About the Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program (C.O.P.)

The Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program (C.O.P.) is a gathering of local churches working together to serve various community needs. C.O.P. is an all-volunteer non-profit group that provides free food, furniture, diapers, emergency assistance, dental assistance, and more to those in need living in our county. Our Mission Statement is: “To help the poor, needy, and sick of Isle of Wight County. Since 1991, the 100% volunteer organization has dedicated itself to an ever-increasing level of service to those who need us most.” Meeting the needs in our country is accomplished by generous donations and yearly fundraising events.

Volunteer at C.O.P.

C.O.P. is a volunteer organization. You can help by volunteering your time. Register online to for one of our many volunteer opportunities. Your time and assistance mean so much to those in need.

Donate to Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program

C.O.P meets many needs for families in Isle of Wight County and your donations make that possible. Read more about ways to give here. Your financial donations, diaper donations, food donations, and furniture donations are greatly needed. Those donations include all types of Furniture, Housewares, Diapers, Food, and Money. Specifics are listed below.

Financial Donations

Your Financial Donations are used for meeting all types of needs in Isle of Wight County to include providing food, utility bill assistance, dentistry assistance, and much more. You can now make monetary donations directly to C.O.P. here. Thank you for your support.

Food Donations

Your food donations do so much to help feed the hungry in our county. We are looking for both perishable and non-perishable items. Contact us at food@iowcop.net for assistance.

Non-Perishable items include: soups, canned meat, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, ravioli, etc.

Perishable donation guidelines: clean and fresh fruits and vegetables are accepted. Other perishable items must have nutrition information labels

Furniture & Houseware Donations

The Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program helps over 600 families a month. One of the many ways we help is by providing furniture, appliances, and household items. This is only possible through your generous donations. Have a furniture donation that is too big for you to bring in? We will come to you and pick it up! Contact us at furniture@iowcop.net or 757-356-9267 (select option 3) to arrange delivery.

Wanted: Working refrigerators, washers/dryers, electric stoves, dressers, furniture, mattresses (in good condition), kitchen items, linens, crock pots, toasters, sofas, kitchen/dining tables, chairs, area rugs, portable fans or heaters, lamps, and household items in good condition. Wanted: We are always looking for able bodied workers to help us move and pick up furniture. Sign up here to volunteer.

Not Accepted: king sized mattresses, t.v.’s, entertainment centers, large computer monitors, hospital beds, gas appliances

Diaper Donations at C.O.P.

baby wipes are always welcome too

Diapers of all sizes are always needed
Diaper sizes 5 and 6 are always needed the most
The least expensive place to purchase diapers seems to be Walmart
Adult diapers are also accepted
Diapers are given to those in need on Mondays from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

C.O.P. President’s Message

From the 2018 Annual Report: 2018 has come to an end, and the Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program (C.O.P.) has completed another successful year. However, none of the outreach opportunities provided by C.O.P. would be possible without the generous outpouring of volunteer hours and donation of items needed provided by our community! When Farm Fresh closed, the community was there; when food items were needed for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the community was there; the Angel Tree gifts for seniors were donated by the community; and many individuals, churches, and community organizations donated food, diapers, books, furniture, dishes and linens showing that COP is indeed “neighbors helping neighbors.” As you read this brochure, you will see the variety of programs in which C.O.P. is currently providing assistance to those needing our help in Isle of Wight County. Christian Outreach continues to be an all – volunteer organization. Approximately 200 volunteers assist at C.O.P. each year. Opportunities abound for those interested in helping. Come by and see us any time (M – W – F 9:00 am – 3:00 pm). To all who give of their time, talent and love in support of those needing assistance from COP, words cannot express my gratitude.