What is SHINE?
Emmaus has joined with the Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry to provide cleaning products and hygiene items at the monthly food distributions. Each month a select group of items selected from laundry detergent, dish detergent, paper towels, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and similar products will be distributed.
Does Shine have an Amazon wishlist?
Yes, the Amazon Wishlist is updated for the upcoming distribution. 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.
What are the distribution dates?
Usually, the 4th Tuesday of each month unless there is a holiday.
The distribution times are officially 10 am – noon at 830 Poquoson Avenue, the Parks and Rec Building, however, often begins as early as 9:30, depending on set-up that day.
The schedule for 2023 is:
- January 24 (Note there are 5 Tuesdays in Jan)
- February 28
- March 28
- April 25
- May 23 (Note there are 5 Tuesdays in May)
- June 27
- July 25
- Aug 22 (Note there are 5 Tuesdays in August)
- Sept 26
- Oct 24
- Nov TBD
- Dec 19 (3rd Tuesday)
Who is eligible?
Anyone who is registered with the Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry to receive their monthly food distribution will be eligible for a distribution from SHINE. The Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry operates under the criteria of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Eligibility is based on income and if receiving other government services such as SNAP.
New registrations are done on the day of the distribution at the first stop in the drive-thru located at the blue canopy.
The Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry serves residents of Poquoson and surrounding areas of York County.
What products will be distributed?
Each month a different selection of several items will be provided in a Shine bag at a distribution table located just past the Food Bank distribution area. Items such as laundry detergent, dish detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, toothpaste, soap and other cleaning or hygiene items will be made available on a rotating basis.
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 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.
What is being collected this month?
Collecting now for upcoming months:
1) Laundry Detergent, especially Tide & All liquid, 92 oz
2) Paper towels (Bounty or similar)
3) Toilet tissue, individually wrapped rolls or 6 packs
4) Clorox disinfecting wipes
5) Kleenex tissue boxes
6) Dawn dishwashing detergent (small and medium sizes)
7) Kitchen trash bags (boxes of 20 – 40)
8) Hand soap dispensers
9) Bars of soap (Dove or similar)
10) Shampoo (all types)
11) Body wash
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 second stop is the food distribution, and the third stop is SHINE. Only 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, purchase and package items, set up tables and a tent on distribution day, move items from the church to the distribution site and work the day of the distribution.
Groups and individual donors may sponsor a particular item for a monthly distribution such as toothbrushes or shampoo, or may want to add a special item to create a kit for Men or Ladies or Seniors. Tide laundry detergent is a favorite item in the distribution and the 92 oz is always needed.
Contact the church office 757-868-9215 or email emmaus@ebcmin.com. Together let’s Be the Light!
How can I contact the Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry?
The Food Pantry does not have a website. However, if you leave your name and phone number with the Emmaus office, 757-868-9215, your message will be forwarded to their volunteer leaders.
The Poquoson Mobile Food Pantry 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. Other ideas for donations? Just call and they will be glad to talk to you.