GROVE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER
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Mission Statement
At Grove Christian Outreach Center our mission is to foster relationships by showing love and grace and improving the overall health of the Williamsburg, Virginia community.
About This Cause
At Grove Christian Outreach Center, we are dedicated to bridging critical gaps and improving lives. Our programs tackle food insecurity, economic hardship, and limited access to essential resources through comprehensive food assistance. The Gathering Place, Williamsburg’s first free grocery market, provides nutritious food to individuals and families living at or below the poverty line. What started as a simple wish list has evolved into a full shopping experience, where neighbors are welcomed by volunteers and empowered to choose their own food. This market-style approach preserves dignity, boosts self-esteem, and reduces food waste. By partnering with local food banks and farms, we supply fresh produce, non-perishables, and household essentials--helping at-risk families build stability and long-term well-being. Our collaboration with major local farms also allows us to provide high-quality, fresh food in a community long affected by food insecurity. In 2024, we served a record-breaking 40,738 individuals and 10,598 households--including 43% children under 18 and 9% seniors over 60. Early 2025 data shows even greater demand, indicating this could be our busiest year yet. As the need grows, we urgently need your support. Inflation and economic instability have made food insecurity worse, while community donations have declined. To keep up, we rely more on purchasing food from retail outlets--an effort made possible through generous contributions. Together, we can make a difference. Your support ensures struggling families receive the nourishment and stability they deserve. Every donation helps provide hope and sustenance to those in need.