FISH's mission is to serve our neighbors in need in Williamsburg, James City County and York County, covering zipcodes:
- 23185
- 23188
- 23168
- 23089
- 23690
- 23691
- 23692
- 23693
- 23694
- 23696
Register with FISH
During your first visit to FISH, you will need to register by providing the receptionist with the following information for each member of your household:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Last four digits of Social Security Number
- Military service (yes/no)
No referral is needed.
FISH Client Guide
Food Assistance
You do not need an appointment.
Please bring ID.
Check in with the receptionist at the front door of 312 Second Street, and place your food order. Volunteers will pack your food order while you wait.
FISH offers 7 days of meals for each person in a household. FISH has worked with nutrition experts, and makes available nutritionally balanced meals for each client. Most food products are non-perishable, but FISH also provides sandwich bread, sliced cheese and eggs. We also offer meats and fresh vegetables when available.
Clothing and Housewares Assistance
Check in with the receptionist at the front door of 312 Second Street. No appointment is necessary.
You may select clothing and housewares at the same time you pick up your food order, or you may come back at your convenience.
A volunteer will assist ONE PERSON from your family in the Clothes Closet to select clothing that meets your family’s needs.
For safety reasons, please do not bring children.
How Often May I Come In?
- Food service is available no more frequently than every 30 days.
- Clothing is available no more frequently than every 120 days.
- Housewares are available every 12 months.
Where Else Can I Get Help?
- House of Mercy: https://williamsburghouseofmercy.org/ – 757–229–3700 – 10 Harrison Avenue
- Grove Christian Outreach Center: http://www.groveoutreach.com/index.html – 757–887–1100 – 8800 Pocahontas Trail
- United Way of the Virginia Peninsula – 757-229-2222
- James City County Housing Office - 757-259-5340
- Williamsburg Housing Office - 757-220-3477
- York County Housing Office - 757-890-3885
- Child Safety Seats: The Virginia Department of Health offers a free child safety seat or booster to eligible clients. To check eligibility, call 800-732-8333 or visit here
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