Community Resources

Resource Type

Manna Meal (St. John's Episcopal Church)

Serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, 365 days a year, supported by a large kitchen garden.

Medicaid and CHIP Low or No Cost Healthcare

Medicaid provides medical care for adults and CHIP provides medical care for children who otherwise may not be able to afford care.

Medicare Premium Assistance Programs

Medicaid coverage which pays Medicare Part A and/or Part B premiums and Medicare co-pays and deductibles.

Mountain Mission Thrift Stores

Mountain Mission operates a thrift store on Charleston's West Side as well as one in North Charleston.

Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center

Provides a temporary shelter and access to affordable permanent housing, helps each resident develop the life and job skills needed to live.

Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Charleston Childcare and Learning Center, WV Birth to Three, WV Career Transition Services, and other programs.

School Clothing Allowance

Clothing appropriate for school such as, pants, shirts, skirts, dresses, shoes, coats underwear and other basic clothing may be purchased. Includes School Clothing Vendors list of retailers participating in the program. Vendor Packet includes program guidelines and information.

SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

SNAP provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Formerly known as the food stamp program.

Social Security Administration

The West Virginia SSA handles several federal programs such as retirement, SSI, Medicare and disability benefits.

SSI-Related Medicare for Long-Term Care

This is Medicaid coverage which pays for care for aged, blind or disabled persons in a nursing home.

Union Mission Thrift Store

The thrift store at Union Mission Ministries provides a valuable resource to the community. Shoppers can find used furniture, clothing, etc.

United Way 2-1-1

Find local information about food, shelter, emergency and disaster relief, employment and education opportunities, veteran services, health.

Women's Health Center of West Virginia

Non-profit health center providing the full range of women's reproductive health services and gynecological care

Workforce WV

Unemployment compensation, job seeker services, veterans' services, and dislocated workers' services.

WV Home Educators Association

A local nonprofit organization providing homeschooling support to families. Toll-free information line - 1-800-736-9843.

WV WIC

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), as well as breastfeeding support.

WV Works Cash Assistance and Work Training

Eligible participants may receive educational programs including vocational training, college, and job skills related to employment.

YMCA Past & Present

YWCA Past & Present Gently Used Clothing Shop features a unique variety of gently used men's, women's, and children's clothing, accessories.