The Donation Station

11/01/2026

The Donation Station is bringing back our Grace & Gravy Thanksgiving Meal Program!

Whether you're struggling to afford Thanksgiving dinner, don't have the means to prepare a meal due to your living situation, or simply need a little help this holiday season, we've got ya!

We offer both ready-to-eat meals and groceries for families who prefer to prepare their own Thanksgiving dinner.

Last year, we served 24 families, and we're hoping to do even more this year!

❤️ The Donation Station is covering the first 10 families!

🦃 Family sponsorships are $75 each. Individuals and businesses interested in sponsoring a family can contact us directly.
Cashapp $donationstation540
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📩 Applications are now open!
Please fill out the link below if your household needs assistance.

No judgment. No shame. Just a little grace and a whole lot of gravy. ❤️

The Donation Station
Every item has its purpose, every visit has its meaning.

Contact us at (615) 491-3791 or [email protected]

10/31/2026

Some pictures from last night's 3rd annual Trunk or Treat 2026

10/31/2026

A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and a few updates from The Donation Station!

First off, THANK Y'ALL to everyone who came out to our Trunk or Treat last night! We had a great turnout, and I wanted to share a few pictures!

A special thank you to Chaddy's for always coming through for us! ❤️

We even got to meet Churchville's BRAND NEW Spider-Man! 🕷️ Don't worry, y'all, he's already in cahoots with our beloved SWallCrawler! He's just helping relieve him of some of his superhero duties. 😂

Speaking of relieving people of their duties… that's exactly what so many of y'all have been doing for me since my surgery.

From keeping The Donation Station running, helping with events, bringing meals, checking in, and everything in between, I cannot thank y'all enough. It's been hard for me to sit back and let other people take the reins, but y'all have made it a whole lot easier. ❤️

Now, a few things coming up!

🦃 Grace & Gravy Thanksgiving Dinners
Applications open TOMORROW, November 1st! We will be posting the application and sponsorship links tomorrow, so keep an eye on our page! Whether your family needs a Thanksgiving meal or you'd like to sponsor one, there will be an opportunity for both!

🎄 Christmas Assistance
Applications will open November 10th! We'll be sharing links for families needing assistance as well as those wanting to sponsor or get involved.

❤️ And there's MORE!

We've got some pretty amazing things in the works for November and the months ahead. New opportunities, new ways to give back, and a whole lot of things I'm excited to share with y'all!

The Donation Station has grown into so much more than a little shed in Churchville, and none of it would be possible without the people who continue to show up, donate, volunteer, and believe in what we're doing.

Thank y'all for being part of this crazy, beautiful thing we've built together.

Take what you need, leave what you can. ❤️

10/23/2026

We're excited to officially announce that Stokesville Market is now a donation drop-off location for The Donation Station!

That's right! One more convenient location for y'all to drop off donations and help us continue doing what we love- helping people!

STOKESVILLE, THANK YOU! Thank you for welcoming us into your little town with open arms! We're so grateful for the kindness, support, and opportunity to become a small part of your community.

And y'all remember where these donations go! Every item collected makes its way to The Donation Station, where it's made available completely FREE to anyone who needs it!

The Donation Station
5 Wayburn St., Churchville, VA
Open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM–7 PM

Whether you're donating or picking up something you need, our doors are open to EVERYONE!

A HUGE thank you to Stokesville Market for believing in our mission and helping us extend our reach!

Every item has a purpose. Every visit has a meaning.

The Donation Station

10/23/2026

Starting THIS MONDAY, October 26th, Heavy Hearts Light Snacks will officially start meeting at the Verona Community Center at 6:30 PM!

First, I just want to say THANK YOU. Thank you for hanging in there with us. Thank you for being patient through the last minute changes, the uncertainty, and the bouncing from place to place. Most importantly, thank you for never giving up on what we're building together.

These past few weeks have reminded me of something incredibly important. Heavy Hearts, Light Snacks was never about four walls and a roof. It's about the people sitting around that table.

It's about the person who finally finds the courage to speak. The person who comes just to listen. The person who hasn't laughed in weeks but somehow finds themselves laughing over dinner. It's about showing up for people, even when we don't have the words to make things better.

And I want to make something VERY clear.

OUR TABLE IS OPEN TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE. ALWAYS.

