PLEASE NOTE:  FISH IS CLOSED WHEN THE WILLIAMSBURG-JAMES CITY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE FOR WEATHER-RELATED EMERGENCIES. FISH ALSO CLOSES ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS, AND OTHER SPECIAL DATES NOTED BELOW.

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. 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 

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Housewares

Donate 

FISH welcomes donations of non-perishable food; hygiene and cleaning products; clothing and shoes for all sizes and for all ages; and small housewares. Financial contributions are always needed. ​Call 220-9379 for more information or click on the Donate page.
 If you're planning a large food or clothing drive, please contact Donation Coordinator John Ellis, jje7367@yahoo.com to arrange delivery.  Thank you!

Volunteer
​As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, FISH has many opportunities for you to become involved. FISH depends on you to help those in need in the community.

Since 1975, the Williamsburg community has supported FISH through generous donations of food, clothing, housewares, volunteer service and funds. FISH is indebted to many area civic organizations, congregations, service clubs, William & Mary student groups (such as the Men's Gymnastics Team below), and other neighbors-helping-neighbors for their support.
REGULAR SERVICE:  Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
​757-220-9379 
fishwilliamsburg@gmail.com

2019 WINTER-SPRING HOLIDAY CLOSINGS​​
  • Monday, February 18, for Presidents Day
  • Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day

​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 currrent 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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