Year Founded
2017
EIN
85-0657924
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Rev. John Thompson-Director
Main Address
5225 Fort Ave.
Suite A
Lynchburg, VA 24502
United States
Red Truck Warehouse
805 5th Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
United States
What We Do
The Red Truck Ministry is a ministry of Jesus Christ that seeks to provide healthy food for those in need and provide the spiritual food of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This ministry will focus on areas that are identified as food deserts: high poverty; lack of transportation; lack of access to healthy foods. There are 8 areas in Lynchburg City, 2 in Amherst County, and 1 in Bedford County, that are designated as food deserts. Of the 34 food pantries in Lynchburg, only 4 operate with in one of the 8 food deserts. We hope to provide fresh fruits and vegetables, when in season. Canned fruits, vegetables, meat, canned tuna, baby food, peanut butter and other assorted canned goods.
Interesting Info
- Since it’s inception in April 2017, the Red Truck has reached over 24,000 people with over 5.5 million pounds of food.
- At this time, 99% of the money that goes to the Red Truck is used to purchase food.
- Over 60 volunteers give approximately 6,000 hours each year!
