The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia

05/28/2026

🍽️ Dine Out. Give Back. Change Lives. ❤️

Thank you, Cress Restaurant, for once again choosing to partner with the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia for Your Destination Dining Month! ❤️

From May 29 through July 3, enjoy a special $32 prix fixe menu at Cress — and $2 from every meal will be donated to help support our mission of feeding families, preventing homelessness, and serving neighbors in need right here in West Volusia.

“The more you dine, the more we give.”

Gather your friends, plan a date night, or treat yourself to an amazing meal that makes a difference in our community.

📍 Cress Restaurant
📅 May 29 – July 3
💲 $32 Prix Fixe Menu

05/26/2026

🗓️ Upcoming Community Events & Services (May 26 – May 28) 🗓️

We have a full week of health services, support groups, and community resources lined up at The Neighborhood Center! Take a look at the schedule below and join us for the services you need. All are welcome!

TUESDAY, MAY 26
Hispanic Health Initiatives * Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Under the Pavilion
Details: Offering free health screenings.

NA Meeting
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Under the Pavilion

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
Journey Church Donut & Sermon
Time: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Bridge Dining Room
Details: Come enjoy fellowship, donuts, and an uplifting message.

Joy Club Crafts Session
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bridge Dining Room

AA Meeting
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Bridge Dining Room

THURSDAY, MAY 28
Humana Medicare Table
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Under the Pavilion
Details: Stop by with your Medicare resource questions.

Home of Grace Testing Tent
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Tent in Parking Lot near GAP
Details: Offering free, confidential testing (HIV, Hep C, STDs).

Excellence/Advent Health Med Bus
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: On Campus Behind the Bridge
Details: Providing primary care medical services to anyone in need.

Recovery Group
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Bridge Dining Room

FRIDAY, MAY 29
Resume Class with Marilyn
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bridge Dining Room
Details: Get hands-on support with building or updating your resume!

📍 Where to find us: The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia campus.

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05/22/2026

The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia offices, including Administration, the Food Pantry, Housing, Prevention Services, and the Thrift Store, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday morning.

Please note: Prevention Services will resume on Wednesday due to the regularly scheduled Tuesday food drop operations.

As we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, their sacrifice reminds us of the importance of compassion, service, and caring for our neighbors in need. 💗

🙏Thank you for continuing to stand with us as we work together to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and prevent homelessness throughout West Volusia.

05/21/2026

💛 THANK YOU! 💛

Because of the incredible collaboration with our local DeLand Branch 2591 of the National Association of Letter Carriers, along with volunteers, donors, and staff, more than 15,000 pounds of shelf-stable food were received on Saturday to help stock our Food Choice Pantry!

Every can, box, and bag represents hope for families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity in our community. As the need for assistance continues to rise, your generosity helps ensure our pantry shelves remain filled for neighbors who need support the most.

From those who donated food, to the mail carriers and volunteers who collected, loaded, and sorted, to the staff who coordinated the effort—THANK YOU for coming together to make a real difference.

Together, we are feeding hope and strengthening our community. 🥫❤️

National Association of Letter Carriers

05/20/2026

Attention, neighbors!
Our Prevention Services and Choice Pantry will be closed:
• Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 as we are installing new doors to provide easier, more accessible entry for our community!
• Monday, May 25 for the holiday.
• Tuesday, May 26 join us for our regularly scheduled mobile food drop from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the back of the parking lot at 421 S. Palmetto Ave.

05/19/2026

We are incredibly grateful to share that the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia has been selected as a recipient of funding through the 2026–2028 Community Impact Grant cycle from United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. 💙

This funding will directly support our Stabilizing Households through Integrated Financial and Housing Transitions (SHIFT) Program, helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness move toward safety, stability, financial independence, and long-term success. Through the SHIFT Program, we are able to provide supportive services, case management, employment assistance, and pathways to permanent housing for some of our community’s most vulnerable neighbors.

We are thankful for the partnership of United Way, the Community Impact Cabinet, local donors, volunteers, and every organization working together to create lasting change across Volusia and Flagler counties.

