Support the Phil Station

At VHCC, we believe everyone deserves a festive meal, especially during the holiday season. 

As part of our commitment to combat food insecurity among students, we are providing Holiday Meal Boxes. Currently, 120 student families at VHCC struggle to meet basic food needs. 

We call upon you, our caring community to make this season brighter for them.

Since opening, the Phil Station Food Depot has provided groceries, personal hygiene, and infant care items to hundreds of students. However, hunger on campus has continued to rise and is a problematic trend facing many of our students at VHCC and other colleges. In addition to lasting, long-term effects on a student’s health and well-being, food insecurity also impacts retention and timely degree or certification completion. Simply put, students cannot thrive if their basic needs are not being met.

Join us as we raise money to ensure all students have access to resources that support their success.

30% of community college students are the first in their families to attend college*
15% of community college students are single parents *
62% of all full-time community college students work*
32% of students in two-year colleges are sometimes unsure where their next meal is coming from. **

* source: American Association of community colleges
** source: Recent survey by #RealCollege

160 STUDENTS

Bristol (55 Students)
Smyth County (37 Students)
Washington County (45 Students)
Surrounding Areas (23 Students)