Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions
Churches working together to help our neighbors in need since 1976!
Today over 30 Mechanicsville churches plus businesses and individuals combine
their mission resources through MCEF. Most of the families that we help are referred to us through churches or
the Hanover Department of Social Services.
They live paycheck to paycheck, and have little or no savings. If they experience a medical emergency or have an accident or lose a job; they can't keep up with the rent, utility bills, living expenses, and medicines.
Monetary donations pay essential bills and help these families avoid utility cut-off or eviction.
Clothing, linens and non-perishable foods are collected by churches, organizations, individuals and businesses to help keep the MCEF closets and food pantry well-stocked.
MCEF also provides rides for senior adults through the Hanover Senior Rides Program.
Together, we can do more to help our neighbors in need and we see evidence of God's blessings
being magnified upon our community.
Our Mission
To help families & individuals: *handle financial emergencies *prevent homelessness *improve their quality of life *promote health & wellness *maintain their independence
Current Needs
Shampoo & Deodorant
We will provide an extra bag of holiday food to our clients in November. We have a great inventory of traditional Thanksgiving items, but we could use more: boxed stuffing & mashed potatoes, gravy, canned sweet potatoes, applesauce, cornbread mix, canned collard greens, cake mix & frosting and brownie mix.
CLOTHING: Now accepting FALL & WINTER clothing; no more Spring or Summer items. Also need children's & infant's clothing, boy's jeans & shorts, school appropiate clothing including hoodies, and new socks & underwear in all sizes.
Donations are accepted on 1st & 3rd Sundays from 2-3:30.
DO NOT LEAVE ANY DONATIONS ON THE SIDEWALK OUTSIDE THE ONE STOP SHOP they will be placed in the dumpster.
Last updated: 9/14/2021
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - The One Stop Shop has reopened on its normal schedule for grocery pick up and our clothing closets are available for individuals to enter and select items. If you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask.
Donations are accepted on 1st & 3rd Sundays from 2:00-3:30.
If you have a question, need food, clothing or financial assistance, please call (804) 357-4093 and leave a message with your complete contact information; someone will call you back to determine how best to assist you.
Our Services
One Stop Shop
We provide food, clothing, linens, food demonstrations and other helpful resources for families in need at our One Stop Shop located a 7235 Stonewall Parkway. The entrance is on the rear of the building next to the Hanover Adult Center.
Clients will need to provide proof of residence in Mechanicsville with 2 forms of identification, like a valid driver's license or state issued ID card and a current utility bill. Families may visit once per calendar month.
Normal Hours of Operation:
MON 9:30-11:00 a.m.
TUES 9:30-11:00 a.m.
THUR 9:30-11:00 a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.
1st & 3rd SUNDAYS from 2-3:30 p.m. for donations only.
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Financial Assistance
Are you struggling to pay your rent or utility bills? Call (804) 357-4093, listen closely to the recording then, speaking slowly and clearly, leave a detailed message that includes:
your name
your address
your phone number
the creditor's name
the account number
By listening to the recording and leaving the information, you are granting us permission to confirm the situation and act on your behalf. You will receive a call back as soon as possible.
MCEF cannot help with past due rent in a private rental situation or with mortage payments.
Requests for financial assistance via email will not be processed.
Hanover Senior Rides
Need a ride, but you can't drive? Our volunteer drivers use their personal vehicles to provide transportation to medical appointments, the bank and the store for senior adults who cannot drive themselves. Riders must be ambulatory, but may use a cane or a folding walker.
All of our drivers are qualified through background checks & safety training. MCEF provides liability insurance coverage and pays each driver 25 cents/mile.
If you wish to participate in this ministry as a rider, a driver or a ride coordinator, please call (804) 357-9360 or email DirSrRides @4MCEF.com for more information.
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There are many ways YOU can help us!
Make a Donation
MCEF is a 501c3 non-profit organization and we rely on donations of food, clothing, linens and your financial contributions to provide emergency relief and rides for our clients.
Donations of non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, diapers, new or gently used clothing & linens may be brought to the One Stop Shop on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month from 2-3:30 p.m.
Clothing must be clean with size labels, not torn or ripped, and current season. Socks & underwear should be new. No household items, purses or shoes. Please do not leave any donations at the door or on the sidewalk when we are closed.
Financial contibutions are accepted electronically or via check. All donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable.
Be a Volunteer!
MCEF is proud to be a 100% volunteer-run organization. We have over 120 people who serve in the One Stop Shop, drive senior adults to & from appointments, and provide leadership to the organization. If you would like to help download an application below!
Go Shopping at Kroger or on Smile.Amazon.com!
LInk your Kroger Plus Shopper Card at Kroger.com Community Rewards to MCEF #GD661. Your purchases earn MCEF a quarterly donation!
Set up Smile.Amazon.com as your landing page for shopping on Amazon and select Mechancsville Churches Emergency Functions as your charity.
All of your order history, lists and saved items will transfer over, but now when you make a purchase, MCEF gets a donation!
Thank you for your support!
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Annual 9/11 Concert featuring the John Marshall High School Alumni Band!
Hosted by Walnut Grove Baptist Church
7046 Cold Harbor Rd
Cost = $2 per person & 1 can or boxed food item
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
We collected 5 big bins of food &
$1,602 in donations at the 2021 Concert!
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How Your Donations Have Helped in 2020
Thousands of volunteer hours and the generosity of churches, individuals, and local businesses make all the ministries of MCEF possible. We strive to be excellent stewards of all that is given to us.
$50,011
Direct financial assistance provided to 107 families
for rent and utilities.
350
Families recieved:
2,215 bags of food
636 bags of clothing
79 bags of linens
1,675
Pounds of food donated
to the Weekend Backpack
Program that serves
76 children in 6 schools.
1,338
Rides for senior adults to the
doctor, the bank and the store.