Working to eliminate hunger in Franklin County since 2006.

Our Story.

Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County began with Joanne Patterson responding to a strong urging from the Lord to make a difference in the lives of those in challenging circumstances. The mission was founded on the vision of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or handicap, have access to at least one hot meal every day. Our goal is to provide a free meal, additional take-home food items and access to local information and assistance resources to individuals struggling to meet their basic needs.

Our Mission.

  • To reach out to those in need.

  • To provide food to those who are unable to obtain such provisions for themselves.

  • To refer persons in need to additional resources in the community.

  • To spread and share the knowledge of Jesus Christ and God’s love for all people.

Our Services.

  • Lunch is served from 11:30 AM to 12:45 AM every day.

  • Limited take-home items from our small pantry.

  • Local assistance and information area.

  • Daily prayer.

Our 2024 impact.

Meals served.

16,536

Individuals served.

294

Our Board of Directors.

Carrying forth Joanne Patterson’s vision to ensure every person in our community has access to at least one meal every day.

Staci Talley, President
Kiana Phifer, Vice President
Peggy Scott, Secretary/Treasurer

Gail Law
Christina Defibaugh
Rodney Blake
Rick Carroll
Joanne Patterson, Advisor
Greg Weinschreider, Advisor
George Carlson, Sr., Advisor

Our Collaborators and Partners.

Feeding Southwest Virginia
Pick-Up Partners

  • Walmart

  • Food Lion

  • Krogers

  • Little Caesars

  • Sheetz!

  • Dollar General

Other Partnerships

  • SleepSafe Beds

  • Smith Mountain Lake Lions Club

  • Franklin Heights, garden

  • CrossPointe, garden

  • McDonalds, Rocky Mount

  • National Wild Turkey Federation

  • Hunters for the Hungry

Community Resource Partnerships

  • Carilion Outreach

  • Department of Social Services

  • Veterans Administration

  • Tri-Area Health Community Health

Our Team.

Sue Plaisance, Manager
Annette Thomas, Assistant Manager
Peggy Scott, Back Office

Contact office@steppingstonemission.org or call 540.482.0775