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 Mission

To help families & individuals: *handle financial emergencies *prevent homelessness *improve their quality of life *promote health & wellness *maintain their independence

Current Needs

Children's School Clothes - all sizes School Supplies Stews & Soups (not condensed) Boxed Potato Side Dishes Cereal Pasta Sauce CLOTHING: Need children's & infant's clothing, boy's jeans & shorts, school appropiate clothing including hoodies, and new socks & underwear in all sizes. Donations are accepted on 1st & 3rd Sundays from 2-3:30. DO NOT LEAVE ANY DONATIONS ON THE SIDEWALK OUTSIDE THE ONE STOP SHOP they will be placed in the dumpster. Last updated: 7/12/2022

Contact Us

Information: (804) 357-4093 Office@4MCEF.com Financial Assistance: (804) 357-4093 Note: Emails requesting Financial Assitance will not be processed. Senior Rides: (804) 357-9360 DirSrRides@4MCEF.com Mailing Address MCEF P. O. Box 604 Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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.
donation guidelines
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.

There are many ways YOU can help us!

Make a Donation
MCEF is a 501c3 non-profit organization and we rely on donations of food, clothing, linens and your financial contributions to provide emergency relief and rides for our clients. Donations of non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, diapers, new or gently used clothing & linens may be brought to the One Stop Shop on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. Clothing must be clean with size labels, not torn or ripped, and current season. Socks & underwear should be new. No household items, purses or shoes. Please do not leave any donations at the door or on the sidewalk when we are closed. Financial contibutions are accepted electronically or via check. All donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable.
Be a Volunteer!
MCEF is proud to be a 100% volunteer-run organization. We have over 120 people who serve in the One Stop Shop, drive senior adults to & from appointments, and provide leadership to the organization. If you would like to help download an application below!
Volunteer Application
Go Shopping at Kroger or on Smile.Amazon.com!
LInk your Kroger Plus Shopper Card at Kroger.com Community Rewards to MCEF #GD661. Your purchases earn MCEF a quarterly donation! Set up Smile.Amazon.com as your landing page for shopping on Amazon and select Mechancsville Churches Emergency Functions as your charity. All of your order history, lists and saved items will transfer over, but now when you make a purchase, MCEF gets a donation!
Thank you for your support!
Print a chicken salad chick flyer
Print a Tools 4 teachers flyer

Annual 9/11 Concert featuring the John Marshall High School Alumni Band!

Hosted by Walnut Grove Baptist Church 7046 Cold Harbor Rd Cost = $2 per person & 1 can or boxed food item THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We collected 5 big bins of food & $1,602 in donations at the 2021 Concert!
 Print a poster here!

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.

More Information

main brochure 02/22/2022
Senior Rides Brochure
Community resourses list
volunteer application
volunteer group application
MCEF Timeline
MCEF History
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