Agencies Addressing Food Insecurity in Monongalia County

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Mission

The purpose of this group is to coordinate the collaboration of agencies serving those in Monongalia County facing food insecurity.

Participating Agencies

Canyon Presbyterian Church- 304-594-2143
Catholic Charities- 304-292-6597 Catholic Charities WV Pantry Amazon wishlist
Christian Help, Inc.- 304-296-0221 Christian Help Pantry Amazon wishlist
Community Kitchen, Inc.- 681-209-5465 Community Kitchen, Inc. Amazon wishlist
Covenant Evangelical Methodist Church- 304-292-6050 Covenant Evangelical Methodist Church Pantry Amazon wishlist
Monongalia County Starting Points- 304-983-2432 The Shack Monongalia County Starting Points Pantry Amazon wishlist
Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels- 304-599-1954
Rock Forge Presbyterian Church- 304-241-4831
Salvation Army- 304-296-3525 Salvation Army Pantry Amazon wishlist
Scott’s Run Settlement House- 304-599-5020 Scott's Run Settlement House Pantry Amazon wishlist
St. Ursula’s Food Pantry & Outreach- 304-599-3822 St. Ursula Food Pantry and Outreach Amazon wishlist
The Rack- 304-293-4397 The Rack's Amazon wishlist
Wadestown Food Pantry- 304-662-9201

View a list of hours for service in Monongalia County.

What is food insecurity?

Food insecurity is defined as the state of, or risk of, being unable to provide enough food to fully meet basic needs for all members of your family.

Currently, approx. 1-in-8 WV residents and nearly 1 in 4 children live in families that lack the means to regularly put enough nutritious food on the table for everyone to live healthy, active lives and are considered “food-insecure.” As a result, they struggle with hunger at some time during the year.

Where do food-insecure families turn to for help?

Food pantries and soup kitchens provide food assistance in emergency situations and often become the most immediately accessible resource for families struggling to put food on the table.

How can you help?

Donate food or money to local food drives. All donations remain in the local area and every donation (no matter how big or small) received makes a difference to all individuals served.

Non-perishable donations requested:

Canned vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, pasta, canned tuna, etc. (Please check expiration dates)
Cleaning supplies
Personal care items

Every dollar donated can provide a meal to one food-insecure person. Last year Monongalia County provided over 12,000 meals through local monetary donations alone.

Where do your donations go?

The United Way Family Resource Network helps coordinate donations for local food pantries and programs that serve food-insecure individuals in Monongalia County. Monetary Donations are accepted as cash and checks made out to United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties.

Donate Online Here: http://www.unitedwaympc.org/give