Lend A Secondhand, Inc.

04/03/2026

Hampton, get ready! Showering the City 2026 is back for the third year!

This Saturday, April 4th, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Hampton Community Center, families can enjoy completely free resources, services, and giveaways.

That includes free sports gear from the Kelsey’s Women in Sports Leadership Foundation, and free health screenings (including blood pressure, glucose checks, and eye screenings) from the Hampton University School of Nursing.

Guests can also enjoy free BBQ samples from Georgia Rib’s And Catering LLC, with volunteer support from Elite Royale Athletics helping bring the event together.

Groceries will be available for the first 150 families thanks to Dreams of Hope Foundation and Deen Ball Sports, Inc., while the Hampton Economic Empowerment Workforce will be on site providing job support and career resources.

For those looking toward homeownership,Denita Pippen- Virginia Realtor Expert will be available to help guide families through the process. Harmony Heights llc will also be present to support children with mental health and behavioral needs, and Johnni’s Notary Solutions will offer professional notary services while the Hampton University Pharmaceutical Sciences & Pre-Pharmacy Club will be on site sharing knowledge and resources.

Music will be provided by DJ Sweet Spot, while Rashad Tarpley captures the moments throughout the day.

And the highlight (drum roll please) Lend A Secondhand, Inc. will be giving away new and gently used clothing and shoes for the entire family.

Everything is free.

Don’t miss it! Come out, bring the family, and be part of something special.💛

03/29/2026

03/28/2026

We’re getting ready for Showering the City 2026 and keeping this ask simple. If you love what we do at Lend A Secondhand but don’t have items to donate, here’s an easy way to support…

No raffles. No products. Just $26 for 2026.
Whether it’s $6, $16, or $26… Every dollar goes right back into serving families in our community. Use the link in the comments to donate.

THANK YOU for your support! 💛

03/22/2026

02/23/2026

The City of Hampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department will implement updated operating hours at its community and neighborhood centers beginning March 2, 2026. These adjustments are designed to better align with community needs, increase accessibility during peak usage times, and enhance overall service to residents throughout Hampton.

Please refer to the chart below for the revised schedules for each Community Center and Neighborhood Center location. For additional information or questions regarding these changes, please contact:
(757) 727-6348

10/28/2025

ATTENTION! Our November Mobile Food Pantries schedule is now available! Do you or someone you know need extra help putting food on the table this month? Share this post to help them access the food they need to thrive!

Here's what you need to know about our drive-thru food distributions happening this month:
📋 For distributions that require registration, please arrive at the distribution site around that time. You will be asked to provide your name, the number of members in your household, and zip code.
📍 Find the full distribution schedule on our website, link in bio.
🔍 Look on our website for our directory of partner agency food pantries by zip code in our service area for additional help.
📞 Still need help? Call our facility at (757) 596-7188

10/28/2025

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We know that many families in our community will face hardships in November while SNAP benefits are paused. As a small business, we can’t do everything, but we can do something.

Beginning Friday, November 7, we’re bringing back and officially launching Spreading the LOVE Bags :free weekend healthy meal bags for school-age children whose parents need a little extra help until school meals resume on Monday. Because no child should start the weekend hungry.

When: Fridays, 5 PM – 6 PM
Where: Mango Mangeaux (community pickup location)
Who: Local school-age children
What: Free weekend “Spreading the LOVE Bags” including two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, snacks, and fresh fruit — prepared or donated through Mango Mangeaux.

We’ll offer these bags every available Friday in November.

Offered in limited quantities, each act of love is made by hand. Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18.

🧡 Spreading Love, One Bag at a Time.

10/28/2025

Friends – we don’t say this lightly – we need your help!

Last week THRIVE received 519 requests for food assistance, more than DOUBLE what we typically serve. But it’s not just food that’s in demand. Dozens of financial requests are pouring in from furloughed workers who are wondering how they will pay their November rent and other bills.

This morning we held an emergency meeting with the THRIVE team to see how we can serve more people as soon as possible.

The reality is that so many people are in crisis – from furloughed government workers and laid-off contractors to families who will be facing delayed EBT benefits, inflation, and layoffs. We need YOU to serve them.

What can you do?
🥫 DONATE FOOD - Our most needed items:
🥣 Cereal, 🐟 Canned tuna, 🍑 Canned fruit, 🥬 Canned collards/greens,
🍝 Spaghetti sauce, and 🍜 Spaghetti
Donation Drop Off Hours: Mon–Thurs: 10am–5pm | Fri: 10am–2pm | Sat: 9am–12noon
Drop off items or buy directly from our Amazon wish list: https://a.co/hRKRNle

💛 DONATE FUNDS: Every dollar makes a difference.
Your financial donation will immediately go to work, helping families in crisis! Interested in making a larger gift? Inbox us to let us know so we can provide gift options. www.thrivepeninsula.org/donate

🦸‍♀️ CREATE A HUNGER HEROES CAMPAIGN
🤝 Leverage your personal network, workplace, church, or community center to raise funds 💵 and collect food 🥫 to support The Market at THRIVE.
Hosting your drive is simple, fun, and impactful—and we’ve made it easy with your Harvest Hero e-Kit (everything but the cape!) Fly on over to: https://www.thrivepeninsula.org/harvesthero

Please ask yourself: what can I do to help my community? Choose an action, share this post, tell a friend who wants to help! If we band together we can meet the need!

We will plan to post an update on social every Monday during the furlough to share our progress.

10/24/2025

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Budgets are tight, and for a growing number of people, the cost of food is just too high amid the government shutdown. We here at WAVY want to help. So, we are partnering with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore for a special food collection drive, "Feeding Hampton Roads."

All the details you need in order to participate, including a shopping list of the most needed items and an online donation link, can be found at this link:

https://www.wavy.com/10-on-your-side-feeding-hampton-roads-food-drive/