Congratulations to all of the nonprofit partners selected this cycle! 🎉

💙 We’re excited to share that more than $700,000 has been awarded to 23 local nonprofits through the 2026–2028 Community Impact Grant cycle!

Made possible by local donors and guided by the Community Impact Cabinet, these grants will support programs focused on:
✨ Healthy Community
✨ Youth Opportunity
✨ Financial Security
✨ Community Resiliency

Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and nonprofit partners for helping create lasting impact across Volusia and Flagler counties. Congratulations to all recipients! 🎉

Learn more here: https://connectvfc.org/our-impact/grant-seekers/

05/18/2026

Join us for this week's community events and services:

TUESDAY 5/19
• Hispanic Health Initiatives will be screening for Diabetes, HBP, and other health related tests. They will be under the pavilion from 12pm-3pm.
• Community Legal Services will be in the Bridge from 1pm-4pm, Lisa can assist with any WVHA questions as well as SSD applications for card holders.
WEDNESDAY 5/20
• Journey Church will be hosting their donuts and sermon in the Bridge dining room from 9:15am-10:00am, all are welcome.
• FACE IT meeting will be held in the Conference room from 5:30pm-7:30pm, any probationers or recently released DOC individuals are welcome to attend.
THURSDAY 5/21
• Excellence/Advent Health Med Bus will be on campus from 12pm-4pm, welcome to anyone needing primary care services.
FRIDAY 5/22
• Food stamp application and interviews with Bibi will be held in the Bridge from 10am-1pm.
• Friday 5/22- Resume support class with Marilyn will be held in the Bridge dining room from 2pm-3pm.

05/15/2026

🔧 Join a Mission That Makes a Difference Every Day ❤️

The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and skilled Facilities Assistant to help care for the spaces where hope happens every day.

From maintaining shelters and housing facilities to helping create safe, welcoming environments for families and individuals in need, this role is about much more than maintenance — it’s about serving others with heart.

At the Neighborhood Center, we are “a place with a heart,” committed to feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, and preventing homelessness throughout our community.

We’re seeking someone who:
✔️ Has handyman and maintenance experience
✔️ Enjoys problem-solving and teamwork
✔️ Takes pride in caring for buildings and grounds
✔️ Values integrity, compassion, and service
✔️ Wants meaningful, rewarding work that truly impacts lives

✨ Generous benefits package includes:
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid holidays + your birthday off
• Paid time off
• Simple IRA with 3% match
• Employee thrift store discount
• Agency vehicles for work-related travel

If you or someone you know would be a great fit for our mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply and help us continue building hope in West Volusia. The full job description and application can be found on Indeed.
▶️ https://www.indeed.com/q-neighborhood-center-of-west-volusia-l-deland,-fl-jobs.html?vjk=f33c0d7e0e6dd46e

05/13/2026

We are absolutely overflowing with gratitude for the Victoria Gardens Women’s Club!🙏🏼

Today, these incredible women presented us with a $20,000 donation to support our new Tiny Home Community, helping local individuals and families transition out of homelessness. But they didn’t stop there—the ladies also rallied the entire Victoria Gardens community to collect five carloads of food for our new Choice Food Pantry! 🚗💨

In honor of their immense contributions to our cause, we're delighted to name one of our tiny homes after the Victoria Gardens Women's Club.🏘

Thank you all for being such dedicated champions for our neighbors in need. We couldn't do this without you!!

05/13/2026

We are applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through Volusia County to help sustain and strengthen our food pantry and food recovery program serving low-to-moderate income residents throughout Volusia County.

Over the past two years, we have seen a 16% increase in individuals and families seeking food assistance. In 2025 alone, our team distributed 363,226 meals and provided food assistance to 5,528 individuals, including 1,022 children. ❤️

This funding would help support essential pantry operations including food recovery transportation, refrigeration and utility support, pantry supplies, and operational costs associated with food distribution services to meet the rising need we are seeing in our community.

As part of the CDBG application process, we are seeking community input regarding this funding request. Questions or feedback can be sent to [email protected].

Thank you to our community, volunteers, donors, and partners who make this work possible every day.