Present at the Table

12/04/2025

11/15/2025

Awesome free activity for the kids! Join the Williamsburg Regional Library at the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 11/15/25.

🌟 Get ready for an unforgettable day with miniature farm animals 🐷✨ Join us at the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center on Saturday, November 15, from 11 am to 1 pm for a super fun petting zoo featuring adorable barnyard buddies! Plus, bring the whole family for exciting science activities and awesome crafts. All ages welcome.

11/14/2025

You need your medicine and we want to help.
You shouldn't have to choose between your medication and groceries or other living expenses.
Let Olde Towne help you afford your medications.

Our Medication Access Program can help patients who qualify afford prescriptions medicines.

Give us a call to see if you qualify for the Medication Access Program, 757.259.3258.

11/13/2025

11/06/2025

📣 Calling all WJCC PreK-5 families, check your emails for more info and your students' backpacks for a reading log!

We’re excited to invite all PreK–5 students to participate in our Read to Ride Challenge – a special reading program where students can earn a chance to win a new bicycle, thanks to the generosity of Walmart Distribution! 📚️🚲️

Reading Window: November 5 – November 21

Eligibility:

PreK–Grade 2: Read 15 minutes per day on at least 10 days

Grades 3–5: Read 20 minutes per day on at least 10 days

⭐️ Reading logs due to classroom teachers: November 21

More information will be provided via email.

11/06/2025

11/04/2025

The Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) uses the same EBT cards to the same beneficiaries as SNAP. Benefits are delivered weekly instead of monthly and are funded by Virginia's state budget surplus instead of federal funds. To learn more about VENA visit https://dss.virginia.gov/

11/03/2025

At Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, we’re committed to ensuring that every neighbor has access to the food they need.

If you or someone you know could use assistance, visit our website and click the “Need Food” button to find pantries and drive-thru distributions nearby. You can also call (757) 596-7188 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, for help connecting with resources.

Thank you to our incredible network of partner pantries for helping meet the need across our community. 💙

11/03/2025

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

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

If you go down to Shoofly for a treat today, you’re sure of a big surprise! Team talent on display in our window! 🎃 Happy Halloween! 🧡