Needs From: United Way of Greater Charlottesville

Volunteer: Coordinate a Food Drive

Host a Food Drive for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank!

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives nourishing food from more than 1,100 food drives each year. Hosting a food drive is a fun and engaging way to fill the shelves with nutritious food to distribute to families experiencing hunger. Food drives are also a way to educate the public about the need in our community. We’re proud to partner with you and thank you. Questions or concerns? Please contact us at fooddrives@brafb.org.

Register your food drive at: Organize a Food or Fund Drive - The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Agency: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Host a Food Drive for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank!

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives nourishing food from more than 1,100 food drives each year. Hosting a food drive is a fun and engaging way to fill the shelves with nutritious food to distribute to families experiencing hunger. Food drives are also a way to educate the public about the need in our community. We’re proud to partner with you and thank you. Questions or concerns? Please contact us at fooddrives@brafb.org.

Register your food drive at: Organize a Food or Fund Drive - The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Agency: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22901

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Wish List

IMMEDIATE NEEDS :Snacks for the HouseBottled water (individual bottle cases)Paper TowelsParty and Family Size MealsIndividually Wrapped SnacksFresh or Frozen Chicken (Strips, Nuggets, Breast)Fresh or Frozen Meat (Beef, Turkey or Pork)Clamshell takeout containers – 8×8 and 5×5Single-serve Liquid Coffee Creamers50 count Chips variety packs for Love Sandwich LunchesLarge paper lunch bags – referred to as the 8 lb. sizeSingle serve Mayonnaise and Mustard packetsSnack & Sandwich Bags2 oz  Portioning cups and lids8 oz and 16 oz plastic containers and lidsAvery labels (laser jet) 5163Avery labels (laser jet) 596033 Gal. Hefty Trash BagsBulk Ranch DressingSam's Club Gift Cards

On-Going House Needs:

Gift Cards to Sam’s, Amazon, Food Lion, Wegman’s, Lowes, Wal-Mart, and local stores

If Online shopping is your thing, click here to send items directly to the House from Amazon:  Amazon Wish List

Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville

IMMEDIATE NEEDS :Snacks for the HouseBottled water (individual bottle cases)Paper TowelsParty and Family Size MealsIndividually Wrapped SnacksFresh or Frozen Chicken (Strips, Nuggets, Breast)Fresh or Frozen Meat (Beef, Turkey or Pork)Clamshell takeout containers – 8×8 and 5×5Single-serve Liquid Coffee Creamers50 count Chips variety packs for Love Sandwich LunchesLarge paper lunch bags – referred to as the 8 lb. sizeSingle serve Mayonnaise and Mustard packetsSnack & Sandwich Bags2 oz  Portioning cups and lids8 oz and 16 oz plastic containers and lidsAvery labels (laser jet) 5163Avery labels (laser jet) 596033 Gal. Hefty Trash BagsBulk Ranch DressingSam's Club Gift Cards

On-Going House Needs:

Gift Cards to Sam’s, Amazon, Food Lion, Wegman’s, Lowes, Wal-Mart, and local stores

If Online shopping is your thing, click here to send items directly to the House from Amazon:  Amazon Wish List

Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22903

Allow Groups: Yes


Inkind: Adopt the Ronald McDonald House for a Week!

In our Adopt the House Program, an individual, group, family or business commits to providing essentials for the House for one week -- perishable items like fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk and bread; cleaning supplies to keep the House bright, cheery and healthy; or basic toiletries, like soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste for families that need them. Sometimes people that adopt the House choose to purchase needed items themselves and sometimes they donate gift cards or cash for staff members to purchase the needed items.

Needs vary from week to week. One week we may need an extra gallon of milk. Another week, it might be supplies for dinner on a night we don’t have a meal scheduled. It all depends on the needs of the House and the number of families in the House at the time.

Every donation, large or small, helps families who are far from home and dealing with a sick or injured child.

Neighborhoods, work groups and families can join together for a good cause. This can be a one-time or recurring opportunity.

Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville

In our Adopt the House Program, an individual, group, family or business commits to providing essentials for the House for one week -- perishable items like fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk and bread; cleaning supplies to keep the House bright, cheery and healthy; or basic toiletries, like soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste for families that need them. Sometimes people that adopt the House choose to purchase needed items themselves and sometimes they donate gift cards or cash for staff members to purchase the needed items.

Needs vary from week to week. One week we may need an extra gallon of milk. Another week, it might be supplies for dinner on a night we don’t have a meal scheduled. It all depends on the needs of the House and the number of families in the House at the time.

Every donation, large or small, helps families who are far from home and dealing with a sick or injured child.

Neighborhoods, work groups and families can join together for a good cause. This can be a one-time or recurring opportunity.

Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22903

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Camp Holiday Trails Wish List

We are always in need of crafting supplies and basic first aid supplies, and our Outrageous & Odd Wish list has more ideas!

Please visit our wish list CHT Wish List

Camp Holiday Trails can pick up donations if needed.

Agency: Camp Holiday Trails

We are always in need of crafting supplies and basic first aid supplies, and our Outrageous & Odd Wish list has more ideas!

Please visit our wish list CHT Wish List

Camp Holiday Trails can pick up donations if needed.

Agency: Camp Holiday Trails

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22903

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: A Little Gardening Help!

The first Tuesday of every month, the Landscape Crew of RVCC's Building & Grounds Committee gathers for two hours beginning at 8:00 AM to tackle gardening & landscaping projects - generally some pruning, some weeding, or some thinning and transplanting.  We'll start you off with a cup of Trager Brothers' freshly-roasted coffee and hydrate you with fresh mountain water from our well!  It's outdoor work, so it's weather dependent, and suitable gear would include work gloves, hats, long pants, sun protection and some bug repellant.  It would also help if you could also bring gardening tools, including trowels, pruners, loppers, hedge trimmers, etc.  Thanks!

Agency: Rockfish Valley Community Center

The first Tuesday of every month, the Landscape Crew of RVCC's Building & Grounds Committee gathers for two hours beginning at 8:00 AM to tackle gardening & landscaping projects - generally some pruning, some weeding, or some thinning and transplanting.  We'll start you off with a cup of Trager Brothers' freshly-roasted coffee and hydrate you with fresh mountain water from our well!  It's outdoor work, so it's weather dependent, and suitable gear would include work gloves, hats, long pants, sun protection and some bug repellant.  It would also help if you could also bring gardening tools, including trowels, pruners, loppers, hedge trimmers, etc.  Thanks!

Agency: Rockfish Valley Community Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22920

Allow Groups: Yes