Outreach

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’

At Varina Church, we take seriously Jesus' command to love one another as he loved us. Therefore, we engage in a number of outreach activities to walk alongside our neighbors in need. We invite you to join us in these ministries!

Varina Food Pantry

Varina Episcopal Church hosts a community Food Pantry every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month beginning at 4 pm. The Food Pantry is a join effort between religious communities along the Route 5 Corridor and aims to provide nutritious and delicious food to those in need. If you would like to volunteer at the Food Pantry or if you are in need of assistance, contact the Church Office at 804-795-5340.

Fall 2026 Distribution Dates (4-6 pm):

August 17
September 8
September 21
October 5
October 19
November 2
November 16
December 7
December 21

Friends in Service Helping (FISH)

Eastern Henrico FISH Inc. (FISH) has served local residents encountering financial difficulties with emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance since 1972. The Mission of FISH is "to centralize the delivery of emergency services by providing financial assistance, food, clothing, information, and referral to residents of eastern Henrico County thereby reducing an immediate threat of homelessness." FISH operations are housed at the Village Presbyterian Church on Laburnum Avenue.

Varina Episcopal Church is a member of FISH and supports FISH by collecting items monthly to stock the food and clothes closets and by donating funds towards FISH's mission. If you would like to get involved with FISH, please reach out to Mrs. Suzanne Williams, Varina Church's FISH Board Member.

If you are in need of emergency assistance with rent, utilities, clothing, or other supplies, please reach out to FISH at (804) 257-7730.

Holy Hands and VCU Health

Holy Hands, our parish knitting and crocheting group, has partnered with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at VCU Health. We provide handmade baby blankets, incubator covers, and hats to families who have children in the NICU.

If you would like to get involved or learn more about this ministry, please reach out to Mrs. Morgan Natoli, our parish liaison to the VCU NICU.