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.
As PCC prepares for our upcoming relocation, we are temporarily not accepting online applications until further notice.
If you are seeking financial assistance, please contact us at clients@pccse.org to determine eligibility.
Please Note: PCC does not provide assistance with deposits, first month's rent, or hotel/motel stays.
Thank you for your understanding during this transition.
If you have any additional questions you can contact us at:
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Financial Services: clients@pccse.org or 540-982-2911 Ext.102
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Financial Aid
Please be advised that financial assistance is currently unavailable.
Financial Aid will resume the week of November 17th. Online applications ONLY.
We are temporarily pausing all financial aid services. We understand this may cause concern and encourage you to check our website and social media regularly for updates.
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.
Walk-ins are welcome during our operating hours:
📅 Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Rear parking lot across from Dollar General Market
If you have any additional questions you can contact us at:
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Food Services: 540-982-2911 Ext.102
We are an equal opportunity provider.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Food Distribution
Food Distribution is limited supply at this time. Please see the following dates for pickup.
October
Wednesdays | 9am-12pm
8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
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