The “B.U.I.L.D a Tree Project” is a collaboration of Lineage Architects and DASCOM Americas to benefit the Verona Community Food Pantry. "B.U.I.L.D" stands for Be United In Lighting Dreams.
With YOUR help we can provide essential food items for those in need!
VERONA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
MEET HUNTER FAUBER
Hunter Fauber began a food pantry 20 years ago in his garage at the request of officials from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank where he was a volunteer. (The Food Bank does not give food to individuals, only to organizations. Many people had been turned away because of this rule, so Hunter was asked to fill the void.)
Newly retired, Hunter felt led to find a way to give back to his community and agreed to begin a food pantry in his own home. Little did he know that he had just found his life’s work-- and his community had just found a life-line!
Soon Hunter’s church, Pleasant View Evangelical Lutheran, and his Ruritan club, Mount Sydney Ruritans, were supporting his effort. His garage began to fill up with food, clothes and the occasional appliance or piece of furniture. People showed up at his door looking for help at all hours of the day and night and were never turned away.
As word of this wonderful service spread and the demands on the pantry increased, it became obvious that more space was needed, and the Faubers needed their home back!
THE PANTRY
After much searching and praying for a location that was both accessible and affordable, space was offered in the Augusta County Social Services Building located at the Government Center in Verona, Virginia. The August County Board of Supervisors agreed to provide the rent and utilities with the space the pantry would use.
In 2006, the Verona Community Food Pantry became a separate entity from Pleasant View Lutheran Church. It became a 501c3 all volunteer nonprofit corporation supported by individuals, churches, local businesses, civic organizations and foundations.
The pantry is open 4 hours a day Monday through Thursday. As Executive Director, Hunter is still there long before opening at 8:00 am leading volunteers in greeting the clients, answering questions, doing paperwork, stocking shelves, and more.
Serving 6,000 to 7,000 people each month
VOLUNTEER. DONATE. VISIT.
Located at:
Augusta County Government Center
68 Dick Huff Lane
Verona, Virginia 24482
540.430.2844
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 187
Verona, Virginia 24482