You don't have to be grieving. You don't have to be struggling. You don't have to explain why you're there. Maybe life is kicking your ass, maybe everything is going great, or maybe you just don't want to eat dinner alone.

Whatever your reason, there's a seat for you.

No judgment. No expectations. No pressure to share. Just real people, real conversations, a good meal, and a place where you can simply be yourself.

I started HHLS because I believe nobody should have to carry the heavy stuff alone. And watching y'all continue to show up, even when we didn't know where we'd be meeting the following week, has meant more to me than you'll ever know.

We've had to adjust our sails a few times, but y'all never let this ship sink.

So here's to a new chapter, a new place to gather, and the same beautiful hearts that make this group what it is.

I'll see y'all Monday at 6:30 PM at the Verona Community Center.

And if nobody has told you lately, you matter. You belong. And there's room for you at our table.

10/20/2026

Here at The Donation Station, we're usually the ones asking how we can help others. But tomorrow, October 21st, one of our very own will be having surgery, and this time, we're asking our community to help take care of someone who spends so much of her time taking care of everyone else.

Our founder and Executive Director, Brandymichelle Cummings will be undergoing surgery tomorrow and will need some time to rest, recover, and heal.

If you know BrandyMichelle, you know slowing down isn't exactly her specialty! She's usually the one organizing events, feeding people, answering calls for help, and making sure nobody gets forgotten.

But even the people who spend their lives helping others need a helping hand sometimes.

A Meal Train has been set up to help make sure her husband and children have meals while she recovers.

Whether you'd like to prepare a home-cooked meal, send takeout, contribute a gift card, or simply lend a helping hand, every little bit is appreciated!

Not much of a cook but still want to help? Send us a private message!

WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS!

While BrandyMichelle is recovering, The Donation Station isn't slowing down! We still have families to serve, donations to organize, outreach to complete, and upcoming events to prepare for.

If you've ever thought about volunteering with us, NOW IS THE TIME! We will need plenty of extra hands to help keep things running while she's recovering.

Whether you have an hour to spare or several, please PM us! Every bit of help makes a difference.

Let's show her the same love, kindness, and support she works so hard to give our community.

Because sometimes, the person who's always asking, "What can I do for you?" needs someone to ask that question right back.

Meal Train:
https://mealtrain.com/4206e8

From all of us at The Donation Station, thank you for helping us take care of one of our own and keeping our mission going strong! ❤️

Hi y’all! ❤️ I’ll be having surgery on October 21st, and I’m setting up this Meal Train to make life at home a little easier while I recover. Our household has 4 people to feed; myself, my husband, and two of our kiddos who still eat at home. Between surgery, recovery, kids, and everyday l...

10/17/2026

Y'ALL, COME SEE US TODAY!

The Donation Station is joining Nickels & Dimes Community Give Back TODAY from 12–2 PM!

We'll be out here handing out our -aun bags (pronounced "dash on"), filled with food, drinks, and a few essentials to help folks DASH ON through their day!

And we're not the only ones out here! There are LOTS of other amazing community resources and organizations here today, all coming together to lend a helping hand!

If you're out and about, stop by, say hey, grab a bag if you need one, and check out all the wonderful resources available!

You never know what resource you might find or who you might meet!

Sometimes a little help can make a BIG difference!

10/15/2026

The Donation Station has a FULL plate this Saturday, October 17th, and we wouldn't have it any other way!

12–2 PM | Nickels & Dimes Give Back!
We'll be doing our part to give back and spread a little love throughout the community!

6–7 PM | Youth Volunteer Corps!
We've got some awesome young volunteers coming to help us tackle, sort, and organize the shed! Lord knows we can use the extra hands! 😂

5:30 PM | ShenArts – Statler Brothers Show!
AND WE'RE TAKING THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD! We'll be volunteering at ShenArts for the Statler Brothers show Saturday evening!

Yep, you read that right! We've got things overlapping, people going in different directions, and a whole lot of GOOD happening! ❤️

The Donation Station is SO much more than a little shed full of free stuff! We're about showing up, building relationships, lending a hand, and making a difference wherever we're needed.

WANNA GET INVOLVED?

Whether you'd like to help with one of our outreach programs, volunteer at an event, organize donations, or just lend a helping hand behind the scenes, PLEASE REACH OUT!

There's always something going on around here, and there's ALWAYS room for more people who want to make a difference!

Every item has a purpose. Every visit has a meaning.