Mountaineer Food Bank takes over 748 Virginia Street West
Charleston
Summary
The old Save-A-Lot bought with federal pandemic money will finally be put to use: Mountaineer Food Bank is taking ownership and turning it into a volunteer and distribution hub, its first physical Charleston location.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Preserves the original ARPA investment; the food bank assumes the remaining obligations.
West Side residents, food-insecure families statewide, and volunteers who get a new local hub.
Neighbors worried about traffic, trash and unfulfilled promises from incoming organizations.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Food bank to open volunteer center in former Charleston grocery store
Food bank to open volunteer center in former Charleston grocery store West Virginia Watch
Former grocery store on Charleston's West Side to be transferred to Mountaineer Food Bank
Former grocery store on Charleston's West Side to be transferred to Mountaineer Food Bank WCHS
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
The food bank takes over the old Save A Lot building at 748 Virginia Street West for a volunteer headquarters and possible distribution center. Two councilmembers voted no, saying West Side residents get organizations whose plans change after the fact.
Finance - Oct 5, 2026
The old Save-A-Lot bought with federal pandemic money will finally be put to use: Mountaineer Food Bank is taking ownership and turning it into a volunteer and distribution hub, its first physical Charleston location.
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