Draft:Essential Church
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Essential Church is a church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.
History
[edit]Essential Church was founded in 2009.[1]
COVID-19 response
[edit]In March 2020, the church organized a drive-through toilet paper distribution event during shortages associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3]
The event was reported by local television stations and later covered by national media.[1]
Other activities
[edit]Local news outlets have reported on additional outreach activities by the church, including collecting donations for disaster relief efforts.[4]
In 2026, volunteers associated with the church created sleeping mats from recycled plastic bags for people experiencing homelessness.[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Aaron, Charlene (March 19, 2020). "'Be the Hands of Christ': You'll Love VA Beach Church's Creative COVID-19 Outreach". CBN News. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Church rolls out toilet paper for residents in response to store shortages". WTKR. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Local church helps wipe away anxiety in the search for toilet paper". WTKR. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Essential Church gathering donations to send to Hurricane Ida victims in Louisiana". WTKR. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Virginia Beach church turns plastic bags into sleeping mats for homeless people". WHRO. January 12, 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
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