Williamsburg House of Mercy

The Williamsburg House of Mercy (WHOM) provides food, comfort, and hope to those in Greater Williamsburg through the core programs of Food Security, Outreach & Housing Stability, the Harbor Day Shelter, and the HOPE Pregnancy Center. In fiscal year 2025-2026, WHOM provided 591,758 pounds of food to 2,163 households, launched 24/7 food lockers, rescued nearly 92,000 pounds of food from local retailers, and served 13,360 hot meals. WHOM also served 280 Harbor Day Shelter guests, offered on-site clinical care to 102 patients via Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center and William & Mary’s Remote Area Medical (RAM) group, distributed 10,851 pounds of baby supplies, and assisted 86 families with eviction prevention and utility cutoffs.