Apocalypse Helps
We’re a popup food bank supporting local restaurant workers in a time of need.
Hours & FAQs
Hours for pickup
The food bank will be open at Apocalypse Ale Work’s tap room 1257 Burnbridge Rd. starting Tuesday, April 7th, during the hours of 1-6pm, Tuesday-Sunday. Participants are asked to show their most recent pay stub to confirm eligibility. A variety of non-perishable items donated by Sysco and community members will be available.
Responsible sanitation and social distancing measures will be followed at all times.
FAQ
Who is eligible to receive donations?
Is this limited to restaurant workers in Forest?
What will be available?
How much can I take?
How long will the program last?
I'm not in the restaurant Industry, can I still help?
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Volunteer
Sign up for a shift to help prepare donations and greet guests as they visit the tap room.
Donate
Donations are graciously accepted. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at Apocalypse Ale Works and monetary donations are welcome. All donations will benefit restaurant workers directly.
Take what you need
Apocalypse Helps provides shelf-stable food to make this uncertain time a little more manageable for you and your family
Concept & Mission
This program was an idea born by several businesses in Harrisonburg, VA. Pale Fire Brewing Co, Digital Minerva, and Sysco Foods in Harrisonburg, VA saw their community in need and took action. Their goal was to help people in the restaurant industry with direct support by supplying food products, free of charge. We look to continue that goal here in the greater Lynchburg area.
The service industry has been decimated by the COVID-19 virus and our country’s need to close or restrict public gathering spaces. Hundreds of restaurant workers in Lynchburg and the surrounding area have been laid off with no idea of when they will be able to return to work. This means, for many, a total loss of income with little warning.
Apocalypse Ale Works has a large, airy tap room and beer garden which, like most restaurants, is presently limited to the public. We have put that space to work as a pickup location for food items generously donated by Sysco Foods. Anyone in the restaurant industry is welcome to stop by our space and pick up shelf stable food items for themselves and their families in this time of need.
Our partnership with Hill City Homebrew Club provides a structure through which donations can be made as well as logistical support and communication with the community. Digital Minerva has donated their services through the creation, hosting maintenance and ongoing updates of this website which provides up to date information to those in need.
Responsible sanitation and social distancing measures will be followed at all times.
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Recent News
Press Release
March 31, 2020 — Lynchburg, VA — Apocalypse Ale Works is teaming up with Sysco, Hill City Homebrew Club, and Digital Minerva for “Apocalypse Helps,” a food bank resource to support restaurant workers during the COVID-19 crisis. The food bank will be open at...
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