Three friends in costume ham it up at a Halloween gathering in the house

Stronger together.

Get Involved

Donate. Volunteer. Partner. Bring something. Show up. However you do it, you make a difference.

Volunteer

Lend a hand

Tell us what you are into and when you are free. We will match you with something real.

Recovery groups are led by a Certified Peer Lead. Volunteers can support recovery and community events in other ways, and we will talk through what fits.

A hand-painted sign for Bella's Free Community Store on an easel
In loving memory of Bella.

Areas of interest (pick any)

Partner

Build something with us

Businesses, congregations, schools and nonprofits: sponsor a month of Kids Breakfast, underwrite water deliveries, stock Leah’s Free Food Bank & Pantry, host a drive at your business, or bring a program of your own to the house. Booking the house for your own event helps too, since a percentage of every booking goes back to Leah’s.

A volunteer helps a child get settled at the art table under the neon LIVE sign
Donate items

Donation guidelines. Simple on purpose.

Everything donated goes to Bella’s Free Community Store, Leah’s Free Food Bank & Pantry, the Blanket & Coat Program and the Flow Water Program.

Yes, please

  • Lightly used clothing that matches the season. Summer items in summer, winter items in winter.
  • Lightly used blankets and coats, September through February
  • Food donations, all year round
  • Bottled water and sealed jugs
  • New socks, new underwear, hygiene products, diapers

No, thank you

  • No bulk items
  • No holiday items
  • No furniture
  • No kitchen goods
  • Nothing worn out, broken or out of season

Drop-off times

Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, unless otherwise posted on social media, at 607 Madison Street. Please bring donations during these hours only, so someone is here to receive them. Items left outside the house at other times cannot be accepted.

A visitor holds up a blue and yellow jacket from the racks at Bella's Free Community Store
Bella's Free Community Store, 607 Madison St., Lynchburg, VA Leah's Free Food Bank

Safety information

Free Narcan available

Narcan is available through The Clarity House. Reach out or stop by and ask.

In an emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Mental health support

If you or someone you know needs immediate emotional support, call or text 988.

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