CARES

CARES Administrative Office: 804-861-0865

Address: 120 E Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
  • Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

For all monetary donations, please contact the CARES Administration Office.

CARES Service Center: 804-861-6191

Address: 118 E Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803

Food Pantry: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Tuesday & Thursday

Clothes Closet: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Tuesday-By Appointment Only
  • Wednesday & Thursday: Walk-ins welcome

All items in the Service Center Clothing Closet are provided free of charge to community members in need. There are limits on quantities, please contact us for more information.

DONATIONS:

  • Monday and Friday (Donations Only): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Service Center Donations:

We gratefully accept gently used items that are clean and in good condition. All clothing, shoes, and coats should be free of stains, rips, holes, or discoloration. Please ensure clothing is neatly folded and securely bagged.

For the safety of our staff and the community, we are unable to distribute items that have been left outside, exposed to rain, or rummaged through. Any donations left outside the Service Center will be discarded. We kindly ask that all donations be delivered to the center during business hours to ensure proper handling.

If you are unable to donate during the designated times, please call to schedule an appointment. Calling ahead helps us prepare to receive your donations efficiently.

CARES Shelter (Temporarily Closed for Renovations)

Open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year

804-861-0849 (Please call 804-861-0865 while the Shelter is closed )

Shelter services are temporarily unavailable due to ongoing renovations.

Update: As of November 2024, the CARES Shelter is still undergoing renovations.