Melanie
@macsmail.bsky.social
Highly caffeinated, vaccinated, obsessive list maker, Virginian, Episcopalian, lover of books, lattes, and having four seasons. 🌈 ally, #BLM, 🇺🇦 she/her
I’m glad the cold weather held off long enough to ripen the last of the lemons for this year!
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I’m glad the cold weather held off long enough to ripen the last of the lemons for this year!
Cville peeps - The Wienermobile is currently in the parking lot at the Rio Kroger.
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Cville peeps - The Wienermobile is currently in the parking lot at the Rio Kroger.
One of our many freeloading residents taking the day off for Election Day…
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
One of our many freeloading residents taking the day off for Election Day…
The alarms are going off. Active attacker alert at UVA
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The alarms are going off. Active attacker alert at UVA
This administration is so stupidly embarrassing.
October 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This administration is so stupidly embarrassing.
I gave into temptation because it is half price, sadly it is undrinkable. Not sure I have ever tossed a full cup of coffee but today is the day.
October 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I gave into temptation because it is half price, sadly it is undrinkable. Not sure I have ever tossed a full cup of coffee but today is the day.
![• Sun 1:30-3:30pm - Church of the Incarnation
• 1465 Incarnation Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
• Questions? Contact Marta
Daley: foodministry@incarnationparish.org
• Current State (8/8/25): Still open; can come weekly for non-perishables, vegetables; every other week they have rice, beans, meat, eggs, cooking oil. No need to pre-register, no income or other requirements.
• 3rd Wed/mo - St. Paul's Episcopal Church [link]
• 851 Owensville Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901
• Bags distributed first come first serve from 3:30-5:00 (434-979-6354)
• Current State (8/8/25): Open
• 1st Fri/mo 9:00-10:00am - Unitarian
Universalists (previously Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Church) [link]
o 717 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
• Current State (8/8/25): Sign in at the Summit House Parking Lot (703 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901) starting at 8:00 am. Operates on a first-come-first-serve basis
• Second and fourth Wednesday/mo 3:00-5:00 pm - Buck
Mountain Episcopal Church (link]
o 4133 Earlysville Road, Earlysville, Virginia
22936
• Current State (8/8/25): Open; Call 434-973-2054 for more information. Three-day emergency supply of food is provided. No documentation is necessary. Food pantry takes place in the Parish Hall. Drive through format.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pdb6jspzojxea327mfsh7cdp/bafkreiarudb646prwbepk4gaqciayp6fcsguv7a7ghm7nf22t7yb4m27by@jpeg)
![Church-Based Food Pantries
• Mon, Tues, & Wed 10:30am-12:30pm - Holy Comforter
Catholic Church [link]
• Church Address: 208 E Jefferson St.,
Charlottesville, VA 22902; (434) 295-7185
• Pickup Address: 215 3rd street northeast (right behind library) can call 434-293-8989
• Additional Soup Kitchen: Will distribute packed lunches on Thurs from noon to 1pm at 3rd Street
location
• Current state (8/8/25): still open; walk-up to 3rd st entrance, taking orders outside
• Mon, Wed, and Fri 10:30am-12pm - Church of our Saviour Episcopal (link]
• 1165 Rio Rd East, Charlottesville, VA
22901; (434) 973-6512. Food pantry located behind the church.
• Current state (8/8/25): Still open. No qualifications are necessary.
• Fri. 1-4pm - New Beginnings Christian
Community (link]
• 1130 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
• Current State (5/9/25): Still open, call 434-249-
5691 to arrange for pick-up of a bag of food
• They can do delivery but only for extreme emergencies or for those who cannot leave their house.
• Fresh food available! Ask no questions for ID or address. Can get 1-2 boxes per family.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pdb6jspzojxea327mfsh7cdp/bafkreihvi2eb4lnansmjgx2vlcjeolw3l3nrnz5vrprw5qrmpsfgbyyepq@jpeg)
![Loaves and Fishes: 7 days' supply, 2xmonth. [link]
• Phone: 434-996-7868
• Pick-up location: 2050 Lambs Road, Charlottesville, VA
22901
• 7 days of food each visit (at minimum 100 lbs. for a 4-person household and more for larger households)
• Food includes fresh eggs, milk, produce, and bread, frozen meats, and shelf-stable staples like mac-and-cheese, peanut butter, pasta, cereal, and canned soup, fruit, vegetables, and beans;
• People need to give the name and birthdate of everyone in the household as well as the total monthly household income. If they are new, we also ask for their address and phone number. They need to provide these details but do not need proof.
• Current state (8/8/25): Distribution on Wednesdays (2-4 p.m.), Thursdays (6:30-8:30 p.m.), and Saturdays (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), drive-through pick-up only. Everything is done in the parking lot (the lot opens one hour before the food pantry). Families can come twice a month or more if needed.
• Groceries by Appointment: Make a 15-minute appointment reservation online between 4:00 - 7:00 PM
on Tuesdays. Must schedule between 12:00 AM Wednesday - Monday 11:59 PM for the upcoming Tuesday.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pdb6jspzojxea327mfsh7cdp/bafkreig3wq2vxa3qcpdbphpfch2u3fk7foojzozcb25on2nnb3gjgum2aa@jpeg)
![EMERGENCY FOOD
Emergency Food Network: 3 days' supply, 1xmonth. [link]
• Phone: 434-979-9180
• Pick-up location: 900 Harris St
• Includes: canned tuna and chicken, canned fruits and vegetables, cereal, canned beans, soup, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese mix, bread, margarine, cheese, and milk. If you are diabetic, ask for a special diabetic bag.
• Baby food and formula if they have the supplies. Diapers are available.
• Certain special foods needed for medical reasons are provided on request. People with no kitchen may request special orders containing ready-to-eat foods and eating utensils.
• Current state (8/8/25): Call once per month between 9am and noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to request a 3 day supply, pick up between 1:30 and 3:30
that same day. Individuals with a social worker can request food more often than this. No delivery available.
• Individuals requesting food need to provide the last 4 digits of their social security number, number of people in their household, and address. You must live in Charlottesville or Albemarle county to use this service.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pdb6jspzojxea327mfsh7cdp/bafkreifb32prflwrgnatunslc7qmq2gq44zhuntmwof6idec37bspxbagu@jpeg)
There are many great resources listed in these google doc, thanks Liz!
I am sharing a few screenshots that highlight food resources.
I am sharing a few screenshots that highlight food resources.
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
There are many great resources listed in these google doc, thanks Liz!
I am sharing a few screenshots that highlight food resources.
I am sharing a few screenshots that highlight food resources.
Here are some screenshots from Cville Area Feeds with additional resources.
October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Here are some screenshots from Cville Area Feeds with additional resources.
Here is a screenshot of the food resources listed at that link.
October 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here is a screenshot of the food resources listed at that link.
@traviskoshko.bsky.social was right y’all, the pumpkin latte at Grit is pretty spectacular! If you enjoy a autumnal latte, you don’t want to miss this one!
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
@traviskoshko.bsky.social was right y’all, the pumpkin latte at Grit is pretty spectacular! If you enjoy a autumnal latte, you don’t want to miss this one!
Cville peeps, if you haven’t had a chance to vote yet now is a good time!! No lines, literally took 3 minutes!!
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Cville peeps, if you haven’t had a chance to vote yet now is a good time!! No lines, literally took 3 minutes!!
The moon looks cool right now…
October 14, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The moon looks cool right now…