COVID-19 UPDATE
FISH IS WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP FEED OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED.
FISH HEADQUARTERS IS
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
WE HAVE SHIFTED STAPLE FOOD SUPPLIES TO OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ARE PURCHASING BULK PRODUCTS AND LOCAL PRODUCE ON THEIR BEHALF. WE CANNOT ACCEPT DONATIONS OF FOOD, CLOTHING OR HOUSEWARES AT THIS TIME.
DONORS:
YOU MAY HELP WITH FINANCIAL DONATIONS TO FISH, BY CHECK OR ONLINE - SCROLL DOWN OR CLICK ON "DONATE" PAGE.
IF YOU ARE SHOPPING, WE URGE YOU TO CONTRIBUTE NONPERISHABLE FOOD TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONTINUE TO DISTRIBUTE MEALS AND GROCERIES TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED.
YOU MAY ALSO DONATE NONPERISHABLE FOODS TO THE UNITED WAY AT ACE PENINSULA HARDWARE LOCATIONS:
210 MONTICELLO AVENUE and 4511 JOHN TYLER HIGHWAY
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PERSONS NEEDING FOOD
Salvation Army hosts Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, June 18 - call 229-6651 for details.
WE URGE YOU TO CONTACT
UNITED WAY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER 757-229-2222
WILLIAMSBURG HOUSE OF MERCY 757-887-1100
SALVATION ARMY 757-229-6651
GROVE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH 757-229-3700
ST. OLAF'S FOOD PANTRY 757-903-2868
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YOU MAY EMAIL QUESTIONS TO fishwilliamsburg@gmail.com. WE WILL RETURN TO "NORMAL" SERVICE AS SOON AS CONDITIONS ALLOW.
PLEASE SEE THE "DONATE" PAGE FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT FISH'S PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES. DIRECT SERVICE TO CLIENTS WILL RESUME AS SOON AS FEASIBLE. THANK YOU.
Cllck here for the May-June FISH Newsletter
Mission
FISH, Inc. of Williamsburg, Virginia, is an all-volunteer not-for-profit agency providing help to residents of the greater Williamsburg area. FISH depends entirely upon a caring community for food, clothing, volunteers and financial donations, in order to serve our neighbors in need. While FISH was founded by local religious organizations, FISH does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or national origin.
During 2019, FISH provided food equivalent to over 183,000 meals; 9,700 outfits of clothing; and housewares to 664 homes. In 2019, 367 households asked for assistance from FISH for the first time. Overall, our volunteers served 4,302 requests for assistance in 2019. These statistics do not include the ways that FISH helps fight hunger in partnership with other community organizations; read more about FISH's "expanded footprint" on the Services page.
Scroll down to see how you can receive help from FISH or how you can help our neighbors in need. Click here for the latest FISH Volunteer Newsletter. Double-click on this link to see a video about FISH created by volunteers. Read about us in the WYDaily and the VIrginia Gazette! Follow us on Facebook by clicking here.
During 2019, FISH provided food equivalent to over 183,000 meals; 9,700 outfits of clothing; and housewares to 664 homes. In 2019, 367 households asked for assistance from FISH for the first time. Overall, our volunteers served 4,302 requests for assistance in 2019. These statistics do not include the ways that FISH helps fight hunger in partnership with other community organizations; read more about FISH's "expanded footprint" on the Services page.
Scroll down to see how you can receive help from FISH or how you can help our neighbors in need. Click here for the latest FISH Volunteer Newsletter. Double-click on this link to see a video about FISH created by volunteers. Read about us in the WYDaily and the VIrginia Gazette! Follow us on Facebook by clicking here.
Services
DonateFISH welcomes donations of non-perishable food; hygiene and cleaning products; clothing and shoes for all sizes and for all ages; and small housewares. If you're planning a large food or clothing drive, please contact Donation Coordinator John Ellis, jje7367@yahoo.com to arrange delivery.
Financial contributions are always needed. Call 220-9379 for more information or click on the Donate page. You can mail a check to the address on the right, or donate online through Paypal by clicking the button. Thank you!
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AS SOON AS THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY IS OVER, FISH WILL RETURN TO THIS SCHEDULE
REGULAR SERVICE: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm 757-220-9379 fishwilliamsburg@gmail.com 2020 SPRING - SUMMER HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
FISH closes when the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools are closed for severe weather out of concern for the safety of our clients and volunteers. Our building is served by WATA's TAN Bus Line from the Transportation Center. Please check with WATA for current schedule. FISH Messmer Historic Triangle Community Services Center 312 Waller Mill Road, #800 Williamsburg, VA 23185 The WATS Tan Line bus stops at the Center on weekdays at 10:40, 11:40, 12:40, 1:40, 2:40, 3:40 and 4:40, on its route from the Williamsburg Transportation Center toward the Williamsburg Outlet Mall.
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