Food Insecurity

Hunger doesn't sleep. Our Food Pantry is the only pantry in the tri-state region open Monday-Friday, with emergency access on weekends. We do not limit visits, as we know access and availability are vital.
Christian Help receives monthly donations from Feeding America. As this donation is only meant to provide 10% of our inventory, Christian Help supplements the pantry on an as needed, rotating basis. Relying on community donations is simply not an option, as this area is devastated by extreme, generational poverty.
We also hold pop up markets throughout the year. In 2022, literally tons of fresh fruit and vegetables were distributed to our community.

Brick and Mortar

We operate a bright, clean, large building. Our free store is always bustling with activity. As all items are donated, on intake we ensure each piece is clean and neat. Stocking our store is a fulltime responsibility, maintained by our amazing staff and volunteers. Christian Help is committed to offering a welcoming environment, as all people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.
Inside the store, we have a separate room containing all manner of hygiene, incontinence, and baby products. Here you will also find quality kitchen appliances, dishes, and linens.
Next to our main facility, we have a separate building which houses furniture, appliances, building materials, etc.
Store hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm

Transportation Services

One of the major barriers to success in this region is lack of transportation. Christian Help's Transit Department is the only public transportation in Mingo County. Established in 1998, we have clocked over 4,500,000 miles in service to our community. Our team covers the majority of Mingo County and is free service for our residents.
Scheduling is easy, simply call 304.393.4251. We request 5 days advance notice, so we may best utilize our resources.
Did you know?
In 2022, Christian Help began a pilot program delivering food to our most vulnerable seniors. We have the organizational infrastructure and partnerships to combine our food and transit programs. As Mingo County is a food desert, access to quality foods is paramount for our elderly community. While participating in the national Senior Box Program, Christian Help supplements the 60 pounds of shelf stable items with fresh meat and vegetables.

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Emergency Financial Assistance

With the unwavering support of our donors, Christian Help has helped thousands of less fortunate friends and neighbors who faced financial emergencies.
There is no red tape, and funding is immediate. Most of our requests are for neighbors facing utility disconnects or terminations. In addition, we help pay for funeral costs, car repair, medication, eyeglasses, dentures, propane and kerosene, relocation for domestic abuse, wrap around services associated with addiction recovery, and various costs associated with domestic animals.
Did you know?
Christian Help has provided over 250 sets of complete dentures! We also advocated with the state of West Virginia, and effective January 1, 2021, a bill was passed to include a 1000.00 dental benefit for Medicaid recipients. A similar bill was passed in Kentucky, effective January 1, 2023.