Help Resources

The Bible is filled with commands to care for the poor, the sick, the widow and the orphan. Here at Susanna Wesley, we do our best to be the hands and feet of Jesus by sharing what we have. Do you need help? Below is the collection of resources that we have to share with others. If you need help and don’t see what you need here, please email [email protected].

Food

Our passion for feeding people goes way back. 

Susanna Wesley Food Pantry

If you are in need:
Call our office on Monday to request assistance (804) 642-7551. We only need your basic information (number of people in your household, food allergies and restrictions) to allow us to assemble your food pantry order. We provide a variety of food products to include canned goods, cereals, pasta, canned meats and peanut butter, frozen meats, fresh vegetables, bread products etc.

Pick-up:
You will pick up your order on Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. Our volunteers will bring your bag(s) (grocery, fresh vegetables, frozen items) to your vehicle.

How Can you Help?
One of the easiest ways is to drop off a donation of food items. The items we are always in need of include:
dry or boxed milk, and cereals (Oatmeal, cheerios, corn flakes, Chex, etc.), peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauces, dry and canned milk, tuna, mayonnaise, canned stews, canned meats (tuna, chicken, ham), soups, pasta, canned tomatoes, salt and pepper, cereal, macaroni and cheese, fruit cups. Dollar Tree is a great resource for cereal and bread. 

Brown paper bags for food pantry use are always welcome.

We need your help!!
Susanna Wesley is now an official partner with the Peninsula Food Bank. This has allowed us to purchase many of the basic need items at a lower cost. It has not eliminate the need for support. The Food Bank is not able to provide all the food items we need. Please continue to support our food bank as we highlight the items we cannot obtain. 

If you would like to volunteer time or make a donation, please contact Bobby Scarborough or the church office at 804-642-7551.

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Hot Meals through Meals on Wheels

Fishes and Loaves

The Fish and Loaves ministry provides assistance to the Meals on Wheels program by delivering a hot meal to those in need on the 4th Saturday of every month.  Our ministry has expanded through the efforts our Women's Fellowship as they prepare meals twice a month for the homeless shelterd in our local area. 

If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Bobby Scarborough or the church office at 804-642-7551.

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We financially support a network of non-profit partners to provide assistance.

Financial

​Our number one goal is to prevent homelessness. If you are in need of assistance with utility bill, rent, etc. call our office to allow us to help you get the assistance you need. 

Susanna Wesley has joined with 19+ area churches to support those in need through the Jubilee Church Network. As a supporting partner we have expanded our ability to assist more families in need of help with utilities and threat of shut-off along with rent assistance. By working together as the body of Christ along with G.U.E.S.T and Bay Aging we are helping struggling families and individuals to get back on the feet in trying times.  

Call our office for a referral to our Jubilee Coordinator. The coordinator will assess your situation, provide assistance, make referrals or request support from the Jubilee Churches.  

Shelter

A portion of our tithe goes to support on a monthly basis G.U.E.S.T, and the E.C.H.O. programs.  If you are in need of emergency housing assistance we will guide you to the appropriate partner. Our partner's assess your situation and we work with them to provide emergency short term housing in local motels.

Veterans