The resource list below is geared toward community members who may be in need of essential resources related to clothing, coats/jackets, food, housing, and utilities. You can view the comprehensive list below or you can click any of the categories to help identify the right resource for you.
Please note that this list is a work in progress and is not complete. As more information is gathered it will be added:
If you are aware of a resource that should be included, please use this form to submit the appropriate information.
Comprehensive List
Want to talk to somebody directly to help you find what you need? Call: 211
Clothing
Love INC
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
Love INC seeks to fulfill the holistic needs of those living in Waynesboro, Staunton & Augusta County.
Provide access to:
- Household furniture and items
- Connections to community resources
- Educational classes that equip you in everyday life
- Clothing vouchers
- Prayer to uplift and support
Note: Love INC does not provide monetary assistance
To Start the Intake Process:
Online: Complete the form
Phone: 540-221-2955
The Neighbor Bridge
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
The Neighbor’s Closet
- Open 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Includes professional and work attire, coats, jackets, and more
Phone or Text: 540-418-1915
Location: 1518 Jefferson Hwy., Fishersville, VA 22939
Food > Financial Assistance
Shenandoah Valley Social Services
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
Financial Assistance
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Provides assistance to eligible, low-income individuals/families to supplement the purchase of nutritious food
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet basic needs
- General Relief: Provides Assistance to children who are living with unrelated adults
Apply:
In-person:
68 Dick Huff Lane (P.O. Box 7), Veronal VA
1200 Shenandoah Ave Waynesboro, VA 22980
Online: Common Help Form
Phone:
Verona: 540-245-5800
Waynesboro: 540-942-6646
Food > Access to Food
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
For food pantries in:
The Neighbor Bridge
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
Little Free Food Pantry (Accessible 24/7) locations:
Staunton:
- Habitat for Humanity Restore: 818 Greenville Ave
- Staunton Public Library: 1 Churchville Ave
Augusta County:
- Augusta County Library, Fishersville: 1759 Jefferson Hwy
- Augusta Regional Dental Clinic: 342 Mule Academy Road
- Valley Community Services Board: 85 Sangers Lane
Waynesboro:
- Gospel Light Baptist Church: 860 Maryland Ave
- Waynesboro Public Library: 600 S. Wayne Ave
A client-choice food pantry located in Augusta County between the two cities of Waynesboro and Staunton. The Neighbor Bridge has partnered with Fishersville Community Church to bring nutrition and food access to our Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County neighbors.
Hours:
Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Phone or Text: 540-418-1915
Location: 1518 Jefferson Hwy., Fishersville, VA 22939
River City Bread Basket (The Lifeworks Project)
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
Client choice food pantry open to everyone.
Hours:
Thursday
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Phone: 540-299-1322
Email: thelifeworksproject@gmail.com
Location: 505 N Winchester Ave., Waynesboro, VA
Staunton Salvation Army
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County
Food Pantry:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: 1700 West Beverly Street, Staunton VA
Phone: 540-885-8157
Waynesboro Salvation Army
Serves: Waynesboro; East Augusta County
Note: Walk-ins welcome. Please bring ID
Food Pantry:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: 900 B Street, Waynesboro VA
Phone: 540-943-7591
Housing > Currently Housed > No
Valley Homeless Connection
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
We offer regional shelter, services & resources, regional coordination and referrals, diversion, housing support & needs-based assistance.
To start the intake process:
Online: Click here to complete the online form
Phone: 540-213-7347
The information collected will only be used to connect you with the assistance that fits your situation.
Please Note: The intake phone line is not monitored 24/7. Leave a message and somebody will contact you to start the intake process.
Housing > Currently Housted > Yes > At Risk for Eviction
Blue Ridge Legal Services
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of the SAW region for housing and landlord-tenant disputes.
Note: It is best to call when you receive your first eviction notice – waiting until a hearing date can reduce the options to avoid or delay an eviction.
Intake Hours: Monday through Thursday from 9am-12am
To Start the Intake Process:
In Person: 204 N High St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Online: https://brls.kempscaseworks.com/app/
Phone: 540-433-1830
Note: Calling is the quickest way to get through the intake process.
