Serving Henrico County since 2002

LAMB's Basket helps to combat food insecurity by offering assistance to residents of Henrico County who are in need of food.

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Shout out to the new DASH IN on Staples Mill Road, as they presented charitable donation checks of $5000.00 As part of their Community Giving to The LAMBS Basket, Henrico County Division of Fire, SPARC - Youth Performing Arts and Keep Virginia Beautiful. It was Hot but a lot of fun! Even Nutsy, from the Richmond Flying Squirrels, was there! Thank you, DASH IN, and please support them as they have supported us!

About Us

LAMB's Basket

History

Prior to 2002, many Lakeside area churches had small food pantries.  When the pantry at Christ Lutheran church began receiving referrals from Henrico County Social Services in 1999, demand quickly exceeded space.  Pastor Eric Moehring coordinated an initiative among Lakeside area churches to form a larger food pantry in order to meet the growing need more efficiently. 

After two years of planning and a generous grant from Overbrook Presbyterian Church, LAMB’s Basket opened in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The name is an acronym for Lakeside Area Ministries Board.

Mission

LAMB's Basket fights food insecurity by providing food to Henrico County Residents in need of food assistance.  Clients can be referred by area churches and organizations such as Feedmore, Catholic Charities, and Henrico County Social Services. Also, walk-ins are welcome.

Hours of Operation

Client Hours

Food Distribution – Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

During inclement weather, if Henrico County schools are closed, the pantry will be closed. Closing may occur for other reasons (excessive heat or lack of volunteers) without notice. If in doubt, call the office where a recorded message will give details.

Stocking Hours

Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Deliveries are made during regular client or stocking hours or by arrangement with pantry staff.

Management

LAMB’s Basket operates under the supervision of a Board of Directors. Officers include president, 1st and 2nd vice presidents, secretary, and treasurer. Committees provide leadership for fundraising, publicity, staffing, and other functions. Daily management is provided by a Warehouse Coordinator.

Funding / Donations

LAMB’s Basket resources are used for only operational costs and food for clients. Monetary donations and grants come from various sources including churches, individuals and organizations. Food items are donated by Costco, Aldi’s, Panera Bread, Lidl, Publix & Kroger. Food is purchased at a reduced cost from Feedmore.

All contributions to LAMB’s Basket are tax deductible. Copies of IRS tax filings are available upon request.

Directions

LAMB's Basket

8419 Oakview Ave., Henrico, VA 23228

(804) 565-8007

lbfoodpantry@gmail.com

Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Volunteer Schedule 2024

Contact Us

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Community Church Partners 

All Saints Episcopal      Bethlehem Baptist

Bonnie Brae Church of Christ     Christ Evangelical Lutheran

Christ United Methodist     Church of the Epiphany-Episcopal

Emmanuel Episcopal         Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran

First Mennonite     Glen Allen Baptist

Good Shepherd United Methodist     Greenwood United Methodist

Hatcher Memorial Baptist     Lakeside United Methodist

Laurel Park United Methodist     Laurel Presbyterian

LifePoint     Monument Heights Baptist

Overbrook Presbyterian     River Road Presbyterian

Skipwith Baptist      Skipwith United Methodist

Staples Mill Road Baptist     St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal

Saint Martin’s Episcopal     St Peter Baptist

Trinity Lutheran     Tuckahoe Presbyterian

West Hunt Baptist     West Richmond Church of Brethren

Local Community

Corporate Partners

Thank you for the support of our local community partners.