OUR WORK


Missions Ministry

WE LOVE GOD. WE SERVE OTHERS.

Matthew 25:1-46 & Acts 1:8


WE LOVE GOD. WE SERVE OTHERS.


Work is the mission focus of our Federated Mission Organization efforts of serving the poor, the oppressed, imprisoned and neglected in our metropolitan area, state, nation and the world by advancing the cause of their liberation. 


– Matthew 25:1-46 & Acts 1:8


FOOD PANTRY – The Fifth Street Baptist Church Food Pantry is an on-going Ministry, providing non-perishable goods, by meeting emergency situations to persons living in the Highland Park community.  During this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, services have been extended to other communities in the Richmond area.  We are showing God’s love in a very practical way.


HEALTH GUILD – To provide the congregation and community with health services, information, and education.


THANKSGIVING BASKETS – To provide 100 Thanksgiving Community Baskets and 40 Fruit Baskets for our Sick and Shut-in members.


ANGEL TREE – Partners with the SALVATION ARMY to provide Christmas gifts for children and senior adults for families to place under their family Christmas tree.  Our Angel Tree donations help keep joy and hope alive for local families.



Email Us

Get Help 36Resources


Fifth Street Baptist Church Federated Mission Organization (FMO).  804-321-5115. missions@fifthstreetbaptist.org


Fifth Street Baptist Church Food Pantry. 804-321-5115.   


RVA Community Fridges.  rvacommunityfridges.com.  Locations and status: A mutual aid group combating food insecurity throughout and around Richmond, VA.


Find Help. findhelp.org- Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, clothing and other free or reduced-cost services.


Help 1 RVA.  help1rva.org.  Free or reduced cost services. 


Homeward RVA - homewardva.org.  Street Sheet: Richmond Regional Resources (Get Help).


ACTS. actsrva.org. Preventing homelessness by providing financial support and community resources to those in housing crisis.  Homeless connection line 804-972-0813.  Business 804-644-2401. 


MercyMallVA.org.  A faith based outreach ministry offering FREE clothing (all ages), housewares and more to individuals in crisis situations. 


Housing Opportunities Made Equal of VA.   HOMEofVA.org.  804-354-0641. 


Dial 2-1-1 or website 211.org. Free 24/7 service providing local resources help. 


Conexus For Children’s Vision. 

www.conexusvision.org.

Phone: 804-423-2020. Toll Free: 888-790-2020.


Cardinal Care:  coverva.org

Tel: 1-833-5CALLVA/TDD: 1-888-221-1590

A program for all Medicaid members. 

Veterans - va.gov/reach.  Need HELP!  Don’t Wait. Reach out. Find resources.


WHOA Behavioral Health.  whoarva.com.  Behavioral and mental health services for all ages. Here to help. 804-282-1863.


Suicide and  Crisis Hotline.  Call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741 (multiple languages available). If emergency, call 911.


Community College Program. VirginiaG3.com. Get skills. Get a job. Get  ahead. 


Employment Opportunities:  Contact Office of Community Wealth Building at 804-646-3108. Provides training resources and other information 


Leisure: Venture Richmond. venturerichmond.com. Provides information on communities, businesses and leisure events in RVA and beyond. 


COVID WATCH:  vdh.virginia.gov



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