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 West Virginia Resources During a Federal Government Shutdown

11/12/2025

​The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services has created a fact sheet with resources to provide assistance to residents during this time:
​West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services​
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WV 211​ has the most Up-To-Date information. Residents are asked to call 211 or text 898-211 before traveling to confirm a location is open and stocked. 

​​​If you have a friend or loved one who is worried about food access, there is help available. 

  • You don’t have to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. 
  • Help is available statewide: quietly, respectfully, and without judgement. 
  • Find a pantry or meal site by calling 211 or texting your zip code to 898-211. 

Resources: 

WV 211              
For: Citizens wanting the best up-to-date information on food distribution centers. 
Powered by the United Way network, West Virginia 211 is operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Residents can call 2-1-1 or text their ZIP code to 898-211 to connect with trained Community Resource Specialists. 
 
For: Resources in a certain country or area, includes more than Food Bank-supported pantries. 
WV FRNs partner with community members and public and private organizations to provide needed resources for their local areas. 
 
For: Find list of affiliated food pantries by Zip Code and latest schedule  
Facing Hunger Foodbank distributes emergency food through Partner Agencies and Programs including soup kitchens, neighborhood centers, family crisis centers, and homeless shelters for adults and children. 

For: Find list of affiliated food pantries by Zip Code and latest schedule the largest emergency food provider in the state of West Virginia serving families, children, seniors, veterans, and individuals at risk of hunger. 

Things to consider: 

​Food Banks: Large-scale non-profit organizations that receive and distribute food to food pantries. West Virginia has two food banks, Facing Hunger and Mountaineer Food Bank, both affiliates of Feeding America.

​Food Pantry: A distribution center where hungry families can receive food. Supplied with food from a food bank, pantries come in all shapes and sizes – but the most important thing is they are part of their community. Pantries run on volunteers and work hard to meet the needs of their neighbors.

Mobile Pantry: Pantries that bring food and groceries to a community, usually once or twice a month. These are often run by the food banks and include pre-packaged grocery boxes.  

Food: While “Food” seems like a simple term, it can mean groceries, a baggie of snacks, and even a hot meal. When searching for resources, make sure to look at what a group offers to see if it meets your needs! 

​POP-UP Sites: Temporary or one-time food distribution locations. Sometime used to mean mobile pantry, but more often used when an event is not pre-coordinated in advance. Used during emergencies.  

​For more information, email the West Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office at ariana.o.shuemake.mil@army.mil. ​

W.Va. Guard Announces Food Information for Nov. 7-9​ 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – At the direction of Governor Patrick Morrisey, the West Virginia National Guard continues supporting food banks, food pantries, and state agencies with logistics and distribution efforts to ensure vital assistance continues despite disruptions.

The WVNG ensured all pantry requests are met this weekend by coordinating with Facing Hunger and Mountaineer Food Bank, who have increased deliveries to maintain continuous support. The WVNG planned to deliver 28 pallets/56,000lbs of food today to 12 different locations but the food banks provided an additional 12 pallets for a total of 40 pallets and 80,000lbs.   

Community pantries that received the Governor's additional funds have begun shopping for additional needs to fill any gaps. This money is meant to go into local grocery and retail stores, bolstering local economy.  

With the ongoing federal government shutdown and uncertainty surrounding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, West Virginia 211 is serving as a lifeline for families facing food insecurity across the Mountain State. As the state’s most comprehensive and up-to-date resource database, West Virginia 211 is ensuring residents can access real, verified information on where to find help — including food pantries, meal sites, and other basic needs resources. 

Powered by the United Way network, West Virginia 211 is operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Residents can call 2-1-1 or text their ZIP code to 898-211 to connect with trained Community Resource Specialists.

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WVNG Announces Locations for November 1 and 2 

​CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard, in coordination with state and local partners, will support pop-up food distribution sites in five counties as part of the ongoing mission to support feeding our communities.  ​

Download Pop-Up Locations for November 2

​Be advised: This is an evolving list. WV 211 has the most Up-To-Date information. Residents are asked to call 211 or text 898-211 before traveling to confirm a location is open and stocked. 

​TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ​

​​November 2 Pop-Up WVNG-Supported Locations

COUNTY  

LOCATION 

ADDRESS 

ETA 

Summers  

Hinton FD 

188 Pleasant St, Hinton, WV 25951 

1:00 PM 

Pendleton 

Franklin VFD 

303 Mill Rd, Franklin, WV 26807 

1:00 PM 

Webster 

Webster Elementary  

318 River Dr, Webster Springs, WV 

1:30 PM 

Calhoun 

DoHS 

Industrial Park Dr, Grantsville, WV  

10:00 AM 

Pleasants  

Saint Mary’s High School 

2330 N Pleasants Hwy, St Marys, WV 

12:00 PM 

Roane 

Roane HS 

1 Raider Way 

11:00 AM 

Marshall 

Marshall County Fairground 

714 Myrtle Ave, Moundsville, WV  

2:00 PM 

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TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. UPDATED AS OF 11:35 BY WVNG PAO 

For more information, email the West Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office at ng.wv.wvarng.mbx.pao@army.mil. 

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia National Guard, in coordination with state and local partners, will assist food banks and food pantries across the state in distributing food to residents as part of ongoing mission to support feeding our communities. 

The following locations and times outline the food banks and pantries confirmed as of 5 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 31, that are scheduled to be open this weekend, Nov. 1-2, 2025:

​Be advised: This is an evolving list. WV 211 has the most Up-To-Date information. Residents are asked to call 211 or text 898-211 before traveling to confirm a location is open and stocked. 


WHO: West Virginia Media and Community Organizations 

WHAT: Food distribution locations for widest dissemination across all media platforms 

WHEN: November 1-2, 2025 

WHERE: Locations are listed in the links above.  

Opportunities for media to visit our service members in the field and scheduled interviews are available. Media requests outside of normal business hours can be sent to the WVNG PAO at ng.wv.wvamg.mbx.pao@army.mil. ​

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For more information, contact the West Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office at: (304) 561-6689 or email: ariana.o.shuemake.mil@army.mil 




Contact Information

West Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office at: (304) 561-6689 or email: ariana.o.shuemake.mil@army.mil