Currently, the FRN is involved in several county-wide projects focused on satisfying the needs of local community members. If you are interested in volunteering for one of our many projects, please visit our “Get Involved” page.
A special thanks to our funders an donors! Without you, our projects wouldn’t be possible.
Randolph County Commission – Department of Human Services
WV Encova Foundation – T.C. Energy – Walmart
Goodwill Give Back – Tygart Valley United Way
Snowshoe Foundation – Bernard McDonough Foundation
WV Partners in Prevention – Greenfield Cabinetry
The Baby Pantry: The Randolph County Baby Pantry is held on the second Friday of each month at the Phil Gainer Center in Elkins, WV. Diapers, wipes, and formula are provided to children and/or parents and guardians in need. Other items available at the pantry may include blankets, bottles, cribs/mattresses, clothing, and much more! During this time, guardians will be referred to other community resources that may benefit them and their child. We invite community agencies to partner with us to help bring even more face-to-face services to our families.
The Community Baby Shower: Funded by Partners in Prevention, the annual FRN Community Baby Shower is an opportunity for new and expecting mothers to gain access to Randolph County Resources such as WIC, Mountain Heart, Parents as Teachers, and much more! The Community Baby Shower is held once per year and all participants will given door prizes, as well as entered to win special giveaway items.
WVSU Healthy Grandfamilies: A newer program to Randolph County is dedicated to helping grandparents transition into legal guardians. Over 35,000 children in the state of WV are known to live in the primary custody of their grandparents. Run by FRN Board of Director member Schell Hopwood, this program helps provide support to local grandfamilies as they navigate through the difficulties of independently raising grandchildren.
Mobile Food Distributions: Sponsored by Mountaineer Food Bank, the Randolph County Family Resource Network sets up local mobile food distributions once every two months. Located at Camp Pioneer in Beverly, all community members are welcome to pick up food during the event. Most distributions are the fourth Thursday of the month at 10:00. (We offer these every other month) If you are interested in volunteering for the Mobile Food Distributions, please visit our volunteer page or contact the FRN at 304-636-4454. Groups are welcome!
National Kids Day: Celebrated in early August, National Kids Day is an event sponsored by the Randolph County FRN. Usually held at the Phil Gainer Center in Elkins, the annual kids day event is designed to give local families a safe, secure environment to celebrate time with their children. This event often includes activities such as bounce houses, face paintings, carnival games, arts and crafts, door prizes and much more.
Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs: An annual Spring event held at the Phil Gainer Community Center in Elkins is designed to promote outdoor recreation while educating youth on the dangers of drug use. Partnering with the Phil Gainer Community Center, Elkins Parks and Recreations, and local law enforcement, the FRN helps set up different activities rooted in experimental education that relate to the anti-drug message.
Goodwill Give Back Program: The RCFRN has been awarded family vouchers, via the Goodwill Give Back Program. Vouchers are to be given to families in need, and may be used to purchase clothing or household items at any Goodwill in North Central WV. If you or someone you know is in need of family vouchers, please contact the RCFRN.
Foster Backpack Program: The RCFRN works with the local Partners in Prevention team to offer a backpack service for Randolph County children who are involved in the Foster Care system through either foster care agencies or Child Protective Services. Agency workers may contact the FRN or Randolph/Tucker Child Advocacy Center to request backpacks when needed. Each backpack is designed to accommodate all ages and genders, even offering a large duffel-style for teens.
Holiday Toy Drive: Each December, the RCFRN teams up with the Snowshoe Foundation and Davis Trust Company to provide holiday items to local children. In 2024, we provided holiday gifts for over 80 children! This is part of the Dave Dekema Holiday Toy Drive through the Snowshoe Foundation.
If your organization would like to include the FRN in an upcoming project, please contact our director at 304-636-4454 or rcfrndirector@gmail.com
Randolph County Family Resource Network 