FISH WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
FOR PRESIDENTS DAY
FISH AND THE MESSMER COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER CLOSE WHEN THE WJCC PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. PLEASE STAY SAFE!
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 2018, FISH provided food equivalent to over 171,000 meals; 9,248 outfits of clothing; and housewares to 548 homes. In 2018, 338 households asked for assistance from FISH for the first time. Overall, our volunteers served 4,139 requests for assistance in 2018. 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 2018, FISH provided food equivalent to over 171,000 meals; 9,248 outfits of clothing; and housewares to 548 homes. In 2018, 338 households asked for assistance from FISH for the first time. Overall, our volunteers served 4,139 requests for assistance in 2018. 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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REGULAR SERVICE: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
757-220-9379 fishwilliamsburg@gmail.com 2020 WINTER 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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