim Chiddo said on Friday that Chad Alls, Floyd Director of the Department of Social Services, “has been diligent in remaining up to date” on the situation. She noted that the department has a “local emergency assistance fund that would qualify to help with food disbursements.” 

“The Board of Supervisors remain current on all communications, as requested, as this is a priority to safeguard those who rely on SNAP benefits,” Chiddo said. “In addition, our partnerships with community providers, Plenty!, and New River Valley Community Action, are prepared to assist Social Services and provide support.” 

The following list comes from SustainFloyd’s online Floyd Food Guide, which can be found at www.floydfoodguide.com, and The Community Foundation of the New River Valley’s Thrive Food Access Network, which can be viewed online at www.cfnrv.org/thrive-food-access-network.

Bountiful Blessings — 6236 Floyd Highway S. in Willis

• 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month; (540) 397-1588
• Canned goods, meat, fresh produce, coupons for milk
• No eligibility requirements

Calvary Baptist Church — 1400 Floyd Highway N. in Floyd

• 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month
• Pre-packed boxes, shelf-stable goods
• No eligibility requirements

Copperhill Church of the Brethren — 8838 Floyd Highway N. in Copper Hill

• By appointment on Thursday mornings; (540) 651-6381
• Canned and dry goods, meats, cheese, eggs, milk, a clothing bank, and more
• No eligibility requirements

Eagles Nest Regeneration — 148 Rehoboth Lane in Floyd

• 1-4 p.m. each Thursday;  (540) 838-5765 or (540) 745-4001
• Pre-packed, shelf-stable boxes
• No eligibility requirements

Floyd Free Fridge — 321 W. Main St., located inside Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

• 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturdays; and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays
• Fresh produce, refrigerated and shelf-stable offerings
• No eligibility requirements

Harris Chapel — 3707 Conner Grove Rd. in Willis

• 9:30-11 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month; (276) 952-1809
• Shelf-stable, frozen/refrigerated, pet food, and more
• No eligibility requirements

Havens Chapel — 3375 Daniels Run Road in Check  

• 9-11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month; (540) 651-8215
• Canned goods, cereal, pasta, fresh produce, perishable goods (cheese, eggs, margarine, etc.), pet food, cleaning supplies, and toiletries. 
• Asked to provide names, address, and number of household residents; all are welcome

New River Valley Community Action — 120 Epperly Mill Rd. in Floyd

• Once per month; (540) 745-2102
• Canned food and staples
• Proof of income required

Plenty! Farm and Food Store — 192 Elephant Curve Rd. in Floyd

• 1-4 p.m. on Mondays; 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays; and 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays; home delivery also offered; (540) 745-3898
• Fresh produce, meat, dairy, eggs, pet food, and more
• Must be a Floyd County resident

Stonewall House of Prayer — 132 Stonewall Rd. in Floyd

• 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month; (540) 745-7790
• Non-perishables, eggs, produce, and meat
• No eligibility requirements