Neighbors Helping Neighbors
of Amherst County
Procedures & Notifications
  • INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES

    Please review the following procedures for inclement weather to find out if our services are being provided on a particular date based on weather-related issues.

     

    The Food Warehouse has seen a mild winter to date with no closings due to inclement weather. However, with winter weather remaining a possibility, please be aware of our inclement weather policy:

  • Closure Reasons

    Snow Covered Roads

    Icy Road Conditions

    Electricity Out

    Flooding Affects Transportation

    Governor declares a weather emergency for people to stay off roads.

  • NOTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD STORE:

    A decision to open or close will be made prior to Saturday's Distribution Day - preferably Friday before 6:00 PM.

     

    All scheduled volunteers should check their email frequently throughout the day on Friday. Volunteers without email will be called. WSET First Notice will be notified of closing.

  • NHN phone message hotline: (434-226-0019)

    NHN phone message (434-226-0019) will be updated to inform callers of opening / closing decision. If weather occurs after Food Warehouse opens, then the decision to open or work with limited volunteers rests with the Warehouse Managers on duty

     

  • USDA NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

    USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

     

    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

     

    To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.