MOUNDSVILLE – The Marshall County Family Resource Network, in partnership with EQT and Marshall County Schools, has announced the installation of a new Community Blessing Box at McNinch Elementary School.

The addition of the McNinch Elementary Blessing Box expands a growing network of community-supported food resources across Marshall County. Blessing Boxes are stocked with free, non-perishable food items that are available to anyone in need. The program operates on a simple principle: Take what you need, share what you can.

The new box was installed with the assistance of volunteers from EQT, whose continued support has helped strengthen community resources throughout Marshall County. The partnership between the Marshall County FRN, EQT, and Marshall County Schools reflect a shared commitment to ensuring local families have access to basic necessities and support when they need it most.

“Community partnerships like this make a real difference for local families,” said Kimberli Green, executive director of the Marshall County FRN. “By working together, we can help ensure that food and essential items are available in neighborhoods throughout Marshall County.”

The McNinch Elementary Blessing Box joins a network of existing locations throughout the county, including Cameron Elementary, Central Elementary, John Marshall High School, Sand Hill Elementary, Washington Lands Elementary, East End Park, Riverfront Park, Limestone EMS Building, and several other community sites. Community Blessing Box locations can be found on the FRN website: https://marshallcountyfrn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Blessing-Boxes-Flyer-3.pdf.

Community members are encouraged to support the program by donating new, non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, soups, snacks, and other shelf-stable products. Donations can be placed directly in any Blessing Box or dropped off at the Marshall County FRN office.

For more information about the Blessing Box program or how to get involved, contact the Marshall County FRN at 304-845-3300.