Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions
Churches working together to help our neighbors in need since 1976!
Today over 30 Mechanicsville churches plus businesses and individuals combine
their mission resources through MCEF. Most of the families that we help are referred to us through churches or
the Hanover Department of Social Services.
They live paycheck to paycheck, and have little or no savings. If they experience a medical emergency or have an accident or lose a job; they can't keep up with the rent, utility bills, living expenses, and medicines.
Monetary donations pay essential bills and help these families avoid utility cut-off or eviction.
Clothing, linens and non-perishable foods are collected by churches, organizations, individuals and businesses to help keep the MCEF closets and food pantry well-stocked.
MCEF also provides rides for senior adults through the Hanover Senior Rides Program.
Together, we can do more to help our neighbors in need and we see evidence of God's blessings
being magnified upon our community.
Our Services
One Stop Shop
We provide food, clothing, linens, food demonstrations and other helpful resources for families in need at our One Stop Shop located a 7235 Stonewall Parkway. The entrance is on the rear of the building next to the Hanover Adult Center.
Clients will need to provide proof of residence in Mechanicsville with 2 forms of identification, like a valid driver's license or state issued ID card and a current utility bill. Families may visit once per calendar month.
Normal Hours of Operation:
MON 9:30-11:00 a.m.
TUES 9:30-11:00 a.m.
THUR 9:30-11:00 a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.
1st & 3rd SUNDAYS from 2-3:30 p.m. for donations only.
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Financial Assistance
Are you struggling to pay your rent or utility bills? Call (804) 357-4093, listen closely to the recording then, speaking slowly and clearly, leave a detailed message that includes:
your name
your address
your phone number
the creditor's name
the account number
By listening to the recording and leaving the information, you are granting us permission to confirm the situation and act on your behalf. You will receive a call back as soon as possible.
MCEF cannot help with past due rent in a private rental situation or with mortage payments.
Requests for financial assistance via email will not be processed.
Hanover Senior Rides
Need a ride, but you can't drive? Our volunteer drivers use their personal vehicles to provide transportation to medical appointments, the bank and the store for senior adults who cannot drive themselves. Riders must be ambulatory, but may use a cane or a folding walker.
All of our drivers are qualified through background checks & safety training. MCEF provides liability insurance coverage and pays each driver 25 cents/mile.
If you wish to participate in this ministry as a rider, a driver or a ride coordinator, please call (804) 357-9360 or email DirSrRides @4MCEF.com for more information.
How Your Donations Have Helped in 2021
Thousands of volunteer hours and the generosity of churches, individuals, and local businesses make all the ministries of MCEF possible. We strive to be excellent stewards of all that is given to us.
$58,172
Direct financial assistance provided to 120 families
for rent and utilities.
233
Families recieved:
1,937 bags of food
795 bags of clothing
121 bags of linens
2,500
Pounds of food donated
to the Weekend Backpack
Program that serves
64 children in 6 schools.
1,166
Rides for senior adults to the
doctor, the bank and the store.