Giles County Christian Service Mission, Inc

For I was hungry and you gave me food,

I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,

I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

-Matthew 25:35

The Giles County Christian Service Mission, Inc. is a non-profit, inter-denominational outreach ministry that has served the residents of Giles County since 1965.  Our mission is to serve, in the name of our Lord, individuals and families of Giles County, Virginia who need life’s basic necessities.

I was recently laid off and have had trouble paying my bills. The Mission helped me, and for this I’d like to say ‘thank you.'  —a Mission client

In 2024, in conjunction with our community partners, 

the Giles County Christian Service Mission provided:

$40,000

 in cash was raised and thousands of dollars in emergency, cleaning, personal hygiene, and household supplies were distributed to Giles families affected by Hurricane Helene.

$63,000 

in Shelter/Utilities/Rent/Food Assistance

$118,000 

in groceries and nutritional assistance to 694 individuals representing 331 households

$36,000

in clothing, household items, and other needs

823 Senior Food Boxes/$29,000 value

Gifts for over 200 Children & Adolescents

Partnered with Giles County Public Schools to provide supplies for the Care Closets at Giles & Narrows High Schools and reimbursed teachers and staff for expenses incurred in providing clothing, shoes, school supplies, band instrument repairs, field trips, and driver's education for students in need.

The 512 Food PantryIn the spring of 2021, the Mission purchased and renovated an adjacent property, allowing for the creation the 512 Food Pantry.  This new space greatly expanded the Mission’s efforts to eliminate food-insecurity in Giles County.  This new space also allowed the Mission to transition into a client-choice model of food distribution.  

Having the opportunity to choose one's own food offers those seeking help a sense of dignity and control, limits waste (since they tend not to take food they won’t use) and allows them to tailor the assistance they receive to be the best possible fit for their own unique situation.  A large, walk-in freezer as well as additional refrigeration units have enhanced the Mission's efforts to offer healthier food items in partnership with Carilion Clinic's Community Health& Outreach at Carilion Giles Community Hospital.

Stephanie Spencer with Carilion Clinic's Community Health & Outreach offers monthly opportunities at the Mission to improve the health of the community.Our Thrift Store offers a wide variety of clothing, household items, and  furniture for sale to the general public.  We are open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sales from our Thrift store, grants, and gifts from generous individuals, churches, businesses, and service organizations provide funding for the Mission.

When you shop at the Thrift Store, all sales cycle directly back into the Mission for service and outreach to the Giles community.  Everyone can help by donating clothing or household items, shopping in our store, or by sharing your time as a volunteer.

The Mission does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.