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About CCHASM
CCHASM provides food, financial assistance, and women's career clothing to support the emergency needs of the citizens of Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Petersburg , and Prince George, Virginia. CCHASM has been working collaboratively with government and community agencies since 1988.
Press Releases

Media Inquiries
For more information, contact:
Rev. Charles Sumpter
Interim Chief Executive Officer
T: (804) 796-3715
CCHASM Announces Departure of Esteemed Chief Executive Officer
November 4, 2023
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CCHASM Receives $40K Virginia Department of Health Office of Health Equity Grant
July 1, 2023
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CCHASM Named as a United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg 2023 Funded Agency
February 28, 2023
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CCHASM Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
December 23, 2022
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CCHASM Leads Regional Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
November 1, 2022 Downloadable Flyer
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CCHASM Partners with DoorDash to Close Regional Hunger Gap
September 13, 2022
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CCHASM To Distribute Nearly 4,000 Thanksgiving Meals
November 11, 2022, CBS6 Virginia This Morning
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Volunteers Needed for Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
November 10, 2022, Richmond Times Dispatch
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CCHASM Looking For Thanksgiving Meal Program Volunteers
November 9, 2022 NBC12 News at 5p, 6p, and 11p
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Getting Involved This Holiday Season In Chesterfield (Behind the Mic)
November 2, 2022 Chesterfield County Communications
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November 2, 2022 Chesterfield Observer
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Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Thanksgiving Update
December 15, 2021
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Chesterfield County Administrator Donates
November 22, 2021
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CCHASM featured on NBC12 News About Town Today
November 3, 2021 NBC12 News
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Putting food on the table: During the pandemic,
CCHASM finds renewed purpose providing
Thanksgiving Meals to those in need
November 3, 2021 Chesterfield Observer
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Nonprofit finds purpose delivering Thanksgiving
November 27, 2019
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As poverty expands nonprofits help keep people out of
December 19, 2018
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Thanksgiving made possible for thousands by CCHASM program​
November 24, 2013
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CCHASM preparing to feed families this Thanksgiving
October 23, 2013
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CCHASM helps thousands celebrate Thanksgiving
December 14, 2011
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CCHASM to distribute Thanksgiving meal packages
November 10, 2010
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CCHASM puts food on the table for Thanksgiving
November 11, 2009
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With nationwide medical food/baby formula shortages given recalls and supply chain issues, download the Medical Food/Baby Formula Resource List for options within our Central Virginia service area.

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Below are links to the CCHASM social media feeds where you will find more information about events, community gatherings, and much more! Be sure to like us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to learn how we help to serve those in need.
Media Toolkit
Here are two videos with one that demonstrate more about
our programs and services. The other video showcases
a time-lapse of our Thanksgiving Meal Program.
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Thanksgiving Meal Basket Time-Lapse Video