Our Pantry has moved. The Richwood Pantry is now located at 74 Avenue B, Richwood, WV. At this location, we provide an array of services.
- Food Distribution
- Twice a week, weather permitting, the Pantry is open to provide food to families. The majorith of the nn-perishable food distributed by the Pantry comes from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Additionally, food contributions are also received from local grocers, growers and individual donors.
- Clothing Distribution
- Twice a week, weather permitting, the Pantry is open for community residents to receive clothing. Most of the clothing distributed by the Pantry comes from local citizenry donations.
- Emergency Assistance
- For some families, who qualify through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, assistance is provided for emergencies. This assistance comes from a variety of sources and is kept anonymous.
- Disaster Assistance
- The Pantry is one of the FEMA locations in the county. In cases of natural disaster, weather warnings, etc., the Pantry is open to provide shelter and other services to all affected families.
- Referral Services
- Pantry Volunteers are able to provide assistance in preparing DHHR Applications, health care (Affordable Care Act) applications, and Starting Points Day Care Center applications. Referrals to DHHR, Parents as Teachers, the Family Center (for GED testing services), Family Resource Network and Community Outreach are also available at the Pantry.
- Baby Pantry
- The Pantry has also expanded it’s clothing distribution to include infant any young children’s clothing. The Baby Pantry is open during normal business hours.
- Children’s Play Group
- Every Thursday, from 10:30am to 11:30am parents can bring children, ages 2-4, to the Pantry to play. This is a good time for the parents to also plan on visiting the Baby Pantry.
- Richwood Farmer’s Market
- The Richwood Pantry began operating the Richwood Farmers’ Market. This is a joint project sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Nicholas County Health Department. Monday through Friday residents of eastern Nicholas County can purchase fresh produce at either the Pantry’s location at 74 Avenue B, Richwood, WV or at the Starting Points location at 44 East Main Street, Richwood, WV