Shine – Emmaus Baptist Church

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SHINE Apr 9th 10 am - noon updated

SHINE Pantry for APRIL (pending updates)

New Items: Cereals of all types, tomato soup, strawberry yogurt, olives, pasta & veggie meal,

Dairy: milk (whole or almond vanilla, shelf stable), butter, eggs

Fresh: TBD

Breakfast: CEREAL for adults and kids, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, grits, corned beef hash, yogurt

Canned protein: chicken, tuna, SPAM

Frozen: TBD

Canned items: green beans, mixed vegetables, corn, creamed corn, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, diced potatoes, peas, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, mixed fruit, sliced mangos, sliced peaches, mandarin oranges

Soups: vegetable beef (Chunky), Progresso (mixed varieties), cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, ramen noodles, chicken broth, beef broth, cup of noodles, tomato

Grains/Pasta: brown or white rice, elbow pasta, spaghetti noodles, tuna skillet mix, lasagna skillet mix, scalloped potatoes, protein pasta

Spices/Condiments: garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, italian seasoning, ketchup, black pepper

Each family, based on household size, may select a specific number of items from each category for their SHINE Pantry shopping list, as supplies are available.

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Apr 9th Distribution

Here is what to expect in this month’s distribution,

as supplies last

(an equal opportunity provider)

SHINE

Serving Poquoson and Tabb area of York County,

zip codes 23662 and 23693

Laundry detergent

Paper towels

Cereal

Eggs

Breaded Fish (Whiting)

Frozen Pomegranate

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Mobile Pantry

USDA boxes

Meat: Fish nuggets

Eggs

Produces boxes

Produce totes: collards, kale, squash, zucchini

Fresh fruit: Mangos, grapefruit, oranges

Details updated Wed, as provided by Foodbank

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Poquoson and lower York County residents who are unable to participate in the morning distribution may preregister on a waitlist for later pick-up at 12:30 – 1 pm (only available, as supplies are available at noon) by calling the church office Mon – Wed 8 am – 2 pm the week of the distribution. NO CALLS ON DISTRIBUTION DAY.

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Deliveries (within Poquoson only) may be requested in advance for special circumstances such as medical or transportation and are subject to availability of volunteer drivers. NO CALLS ON DISTRIBUTION DAY.

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Any remaining items will be made available to those who did not attend that month’s mobile distribution, first come, first served, at the next available SHINE Pantry. On pantry day, these items may not be reserved in advance or picked up later.

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Contact Emmaus BC / SHINE at 757-868-9215 for additional information.

Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry - Emmaus Baptist Church

SHINE 2026 Calendar - 8 x 11

Shine and Poq Mobile Food Pantry 2026 Volunteer Teams

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What is SHINE?

SHINE at Emmaus joined with the Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry in February 2022 to provide cleaning products and hygiene items at the monthly food distributions held on the 2nd Thursday from 10 am until noon. Each month a group of items selected from laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, paper towels, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and similar products is distributed.

In July 2025, SHINE at Emmaus partnered with the City of Poquoson to staff the Pantry registration and the Senior’s CSFP registration. Donations from High Liner Foods to SHINE at Emmaus have augmented the recent distributions with delicious seafood products!

In September 2025, Emmaus BC became a Partner Agency with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, expanding beyond the monthly distribution to serve residents of Poquoson and York County in zip codes 23662 and 23693. Residents who are unable to participate in the morning distribution may preregister for pick-up in late afternoon, made based on the supplies available at noon. Limited deliveries may be requested within Poquoson.

Preregistration for the monthly distributions for residents of 23662 and 23693 can be requested by calling the church office, 757-868-9215. All pick-ups are first-come, first-served the day of the distribution, as supplies last.

Emmaus BC is a 501 (c) 3 with EIN 84-2840034.

Does Shine have an Amazon wishlist?

Yes, the Amazon Wishlist is updated for the upcoming distributions. All items will be delivered directly to Emmaus. Thank you for contributing!

Emmaus Baptist Church, Inc. is an affiliate of the Baptist General Association of Virginia and is, therefore, designated on the group roster as tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Service under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Who receives the Shine bags on distribution day?

Anyone who is registered with the Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry to receive their monthly food distribution will also receive a distribution from SHINE. The Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry operates under the criteria of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Eligibility is based on income and recipients may visit ONE mobile food pantry each month. For all locations and more information visit: Need Food? – Virginia Peninsula Foodbank (hrfoodbank.org)

New registrations are on site at the distribution.

The Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry serves residents of Poquoson and surrounding areas of lower York County.

How may I donate to help Shine?

Donate to Emmaus Baptist Church, either by check or through online giving (ebcmin.com/give) and designate as Shine. All donations are used to purchase items that support the Shine distribution.

Or, click on the Amazon Wishlist to purchase items needed this month and have them delivered directly to EBC!

Emmaus Baptist Church, Inc is a 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code with EIN 84-2840034.

Will I be expected to get out of my car?

No, the distribution for the Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry is a drive-thru and recipients do not exit their vehicles.

The first stop is registration, the next stops are the food distribution (2 stops), and the last stop is SHINE. Only registered recipients of the Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry’s monthly distribution may receive the SHINE package.

How may I get involved in helping with Shine?

Emmaus volunteers shop sales and purchase items for distribution, set up tables and tents on distribution day, volunteer for safety and security, pack totes for Shine or in the Pantry’s produce or meat areas, handle registration, and serve clients the day of the distribution. There are no advanced volunteer sign-ups and some positions have required training in food handling, civil rights and customer service. Volunteers arrive between 7:00 am and 8:45 am depending on the area of service. Contact the church office for information or follow Shine in the Emmaus Pastor Update.

Groups and individual donors may sponsor a particular item for a monthly distribution or contribute items to Shine by dropping items off at the church office. Tide laundry detergent is a favorite item in the distribution and the 85 oz and larger are always needed. Once 60 – 70 of a particular item are available at Shine, that item can be included in a monthly distribution.

Items purchased through Shine’s Amazon Wishlist are delivered directly.

Contact the church office 757-868-9215 or email emmaus@ebcmin.com.

How can I assist the Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry?

The Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry team has designated volunteer groups each month to assist with loading the food into the vehicles and accepts donations for supplementary food purchases such as hams and turkeys during the holidays. Want to donate towards the monthly distribution or assist in providing an extra food item? Call the church office at 757-868-9215 and EBC/Shine will forward your idea to the team!