-Appomattox Young Life
Local Missions
Give Back Day
On the first Saturday of August, collected donations of various used items such as household goods,, furniture, toys/books, baby items, clothes/shoes, medical supplies, and more are given away for free. Community members are invited to come and take what they may need. There are no requirements, and it is open to the community. Monetary donations are accepted for those who would like to make donations to the Missions Committee's future projects.
Appomattox Relay for Life
We sponsored our church team Holy Walkamoiz. We held several fundraisers throughout the year such as a Spaghetti Dinner and homemade peanut butter eggs at Easter. Team Members gather together during the big event, honoring those who have beat cancer and remember loved ones we have lost.
Local Organizations
Memorial Methodist has been able to support several local organizations within the community by collecting donations or providing monetary support.
-Appomattox Fellowship of Christian Athletes
-Till the End of Time Animal Sanctuary
Established in 2021, Feeding Appomattox started by sending out hot meals to community members on Thanksgiving Day. This mission continues to grow, and so does the need for food support within the community. In July 2025, Feeding Appomattox expanded to be able to serve year-round by providing a food pantry.
Food Pantry
Currently, the pantry is open on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9-11 am. Emergency and
urgent care needs may reach out to organizer, Casey Vandegrift, to schedule an appointment.
Volunteer opportunities are available year-round. Donations of non-persiahble foods and
personal hygiene are collected year-round.
Thanksgiving Event
Food is donated and prepared by local restaurants, businesses, and community
members. Volunteers gather on Thanksgiving morning to help plate, bag, and deliver
meals. Together, volunteers gather in worship and prayer before each team hits the
road. Teams deliver meals and pray with the families.
Contact Casey Vandegrift at 434-610-6917 or feedingappomattox@gmail.com for more information regarding the food pantry, emergency food support, Thanksgiving meals, donations, or volunteer options.
Global
Stepping Forward Ministries
For many years our church has been working to support Stepping Forward Ministries in a variety of ways. Stepping Forward Ministries is a non-profit Evangelical mission agency founded in 2005 to share the Gospel with the children in Romania.
Serge
We support Serge Missions by raising money for missionaries who are connected within our church and live overseas. We love when they get to come visit back in the states and share updates. For more information, go to www.serge.org
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
We support Samaritan's Purse by filling shoeboxes with gifts for children. The boxes, which also contain a Christian message, are distributed around the world. For more information, go to www.samaritanspurse.org/occ. Also be on the lookout in October/November in the church newsletter and bulletins for collection days.
Natural Disaster Relief
Around the United States and overseas natural disaster hit when we least expect them. During these times, we reach out to those in need by collecting monetary donations or items in need to send may it be with the Red Cross, Gleaning for the World, or directly to a church that was affected.
Additional Information
Communion Rail Offering: On the First Sunday of even months (February, April, June, etc.) donation baskets are placed for monetary donations and announcements are made for which organization the donations will be sent.
Contact Us
We continue to support a wide variety of other local and global mission projects through the years our list is always growing. If you are interested in working with us or have an idea. Please reach out to Casey Vandegrift at slppro4you@gmail.com
