MZ to WV Ministry

06/02/2026

The MZ to WV Ministry will be asking for basic Back-to-School Supplies as well as personal care items and school lunch/snack items for our kids in Wharncliffe, WV. Clean drinking water is also a huge need right now, so bottled water is also a big need. We want to help our kids confidently approach the first day of school by helping them feel prepared by assisting them with their basic school needs. We are currently assisting about 269 families per month with their basic needs. You can purchase items from our Walmart and Amazon Wish lists to ship directly to our Blessing Barn, managed by Janet Gibson, in Wharncliffe, WV. These supplies will be distributed to our kids before the start of the school year. Any remaining supplies will be stored at the Blessing Barn and distributed as needed during the school year.

Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/registry/ER/014294be-3d0b-4057-a829-6a961028270c
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/30J3HHC5AWT3O?ref_=wl_share

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

05/18/2026

Blessing Boxes will be given out at Mountaineer Park on Tues 5/19
10 - 3

04/30/2026

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), has received federal approval to provide Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) for the 2026 summer period. This program assists eligible households in purchasing groceries during the summer months when school meals are unavailable.

The 2026 Summer EBT program will run from June 1, 2026, through August 20, 2026, and will provide a one-time grocery benefit. To receive benefits during the initial issuance, households should submit a completed application by May 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted through August 20, 2026, and will be processed within 15 business days after receipt.

Applications can be obtained at local DoHS county offices, through the Office of Constituent Services, or downloaded at bfa.wv.gov/summer-ebt. Applications will be available in paper format only and may be submitted in person, by mail, email, or fax.

Eligibility and Benefits:

Benefits will be issued as a one-time payment, either added to an existing SNAP or WV WORKS EBT card or provided on a new Mountain State EBT card.

Most eligible students will be automatically enrolled through the PATH system if they:

-Receive SNAP, WV WORKS, or qualifying Medicaid
-Are in foster care
-Are identified as homeless, migrant, or runaway
-Are enrolled in WV Head Start

These households do not need to apply and can expect to receive benefits beginning the week of May 25, 2026.

Households not automatically enrolled, including those with students attending Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools, must apply to determine eligibility.

Summer EBT Income Chart
Eligibility is based on household income:
(See Picture Below)

Families with questions or needing assistance with the application process may contact the DoHS Customer Service Center at 1-877-716-1212 or visit a local DoHS office for support.

04/30/2026

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The launch of a Summer EBT program for West Virginia students was announced by the West Virginia Department of Human Services. According to a press release, federal ap…