Downtown Churches United, Inc.

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Downtown Churches United, Inc. Food bank

Our Mission
The Hope Center is a union area faith communities, organizations, and other charitable partners committed to filling the essential needs of Greater Petersburg’s financially distressed citizens.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the 2026 P.T. Taylor Walk Against Hunger is being POSTPONED!Please spread the word...
09/30/2026

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the 2026 P.T. Taylor Walk Against Hunger is being POSTPONED!

Please spread the word! New date to be determined.

Please like and share so everyone can get the message!

Our ability to serve over 20,000 people from the food pantry at the Hope Center each month is only expanded every time w...
09/08/2026

Our ability to serve over 20,000 people from the food pantry at the Hope Center each month is only expanded every time we receive a gift like the one from HATCH.

Everything you do to support DCU and the Hope Center materially benefits the health of our community, and enriches the lives of your actual neighbors. And thank God none of us do this work alone!

(This summer, HATCH — with charitable support from Lilly as part of its 150th-anniversary community initiative — is delivering commercial-grade refrigeration systems to food pantries in 15 cities. More cold storage means more protein-rich food, reaching more families.)
HATCH for Hunger Eli Lilly and Company Gleaners Food Bank

Membership meeting today and we are so grateful to Christ and Grace for providing lunch! We even feed people when we are...
05/20/2026

Membership meeting today and we are so grateful to Christ and Grace for providing lunch! We even feed people when we are planning to feed people.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Spotted in the wild!
05/15/2026

Spotted in the wild!

At the Hope Center, we believe in nourishing the whole person. While many know us for our food programs, our mission ext...
04/29/2026

At the Hope Center, we believe in nourishing the whole person. While many know us for our food programs, our mission extends to providing the daily essentials that restore dignity and comfort.

The Impact by the Numbers:

20,000 neighbors are fed every month through our Food Pantry.

120 guests are served every week through our Meals Program.

Beyond the Plate:
Every person we serve has the option to access our "extras"—the things many of us take for granted. We accept small donations of:

Clothing & Shoes 👕👟

Hygiene Amenities (Soap, toothpaste, etc.) 🧼

Seasonal Items (Blankets and sleeping bags for the colder months) 🧊

For those we serve, every dollar goes toward the basics of food and shelter. Purchasing a new pair of shoes or a warm blanket is often a luxury they simply cannot afford.

How You Can Help:
We would love for you to support this ministry! Whether it’s through your time, your financial support, or donated items, you are making a direct difference.

💡 Pro-Tip for Donors: Before dropping off items, please coordinate with our volunteers! We want to make sure your gift meets a current need—because as much as we love the generosity, we might not have room if we already have 700 pairs of size 11 men's shoes! 😉

Interested in helping out? DM us or comment below to get started!

The Rev Dr Gregory Williams of our very own Morning Star Baptist Church has written a book about a Petersburg hero and c...
04/17/2026

The Rev Dr Gregory Williams of our very own Morning Star Baptist Church has written a book about a Petersburg hero and civil rights icon. Y'all go on a pre order it!

Expected release Date: June 1, 2026 📚
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2102 meals served in March! If you haven't come down to serve meals at the Hope Center, your neighbors need you!
04/15/2026

2102 meals served in March!

If you haven't come down to serve meals at the Hope Center, your neighbors need you!

Address

827 Commerce Street
Ettrick, VA
23803

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