Emergency Services
Emergency Services helps individuals and families in need by providing financial assistance for utilities, rent, mortgage, prescriptions, heating oil, and other life necessities.
A food pantry, provides no-cost groceries to prevent hunger among families facing difficult times.
Hours of Operation:
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Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Service Area:
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Southeast Roanoke, Northeast Roanoke, and Eastern Roanoke County & Vinton.
Apply for Financial Assistance 💡
If you need help with utility or rent assistance, we’re here to support you. To start the process, please fill out our online application form. This will help us gather the information we need to assist you as quickly as possible.
Please Note:
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There will be no applications the week of November 24th, due to the holiday. Applications will resume December 1st.
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ALL applications must be submitted online ONLY.
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A maximum of 10 applications will be approved during the initial week
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Any additional applications will be considered the following week if funding remains available.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, there are additional resources in Roanoke.
Resources for Assistance:
RAM House: (540) 981-1732
Salvation Army: (540) 343-5335
Central Intake: (540) 853-1322
Food Pantry Assistance
*IMPORTANT UPDATES*
Effective October 1, 2023, clients seeking PCC donated food will be required to provide a copy of their lease. Unsheltered/Homeless individuals are excluded from this policy.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Food Distribution
Food Distribution is limited supply at this time. Please see the following dates for pickup.
November
Wednesdays | 9am-12pm
5th, 12th, 19th, & Monday, Nov. 24th
December
Mondays & Wednesdays | 9am-12pm
NOTE: Changes can occur to schedule due to ongoing construction