Williamsburg House of Mercy

10/26/2026

10/16/2026

This past Wednesday, the Lead Greater Williamsburg Class of 2027 visited us for a tour, lunch, and service project. We were honored to share time with them as they begin their journey in the program and helped support the curriculum of Caring For the Community. Hands-on experiences like these enable us to better tell the stories of our neighbors who seek assistance in our community.

Thanks to the class, we got a head start on our Thanksgiving boxes! 100 down, few more hundred to go!

10/02/2026

The Williamsburg House of Mercy is officially rolling out our Universal Baby Box Initiative with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center! Every new mother discharging from Sentara is offered a pre-packed box of essential supplies and postpartum care!

👶 FOR NEW PARENTS: Ask your Sentara nurse for a box at discharge, or visit us at 10 Harrison Ave with your baby's birth certificate/letter to pick one up!

🤝 FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS: Help us keep our shelves stocked for local newborns! We are currently collecting:

Diapers (Newborn & Size 1)

Baby wipes

Drop off supplies at our main office Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm.

To read more about HOPE please visit:

https://williamsburghouseofmercy.org/how-we-help/hope-pregnancy-center/

Thank you for walking alongside local parents! 💙🩷

¡El Williamsburg House of Mercy está lanzando oficialmente nuestra Iniciativa Universal de Cajas para Bebés en conjunto con Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center! A cada nueva mamá que recibe el alta en Sentara se le ofrece una caja preempacada con artículos esenciales y de cuidado posparto.

👶 PARA NUEVOS PADRES: ¡Pida su caja a su enfermera de Sentara al momento del alta, o visítenos en el 10 de Harrison Ave con el certificado de nacimiento o la carta del hospital de su bebé para recoger una!

🤝 PARA QUIENES DESEAN APOYAR A LA COMUNIDAD: ¡Ayúdenos a mantener nuestras estanterías abastecidas para los recién nacidos locales! Actualmente estamos recolectando:

Pañales (Talla Recién Nacido / Newborn y Talla 1)

Toallitas húmedas para bebé

Entregue sus donaciones en nuestra oficina principal de lunes a viernes, de 9:30 a. m. a 3:30 p. m.

Para leer más sobre el programa HOPE, por favor visite: https://williamsburghouseofmercy.org/how-we-help/hope-pregnancy-center/

¡Gracias por acompañar y apoyar a los padres de nuestra comunidad! 💙🩷

09/29/2026

Today is Hunger Action Day—a dedicated moment during National Hunger Action Month when communities across the country stand together to fight food insecurity. 🧡

Here in Greater Williamsburg, hunger isn't always visible, but the need is real. Every day, local families, individuals, seniors, and working parents turn to the Williamsburg House of Mercy and our partner pantries to keep food on the table.

As we wrap up our , today is the ultimate day to turn awareness into action!

1️⃣ Donate In-Kind: Drop off shelf-stable food items at 10 Harrison Avenue (Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM). High-need items include canned proteins, pasta, cereal, and peanut butter!

2️⃣ Give Online: A financial gift allows us to purchase fresh, nutritious food in bulk. Every dollar directly supports our local neighbors in need.

3️⃣ Spread the Word: Share this post, talk to a neighbor, or sign up for our newsletter at https://williamsburghouseofmercy.org/newsletter-signup/ to learn how you can support food insecurity year-round.

Let’s finish National Hunger Action Month strong!

09/26/2026

It’s been officially one week since our inaugural CommUnity Long Table Dinner, and we are still floating on the incredible energy from Duke of Gloucester Street!

We have been completely overwhelmed by the love and support of the event! So many of you have asked how to stay in the loop for future events like this. Since this was our very first year, we want to make sure everyone in our community can take a seat at the table with us next time!

Here’s how to make sure you never miss an update:

📩 Subscribe to Our Newsletter: Click the link in our bio to get advance notice on upcoming events, drive results, general news, and volunteer opportunities.

🔔 Follow Our Partner Pantries: Follow us and our partner pantries— FISH Williamsburg, Grove Christian Outreach Center, and St Olaf Catholic Church Williamsburg, Virginia—right here on social media to see the daily impact of your support year-round!

🛒 Update: We aren't done yet! Collections run through September 30th to close out . You can drop off in-kind food donations at Williamsburg House of Mercy (10 Harrison Avenue) Monday–Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Thank you for continuing to stand with our neighbors in need! 💙

09/20/2026

What an unforgettable evening on Duke of Gloucester Street!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the CommUnity Long Table Dinner! Sitting together under the Williamsburg sky to celebrate our community’s generosity was truly magical.

Because of your incredible support—and the hard work of our four partner food pantries—we are thrilled to announce that we have generated over 373,000 pounds of food and financial equivalent for local families in need!

While we’ve shattered our original 250,000 lb milestone, our work isn’t done yet. Hunger Action Month continues through September 30th, and we are keeping the momentum going.

Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments from last night!

09/18/2026

A massive THANK YOU to our United Way Day of Caring group coordinated by the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula!

Thanks to this wonderful team rolling up their sleeves and joining us today, we accomplished a major project on-site at our warehouse. It was an absolute blast working together to make a real, tangible difference in our community. We are so grateful for your energy, dedication, and heart for service! 💙🤝

09/17/2026

A few tickets just released for this Saturday’s CommUnity Long Table dinner to celebrate our over 250,000 lbs of food collected for Williamsburg House of Mercy
Grove Christian Outreach Center St Olaf Catholic Church Williamsburg, Virginia Food Pantry, and FISH!

Join us for this historic event, September 19, 5:30-7:30pm on Duke of Gloucester St! Three course farm-to-table meal with produce from our friends at KelRae Farm!

Buy tickets here for just $25 - with all proceeds going to our food pantries!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/250fooddrivecommunitylongtabledinner/event/250fooddrivecommunitylongtableevent/

09/10/2026

Join us today from 3-6pm as we collect food to finish out the ! You'll see us on the corner of Henry and Prince George Street so walk/drive by and drop off some shelf stable food! Special thanks to the businesses of Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square for their food collection efforts and putting this altogether!