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New Hope Food Pantry asks Danville commission for $5,000 operating grant
Summary
Victoria Timberlake told commissioners the volunteer-run New Hope Food Pantry serves Boil County residents and requested a $5,000 grant to cover operating food purchases and modest costs. She said all other funds go to food and that demand includes roughly 30 new families per month.
Victoria Timberlake of New Hope Food Pantry told the Danville City Commission on March 24 that the group is entirely volunteer-run and that nearly every dollar the organization receives is spent on purchasing food. The pantry serves residents of Boil County and requires proof of county residency and household size; clients may shop once per month and choose items in a grocery‑store‑style model rather than receiving prepacked boxes.
Timberlake said the pantry has operated “the same thing for the last … 15 years,” and that two churches cover four recurring bills while all other donations go to food purchases. Commissioners asked about a new facility; Timberlake said the organization bought land but has repeatedly “hit brick walls” on development and has tabled construction for now. She estimated an anticipated cost for a new facility at about $175,000, “all inclusive.”
Board members asked whether demand is rising; Timberlake said the pantry sees roughly 30 new families each month and that much of the change reflects household dynamics—more people living together or families moving between nearby counties—rather than a simple drop or spike in need.
When asked how much the pantry requested from the city, Timberlake confirmed the amount on her written request was $5,000. Commissioners thanked the pantry for its long‑running service and indicated they would consider the request as part of the budget process.
The commission took no formal vote on the request during the presentation; the item will move through the regular budget review and community agency funding discussions scheduled during the FY27 budget cycle.
