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Rotary Club of Front Royal providing free Doc Smith food boxes and Coats for Kids

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The Rotary Club of Front Royal is partnering with the Department of Social Services to provide free Doc Smith food boxes and Coats for Kids. The Doc Smith Food Basket program has existed in Warren County/Front Royal since 1916. The Rotary Club of Front Royal has sponsored the food box program since 2003.

The deadline for applications is Monday, November 30. Applications can be dropped off at the following places:

  • Department of Social Services – 465 W 15th St (they have a drop box for contactless delivery)
  • Warren County Community Center – 538 Villa Ave – Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21
  • Drop box at First Baptist Church -14 W 1st Street (in doors facing 1st Avenue)
  • Call or email First Baptist Church – 540-635-2122 or fbaptistfr@comcast.net

Food boxes and coats can be picked up on Saturday, December 19, from 10:00am – Noon, at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Delivery is also available.

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