Program areas at Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program
The food distribution Program served over 411 families in 2022. Each family receives 1 bag each of staples, meat, fresh fruits and/or vegetables and bread and sweets. Large families receive additional food in relation to their family size. Each household may receive food once a month. Those unable to pick their food up have their food delivered to them by volunteer drivers.there were grants of $15,796 associated with this Program service.
90 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, FUEL, AND UTILITIES THROUGH THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. EXPENSES OF $34,361 WERE INCURRED, of which $22,138 was given to ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES FOR DISTRIBUTION. THERE WERE NO GRANTS OR REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM.
Gently used & new furniture (beds, dressers, tables, living room furniture, appliances, and more) were distributed to 216 households requesting assistance. COP also distributes dishes, cookware, and linens. Many are moving into homes for the first time and are victims of fire displacement or other circumstances.Approximately $28,330 was spent in 2022 to help 27 households with home repair projects such as handicap ramps, roof repairs, plumbing, heating, painting, and carpentry work. Isle of Wight County has an aging population and many homes need considerable work to continue to make them livable. THERE WERE NO GRANTS OR REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.