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Community Cupboard

147 Resource Lane
Louisa, VA 23093
540-967-3577



Mission: Working to ease hunger with compassion.

Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tues. & Thurs. 11:00am - 5:00pm

Louisa's Community Cupboard is a program of the Louisa County Resource Council. Opened in December 1999 with 75 participants today, the Cupboard serves approximately 1,000 families a month or 1600 individuals. The Community Cupboard provides monthly bags of non-perishable foods to income eligible individuals and families.

Louisa's Community Cupboard is a cooperative effort between the Central Virginia Food Bank in Richmond, VA, Walmart, Food Lion and Farmer's Foods, local churches, and Volunteers. Most food for the monthly supplemental bags is provided by the USDA.

In addition to the USDA food, Louisa's Community Cupboard also provides the intake and screenings for the Louisa County Emergency Food Pantry which meets crisis needs.

DONATIONS AND PROGRAM NEEDS

All food recipients are encouraged to contribute to the cost of operating Louisa's Community Cupboard. This can be done by collecting and donating grocery bags, by volunteering, and / or by making a monetary contribution.

The Cupboard distributes over 15,000 pounds of food each month to Louisa County residents. With the growing number of participants needing supplemental food and the mission of the Advisory Board, to increase the quality and quantity of food to participants, the Cupboard is rapidly. Please consider donating to help those less fortunate.

Your tax deductible contributions may be mailed to:
The Community Cupboard
P.O. Box 52
Louisa, VA 23093

The Louisa County Emergency Food Pantry

The Emergency Food Pantry serves families and individuals in emergency or crisis situations. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case . All applicants will also be screened for USDA monthly food.

Volunteers:

Volunteers are a vital part of the organization. Louisa residents provide over 30 hours of volunteer service each month to ensure the success of the program. Volunteers are responsible for transporting of food, packing bags, delivering food to the homebound, distributing of food to certain sites, and serving on the board.

All positions require only 1 to 2 hours of commitment per month.

Volunteers are needed for
the following duties:

  • Pick up food
  • Bag packers
  • Deliver to homebound in all areas
  • Unload Truck
  • Distribute food
You Can Help....
  • Paper grocery bags
  • Volunteers
  • Non-perishable food items
  • Monetary contributions
  • Donations of fresh fruits, meats and vegetables

The Louisa County Resource Council is a non-profit 501c3 organization. All contributions are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided upon request

Read this to learn about applying for aid . . .

Applications are available at the Louisa Community Cupboard office in the Resource Building located at 147 Resource Lane (off Chalklevel Road).

Information Needed:

  • Name(s)
  • Address
  • Date(s) of Birth
  • Social Security Number(s)
  • Income(s)
  • Proof of Income(s)
  • Amount of food stamps received (if any)

Applicants must be residents of Louisa County.

All food stamp recipients automatically qualify.

 

The information listed must be provided on all person(s) in home.

Monthly Income Guidelines (number of persons in household):

1 -- $1,276.25
2 -- $1,711.25
3 -- $2,146.25
4 -- $2,581.25
5 -- $3,016.25
6 -- $3,451.25

7 -- $3,886.25

8 -- $4,321.25

add $435 for each additional person

Add $368.00 for each additional person.