Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions
Churches working together to help our neighbors in need since 1976!
Today over 40 Mechanicsville churches plus businesses and individuals combine
their mission resources through MCEF. Most of the families that we help are referred to us through churches or
the Hanover Department of Social Services.
They live paycheck to paycheck, and have little or no savings. If they experience a medical emergency or have an accident or lose a job; they can't keep up with the rent, utility bills, living expenses, and medicines.
Monetary donations pay essential bills and help these families avoid utility cut-off or eviction.
Clothing, linens and non-perishable foods are collected by churches, organizations, individuals and businesses to help keep the MCEF closets and food pantry well-stocked.
MCEF also provides rides for senior adults through the Hanover Senior Rides Program.
Together, we can do more to help our neighbors in need and we see evidence of God's blessings
being magnified upon our community.
Financial Assistance
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Are you struggling to pay your rent or utility bills AND you have an eviction or a disconnection scheduled AND you live in Mechanicsville, VA (23111 or 23116) or Studley, VA (23162)?
MCEF might be able to help you!
Please follow these requirements:
1. You must live in Mechanicsville (23111 or 23116) or Studley (23162) and have an eviction, pay or quit, or utility disconnection pending. REQUESTS outside of our service area are not eligible and will not be processed.
2. MCEF cannot help with security deposits, future bills, hotel rooms, car payments, insurance, medical bills, phone bills, storage units, mortgage payments, or rent for privately-owned rental homes or rooms within them.
3. By submitting an email with the information requested below, you are granting MCEF permission to contact your creditor, confirm the situation, and to act on your behalf.
4. You should receive an email response within one business day. Please check your spam folder before submitting another email.
5. Financial assistance is provided once per client in 24 months.
6. Requests for financial assistance must be submitted by email to be processed.
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST Start a new email addressed to:
- Treasurer@4MCEF.com
- Put your name in the subject line. Highlight & copy the following list of required information.
- Paste it into the body of your email.
- Fill it out.
- Send the email.
- REQUIRED INFORMATION:
- Full name on the account
- Address in Mechanicsville, VA
- Zip code
- Phone number
- Creditor's Name
- Utility Account Number
- Eviction or Disconnection Date
- Amount Due
- You should receive a response within one business day. Check your spam folder before sending another request.
- Do not attach pictures or copies of bills or legal documents. It may flag your email as spam and prevent it from being received at MCEF.
One Stop Shop
We provide food, clothing, linens, food demonstrations and other helpful resources for families in need at our One Stop Shop located a 7235 Stonewall Parkway. The entrance is on the rear of the building next to the Hanover Adult Center.
Clients will need to provide proof of residence in Mechanicsville with 2 forms of identification, like a valid driver's license or state issued ID card and a current utility bill. Families may visit once per calendar month.
Normal Hours of Operation:
MON 9:30-11 a.m.
TUES 9:30-11 a.m.
THUR 9:30-11 a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.
1st & 3rd SUNDAYS from 2-3:30 p.m. for donations only.
Hanover Senior Rides
Need a ride, but you can't drive? Our volunteer drivers use their personal vehicles to provide transportation to medical appointments, the bank and the store for senior adults who cannot drive themselves. Riders must be ambulatory, but may use a cane or a folding walker.
All of our drivers are qualified through background checks & safety training. MCEF provides liability insurance coverage and pays each driver 50 cents/mile.
If you wish to participate in this ministry as a rider, a driver or a ride coordinator, please call (804) 357-9360 or email DirSrRides @4MCEF.com for more information.
There are many ways YOU can help us!
Make a Donation
MCEF is a 501c3 non-profit organization and we rely on donations of food, clothing, linens and your financial contributions to provide emergency relief and rides for our clients.
Donations of non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, diapers, new or gently used clothing & linens may be brought to the One Stop Shop on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month from 2-3:30 p.m.
Clothing must be clean with size labels, not torn or ripped, and current season. Please no formal wear or dry clean only items. Socks & underwear should be new. No household items, purses or shoes. Please do not leave any donations at the door or on the sidewalk when we are closed.
Financial contibutions are accepted electronically or via check. All donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable.
Be a Volunteer!
MCEF is proud to be a 100% volunteer-run organization. We have over 120 people who serve in the One Stop Shop, drive senior adults to & from appointments, and provide leadership to the organization. If you would like to help, download an application below!
For more information about Senior Rides, email DirSrRides@4MCEF.com or call (804) 357-9360.
Go Shopping at Kroger!
LInk your Kroger Plus Shopper Card at Kroger.com Community Rewards to MCEF #GD661. Your weekly grocery purchases earn MCEF a quarterly donation!
Thank you for your support at our anuual 9/11 Concert!
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How Your Donations Have Helped in 2023
Thousands of volunteer hours and the generosity of churches, individuals, and local businesses make all the ministries of MCEF possible. We strive to be excellent stewards of all that is given to us.
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Families recieved:
3,268 bags of food
1,062 bags of clothing
141 bags of linens
2,019
Rides for senior adults
to the doctor, the bank
and the store.
$87,378
Direct financial assistance provided to 180 families for rent and utilities.