SML Gives Inc

04/17/2026

Seven pallets. Thousands of pounds. Countless meals.

Because of the generosity of our partners at Birdsong Peanuts, SML Gives Inc was able to secure and coordinate the distribution of 7 pallets of peanut butter across the Smith Mountain Lake region.

But here’s what matters most, this food is already moving into the community through the hands of organizations doing incredible work every single day.

We were honored to collaborate with:
Lake Christian Ministries
Food For Kids
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County, Inc.
Transition Basics
HeavenlyMana
God'sProvision
Agape

We exist to connect, collaborate, and complement the work of the incredible organizations serving Smith Mountain Lake. This is exactly what that looks like in action.

When resources, relationships, and community come together like this, the impact multiplies — and more of our neighbors have access to the food they need.

Grateful for partners who make this possible, and proud to stand alongside organizations that care so deeply about this community. Thank you, Move For Hunger, for providing logistics solutions that help so many neighbors across the country.

03/19/2026

We are happy be apart of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and work alongside such great neighbors, businesses, and leaders in the community we love!


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03/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped with our inaugural participation in the annual SML GIVES DAY! Together, we raised almost $400,000 for 50 area nonprofits and over $120,000 for SML Gives Inc!!!!

The power of unity can not be underestimated!

By coming together, we are stronger!
By working together, we make larger impacts!
Together, we create a thriving Smith Mountain Lake community!

Thank you SML Good Neighbors, Inc. For hosting such an amazing event and for letting SML GIVES INC be a small part of it!

SML Gives Day 2026: Featured Organization
SML Gives Inc.

While the name may sound familiar, SML Gives Inc. is a unique nonprofit organization with a standalone mission: to ensure that no neighbor in the Smith Mountain Lake region goes to bed hungry.

We are excited to feature them as one of the 50 local nonprofits participating in SML Gives Day 2026!

Born from the heart of our community, SML Gives Inc. focuses on mobile food distribution, delivering fresh, nutritious groceries directly to homebound neighbors or those without reliable transportation in southwestern Franklin County and beyond.

Though they are a newer addition to our local nonprofit family, their vision is bold. Having launched their food delivery program in late 2025, they are already working toward opening a permanent Empowerment Center by December 2026.
This hub will provide not just food, but a pathway toward stability through a community kitchen, garden, and career readiness resources. For SML Gives Day, they have set a goal of $15,000 to fuel these vital programs.
Your gift helps turn compassion into action, ensuring that as our community grows, no one is left behind and every neighbor has a seat at the table.

Be sure to find all your favorite organizations and help them share their missions, tell their stories, and raise the funds needed to keep our community thriving.

Let’s show up big for SML Gives Day 2026!
https://www.smlgives.org/organization/SMLGIVESINC
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03/18/2026

🌟SML Gives Day Is Here - Let’s Lift Our Community Together! 🌟

Today, our community comes together to make something incredible happen. SML Gives Day is your chance to support the local nonprofits that make Smith Mountain Lake such a vibrant, caring place to live.

Every donation, big or small, creates real impact.
Every share helps spread the word.
Every act of generosity strengthens our ommunity.

Today only, every dollar raised for SML Gives Inc will be matched, up to the $30,000.

Wait, there's more good news!

We have a unique opportunity for a meaningful impact in so many neighbor's lives.

If we raise $30,000, it will be matched to total $60,000. Then, thanks to another generous donor, the $60,000 will be matched to total $120,000 for SML GIVES INC.

These generous donations couldn't come at a better time as we prepare to launch our operations hub in Union Hall.

Today only, your donation has FOUR TIMES THE IMPACT
$1.00 = $4.00

BUT, we have to raise $30,000 for the match to activate!

03/16/2026

🫶$30,000 Challenge = $120,000 Impact 🫶

Two generous benefactors have stepped forward with a powerful challenge that could turn $30,000 into $120,000 for neighbors in our community.

Here’s how it works:
If our community raises $30,000, A generous donor will MATCH that $30,000 → bringing the total to $60,000

Then a second benefactor will MATCH the entire $60,000 → final impact to $120,000.

That means every dollar given right now can create FOUR TIMES the impact.

$25 becomes $100
$100 becomes $400
$500 becomes $2,000

This funding will directly support food distribution, crisis stabilization, and critical resources for families across our region.

Join us in turning $30,000 into $120,000 for our neighbors.

SHARE THE LOVE, GIVE TODAY!

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SML Gives Inc

03/03/2026

Get ready to make a difference in just 15 days! On March 18th, SML Gives Day returns, uniting 50 nonprofits to raise vital funds and awareness for our community's most pressing needs.

Every $1 you donate to SML GIVES INC will be matched up to $25,000, doubling your impact on food insecurity and hardship relief in Franklin, Bedford, and Pittsylvania Counties.

On Wednesday, March 18, give hope at https://www.smlgives.org/organization/SmlGivesinc

03/01/2026

At the SML GIVES INC inaugural Holiday Gala, we had the privilege of honoring five extraordinary leaders whose impact reaches far beyond titles and job descriptions.

✨ Beacon of Hope Award
Jane Winters of Lake Christian Ministries
A steady light for neighbors in crisis, Jane’s leadership continues to illuminate pathways to stability and dignity for so many in our region.

⚓ Anchor Award
Mike McLawhorn of Trosa Inc
An anchor represents strength, stability, and grounding in turbulent waters — and Mike’s commitment to recovery and restoration changes lives every single day.

💡 Guiding Light Award
Amy Kosar of Feeding America
A guiding light ensures no one walks alone. Amy’s advocacy and leadership in hunger relief strengthens communities far beyond what most will ever see.

🍽️ Galley Grace Award
Lynette Jones, of Magnum Point Marina
The galley is the heart of any vessel — where nourishment is prepared and shared. Lynette embodies quiet generosity and heartfelt hospitality that sustains more than just events — it sustains people.

🧭 Compass Rose Award
Lauren Jones of Magnum Point Marina
A compass points the way forward. Lauren’s vision, generosity, and belief in community-driven impact continue to guide meaningful change across Smith Mountain Lake.

These individuals remind us that real impact is built through compassion, courage, and a willingness to stand in the gap for others.

We are grateful. We are inspired. And we are better because of you.

02/27/2026

Jason Dunovant, columnist for The Roanoke Times, recently sat down with SML Gives Inc founder Joey Donovant to talk about the mission and momentum behind our work.

Somewhere between discussing hunger relief and community impact, the conversation took an unexpected turn… their last names.

Dunovant. Donovant.

Jason spells his with a “u.” Joey with an “o.” Both families trace roots back to the Bassett area. So now the obvious question is: are they related?

Quite possibly.

Either way, it’s a reminder that connection is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to connect businesses, neighbors, and the community in the fight against hunger and poverty, and sometimes those connections happen in ways you never see coming.

Take a moment to read the article and learn more about the work happening right here in our region.

A local nonprofit is looking to expand its services in Franklin County, providing food and assistance to families in need.