Staunton Salvation Army
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County
Provides $300.00 rent assistance once a year for those with an eviction notice or a 5-day notice to quit.
Note: Call the office to schedule an appointment
Location: 1700 West Beverly Street, Staunton VA
Phone: 540-885-8157
Waynesboro Salvation Army
Serves: Waynesboro; East Augusta County
Provides rent assistance.
Note: Call the office to schedule an appointment.
Location: 900 B Street, Waynesboro VA
Phone: 540-943-7591 Ext 102
Housing > Currently Housed > Yes > Financial Assistance > Household Items
Love INC
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
Love INC seeks to fulfill the holistic needs of those living in Waynesboro, Staunton & Augusta County.
Provide access to:
- Household furniture and items
- Connections to community resources
- Educational classes that equip you in everyday life
- Clothing vouchers
- Prayer to uplift and support
Note: Love INC does not provide monetary assistance
To Start the Intake Process:
Online: Complete the form
Phone: 540-221-2955
Housing > Currently Housed > Yes > House Repairs
Community Housing Partners (CHP) Energy Solutions
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro
Program Info: CHP Energy Solutions is a 501c3 non-profit providing zero cost home and energy improvements for qualifying renters AND homeowners. Improvements could include installation of LED lighting, repair or replacement of heating and cooling systems, adding insulation, select home repair, health & safety improvements, and more. CHP Energy Solutions is the DHCD designated weatherization provider for Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro.
To Apply:
Email: chpenergysolutions@chpc2.org
Online: Click here to fill out and submit the form.
Phone: 888-229-3714
Location: 126 S Bayard Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Renewing Homes of Greater Augusta
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro
Our mission is to accomplish, at no cost to a homeowner, critical home repairs and modifications for low-income elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged homeowners so they can live in their own homes with dignity in a safe, warm, dry, and accessible environment.
To Apply:
Click here to fill out and submit the form, or print the application and return a physical copy to PO Box 3152 Staunton, VA 24402
Contact:
Email: renewinghomesga@gmail.com
Phone: 540-885-7894
Staunton-Augusta Church Relief Association (SACRA)
Serves: Staunton and Augusta County
Provides financial assistance for costs associated with housing and home maintenance.
Note: Do not include funding for hotels/motels
Located: 205 N. Augusta Street, Staunton
Phone: 540-886-3957
Please leave a message and a volunteer will return your call.
Utilities > Financial Assistance
Ampion / Dimension Energy
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
Dimension provides Dominion utility customers the opportunity to sign up for solar energy without installing panels on their own homes through the VA state Shared Solar Program. Through this program, customers save 10% on their monthly energy bill.
To apply for assistance, visit the website.
Online: Ampion / Dimension Energy
Phone: 800-277-3631
Email: signup@ampion.net
Housing Emergency Relief Organization (HERO)
Serves: Waynesboro
Provides financial assistance for costs associated with housing, to prevent individuals from becoming homeless. HERO can provide a maximum of $300 for rent or utilities.
Does not include funding for:
- Mortgage Bills
- Hotel/Motel stays
To apply for assistance, fill out this form and a team member will be in touch.
Shenandoah Valley Social Services
Serves: Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro
Services:
Energy Assistance
- Crisis Assistance – Applies to Heating Emergencies
- Fuel Assistance – Offsets Heating Fuel Costs
- Cooling Assistance – Applies to Cooling Utility Bills & Equipment
Apply:
In-person:
68 Dick Huff Lane (P.O. Box 7) Verona, VA
1200 Shenandoah Ave Waynesboro, VA 22980
Online: Common Help Form
Phone:
Verona: 540-245-5800
Waynesboro: 540-942-6646
Staunton-Augusta Church Relief Association (SACRA)
Serves: Staunton and Augusta County
Provides financial assistance for costs associated with housing and home maintenance.
Note: SACRA does not include funding for hotels/motels
Located: 205 N. Augusta Street, Staunton
Phone: 540-886-3957
Please leave a message and a volunteer will return your call.
Waynesboro Salvation Army
Serves: Waynesboro; East Augusta County
Provides financial utility assistance.
Note: Call the office to schedule an appointment.
Location: 900 B Street, Waynesboro VA
Phone: 540-943-7591 Ext 102
