The Goal: $100,000
We are seeking to raise $100,000 as a first milestone toward securing and preparing a permanent home for Community Storehouse.
$5,000
raised toward $100,000
A Message from Our Director
For 25 years, Community Storehouse has been the cornerstone of hunger relief and hope for Martinsville and Henry County. What began as a small food pantry has grown into a comprehensive network of programs providing more than 3 million meals through our client-choice grocery store, home deliveries, food rescue partnerships, and our Food for Kids weekend meal program.
This anniversary year, we celebrate not only how far we have come but where we are headed. Our next chapter is focused on stability, stewardship, and ensuring that Community Storehouse remains a lasting source of nourishment for generations to come.
The Vision
As we enter our 25th year, we are launching The Legacy Campaign: Feeding Tomorrow, Today to establish a permanent and sustainable home for Community Storehouse. Owning our facility will strengthen our financial foundation, reduce monthly operating costs, and protect our mission from the uncertainty of rent increases or relocations. This is about more than a building. It is about ensuring that every dollar entrusted to us goes further toward feeding neighbors, supporting families, and transforming lives.
The Opportunity
Community Storehouse currently operates all its programs under one roof. We have learned firsthand how much efficiency, collaboration, and community connection come from working together in one central location. However, leasing a large facility has created high ongoing expenses that strain resources needed for our mission. We are now pursuing the purchase of a property that will allow us to downsize and stabilize our operations while maintaining the same programs and services our community depends on.
- Eliminate rent costs
- Cut utility expenses through improved efficiency and right-sized space
- Redirect monthly savings toward food programs and direct services
- Invest in long-term stability and protect our mission for the next generation
How Funds Will Be Used
- Property acquisition and site preparation
- Necessary renovations and accessibility improvements
- Program equipment and infrastructure needs
- Campaign and transition expenses
Why Now
Our 25th anniversary marks a pivotal moment. We are stronger than ever in mission and reach, yet mindful of the need to strengthen our financial foundation for the future. By securing a permanent home, we will move from renting to owning, from instability to sustainability, and from reactive budgeting to proactive growth. This campaign is both a celebration of what our community has made possible and a commitment to keep serving with the same compassion, consistency, and care for decades to come.
Giving Level Recognition
Every gift, at every level, builds our forever home.
Founding Donors Circle
$25,000+
Naming opportunities and permanent recognition
Pillars of Hope
$10,000–$24,999
Recognition on campaign signage and dedication event invitation
Cornerstone Sponsors
$5,000–$9,999
Listing in publications and on our campaign webpage
Community Builders
$1,000–$4,999
Certificate of recognition and campaign updates
Friends of the Storehouse
Up to $999
Collective recognition and heartfelt thanks
Join the Legacy
As we celebrate 25 years of compassion, we invite you to help build the foundation for the next 25. Together, we can ensure that Community Storehouse remains a permanent beacon of hope, nourishment, and love for our neighbors in need.